Rehab Industries | November 2025 | Digital Newsletter
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Making the Most of the Employee Assistance Program |
At Rehab Medical, we strive to improve the lives of both our team members and their families. That’s why we’re proud to offer a confidential, no-cost Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Uprise Health. From mental health counseling and stress management tools to work-life resources and exclusive discounts, the EAP empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally.
Learn more about this rewarding program here! |
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| Be Ready for Open Enrollment: November 11–24 |
It’s time to review and select your benefits for 2026! Our annual Open Enrollment period will run from November 11 through November 24. During this time, you’ll have the opportunity to make selections or updates to your health, dental, vision, life, and short-term disability insurance coverage. To help you make informed decisions, HR will host several virtual Open Enrollment meetings: Your 2026 benefits details will be available through your Digital Benefits Guide, and all elections must be made in UKG.
Important: You must elect your benefits in UKG during Open Enrollment to ensure you have coverage in 2026. Make sure you’re ready to enroll! Sign up for an information session, enroll your elections in UKG by November 24, and be alert for announcements from HR. | |
| Get Ready for #RIAC26! |
The countdown to our Rehab Industries Annual Conference is underway! Register by November 7th at rehabindustries.com/conference. Make sure to check the website often, new announcements are coming soon!
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| See What We’re Celebrating! |
From graduations and marathons to new babies, weddings, and milestone anniversaries, our teams have been busy making memories! Check out the collection of employee celebrations and see the amazing things happening across Rehab Industries. You might even spot some fun surprises—like which Cork Medical employee is an ordained minister or which Rehab Medical member doubles as an athletic coach!
View the Celebrations Page and join us in congratulating your coworkers! And if you’ve got a new milestone to share, it’s never too late. Submit yours anytime through the Resource Hub.
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The Inspiration Board: Fuel for Growth, Strength, and Purpose | November’s featured quote:
“It only takes a split second to smile and forget, yet to someone that needed it, it can last a lifetime, "Steve Maraboli, from Life, the Truth, and Being Free."
Managers: Do you have a favorite inspirational quote that you’d like to see here? Please send it to the marketing department.
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Rehab Medical Named 2024 'Corporate Partner of the Year' by Servants at Work (SAWs) |
Rehab Medical has been honored as the 2024 Corporate Partner of the Year by Servants at Work (SAWs), the nonprofit organization that restores mobility freedom to individuals by building wheelchair ramps. This recognition honors Rehab Medical’s long-term commitment to improving lives through strategic community investment and its people-first culture.
Additionally, leaders from across Rehab Medical joined SAWs on Wednesday, October 15th, to assist with completing their 5,000th ramp build! Please thank these leaders for their compassion and service as they helped restore mobility freedom to a family of four, including a 6-year-old with autism and epilepsy. - Jarrad Rankin
- Ryan Weinrich
- Mark Herman
- Megan Howard
- Stephen Hofmeister
- Jennifer Landers
- Lexus Fauble
- Will Hudgins
- Jason Skinner
Read the heartwarming story here.
If you're interested in being part of the next ramp build, talk to your manager about volunteer opportunities. |
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Spooky Fun at Rehab Medical! |
Rehab Medical employees brought the spooky spirit to life this year with our annual Halloween costume contest! With so many standout participants, it was tough to choose, but only three winners could take home the pinnacle awards: The Most Creative Costume, the Overall Best Costume, and the Best Group Costume awards.
To kick things off, the Most Creative Costume award went to Amy Bridges, Cathy Davis, Stephanie Johnson, and Preethi Reddy Nomula of our Initial Billing team, who impressed everyone with their imaginative Tic-Tac approach. Logan Stowers took home the Overall Best Costume award for her standout look, which perfectly captured the Halloween spirit!
Finishing up our award recipients, we received the final award for Best Group Costume, which went to our HR team: Sarah Gegner, Jessi Harris, Bre Byrd, Elizabeth Baum, Lee Ann Robertson, Krista Chester, Mallory Russell, and Lindsay Urschel, for their extremely coordinated Wizard of Oz theme! Our Field offices also joined in the fun, dressing up as their favorite spooky characters! |
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| Understanding How Reverse Quality Supports CHAP Accreditation |
Rehab Medical’s Reverse Quality and Performance Improvement program plays a significant role in maintaining our CHAP accreditation, an essential credential for serving Medicare recipients. This article explores how Reverse Quality drives compliance, safety, and continuous improvement by identifying performance gaps, implementing corrective actions, and fostering a culture of accountability.
Learn more about your role in safeguarding our reputation, ensuring patient trust, and upholding our mission to improve lives through high-quality care. |
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Rehab Medical Celebrates 20 Years of Service Excellence |
As we continue celebrating our 20th anniversary, we're reflecting on a journey defined by purpose, innovation, and a deep commitment to improving lives. From our early days to our current position as a leader in complex rehab technology, we've remained grounded in our mission to put patients first, while also investing in the people and processes that make exceptional care possible.
