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Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of St. Petersburg now open in Florida
Today, Encompass Health, the nation's largest owner and operator of inpatient rehabilitation hospitals, announced the opening of its 25th location in the state of Florida: Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of St. Petersburg.
About this update from Encompass Health Corporation
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