Explore the story of our service excellence — and hear from employees how two decades of change have made us stronger. Read blog. |
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Strengthening Our Processes with the New Quality Assurance and Training Digital Database |
The Quality Assurance and Training digital database is meant to give employees secure access to all Rehab Medical organizational documents, including policies, procedures, training materials, work instructions, and departmental resources.
By consolidating these key materials into one central location, we can promote consistency, create more efficient processes, and strengthen our compliance standards. The database will also supply employees with the most up-to-date information so they can perform their responsibilities with greater accuracy and confidence.
If you haven’t already, please check out the new database on the SharePoint site here. Should you have any questions or need additional information, reach out to your respective Quality Assurance Trainers.
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|  | Cork Medical Promotes Brooke Secrist to Business Development Representative |
We’re thrilled to celebrate Brooke Secrist, who has been an incredible part of our team since November 2021! She began her journey with us as a Patient Care Representative and quickly earned a reputation for her dedication, professionalism, and drive. In March 2024, she took on a new challenge as a Business Development Representative, excelling and making a lasting impact.
Now, we’re excited to announce her next big step, transitioning to the direct sales side as our new Territory Sales Representative for Ohio! We have no doubt she’ll continue to thrive and bring her trademark energy and success to this new role. Congratulations, Brooke, we can’t wait to see all you’ll achieve! |
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Big Moves Are Ahead for Cork Medical! |
Change is in the air as Cork Medical’s Corporate office is preparing for an exciting renovation! Stay tuned for more information in the coming weeks as we tear down our walls and build our new home. |
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Team Spirit at Its Finest During Cork Medical’s Spirit Week |
What a week! Cork Spirit Week was all about showing our pride, having fun, and celebrating what makes our workplace so special, our amazing team! Throughout the week, we brought out our competitive sides with games like Elephant March, Ring Toss, Keepy Uppy, and Trivia. We fueled the fun with plenty of treats, popcorn, cookies, hot cocoa, and even pancakes!
Of course, no Spirit Week would be complete without a little flair. From Crazy Hair Day to Twinning Day to Hue Crew Day, everyone showed off their creativity and team spirit. It was a week full of laughter, snacks, and memories we won’t forget. Thanks to everyone who joined in and made Cork Spirit Week such a success! |
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Pumpkin Art Takes Center Stage at Cork Medical’s Carving Contest |
The pumpkins were nothing short of spectacular! Participants brought in their most imaginative and festive gourds to compete for the title of most creative pumpkin. Voting took place throughout the day, and when the final count was in, the winner was… Beth Hodge with her Anxiety Pumpkin from the Movie Inside Out! Incredible work and big thanks to everyone who shared their pumpkin masterpieces. |
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Battling for the Cork Medical Chili Cook-Off Crown |
Things heated up at lunchtime as the Chili Cook-Off delivered delicious competition. Homemade chili creations offered everything from cozy comfort to mouth-tingling spice. Attendees sampled, judged, and voted for their favorites, and after the last spoonful, the winner was… Elizabeth Noble with her chili named “Third Times a Charm!”
Thank you to everyone who embraced the Halloween spirit and made this such a fun and festive event. Until next year… stay spooky! | |
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Halloween Spooky Costume Showdown |
From colorful M&Ms to classic Minnie Mouse, and everything in between, our team really showed up in style! The creativity, humor, and Halloween spirit were on full display as judges made their way around to take it all in. The winner is… drumroll, please! Elizabeth Noble, with her jellyfish costume, congratulations on taking home the top spot! |
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The Season of Giving Begins with Cork Medical’s Thanksgiving Food Drive |
This season of giving, we’re proud to partner with Second Helpings to help provide food for individuals and families in need. From November 3–21, we’ll be collecting non-perishable food items to support our neighbors this Thanksgiving. All donations are appreciated, but high-priority items include:
- 10 canned goods (especially marinara and other tomato products, green beans, and black, kidney, and navy beans)
- White rice and brown rice
- Peanut butter and jelly
- Mayonnaise and mustard
- Canola oil
Every item makes a difference. Please drop off your donations by November 21 and help us spread warmth and nourishment throughout our community this holiday season. Together, we can make an impact! | |
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Forza Invests in Danville Community with Recent Brunswick Apartments Acquisition |
Forza Commercial Real Estate is excited to announce the acquisition of Brunswick Apartments, an 80-unit residential complex located in Danville, Illinois. To maintain property quality, Forza will immediately launch a series of renovations to enhance both appearance and functionality, including new roofs, siding, ADA-accessible sidewalks, parking lot repairs, and more! Learn more.
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