Select Specialty Hospital - St. Louis North

07/24/2026

When Tom Franks returned to Select Specialty Hospital - San Diego, it wasn't because he needed care.
He came back to say thank you.

Tom spent more than four months in that hospital in 2025, relearning to breathe, eat, walk and talk following a health crisis. He still faced a road to recovery when he discharged. Tom and his wife, Kathy, wanted everyone who had touched their lives during that time to see something they don't often get to see: the outcome.

As Tom says in this video, patients leave, recover and move on with their lives, but care teams rarely get to witness the impact they've made.

07/21/2026

Pastor James Easley was one of five people shot during an attempted carjacking in March. Two of the victims died.

With wounds to his chest, face and arm, James spent two weeks at St. Mary's Medical Center receiving lifesaving treatment before transferring to Select Specialty Hospital - Palm Beach. There, he spent the next month relearning how to breathe, eat, walk and talk, drawing strength from his faith and the support of his family, congregation and care team.

One month later, James walked out of the hospital on his own two feet.

Today, James is doing well. He returned to Select Specialty Hospital to thank the team who helped him get back home.

07/16/2026

Stroke recovery is a journey, not a single moment. Our latest blog explains what stroke rehabilitation involves, who’s on the care team and how our clinical programs help patients regain independence one step at a time.

Read more and learn what to expect on the road to recovery: https://bit.ly/3TFbFbV

07/15/2026

Janell Langle hoped to be home for her anniversary. Instead, still recovering from respiratory failure, she and Johnny celebrated 61 years together, side by side, at Select Specialty Hospital - Omaha.

Lifelong Omahans, Janell and Johnny raised two daughters and now spoil three grandchildren. Janell has made remarkable strides in her recovery but wasn’t yet ready to go home when their anniversary arrived.

So the team at Select Specialty Hospital brought the celebration to them.

07/04/2026

As we recognize our nation’s 250th birthday, we wish you and your family a safe and happy Fourth of July.

06/30/2026

After a life-threatening brain injury, Terry Thompson found a path forward at Select Specialty Hospital – St. Louis North, where expert care and strong connections supported his recovery.

Read Terry's story: https://bit.ly/4xSR2c9

06/19/2026

Juneteenth is a celebration of liberation, a reflection of progress and a call to keep building a future rooted in equality.

06/16/2026

“Every interaction shapes the patient experience, making CNAs and patient care techs essential to healing, outcomes and the human connection at the bedside every day.” — Melissa Beers, senior vice president, clinical operations, specialty hospitals.

Our nursing assistants and patient care technicians spend the most time with our patients. They are essential eyes and ears, informing care team colleagues of any subtle changes in a patient’s mood or ability to accomplish a particular activity. This, in turn, helps to support recovery progress and outcomes.

06/11/2026

CNAs are at the heart of patient care and recovery.

Working alongside nursing and therapy teams, nursing assistants and patient care technicians play a vital role in supporting patients throughout their healing and recovery. They take vital signs, respond to call lights, observe and report on changes or progress and assist with patients’ personal care needs.

Above all, they encourage and guide patients with compassion, helping them stay motivated to achieve their recovery goals.

06/10/2026

After being resuscitated from a massive heart attack and spending weeks on a ventilator, Warren Leary III needed to relearn how to breathe, walk, talk and care for himself again. Once out of the ICU, he was in need of a continuum of care to support his recovery.

With his wife and sons by his side, he transferred to Select Specialty Hospital - Willingboro for extended hospital care and to liberate from the ventilator. For the next phase of his recovery, Warren went to Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation - Marlton where a physician-led team of therapists helped him regain strength and skills to get back to enjoying his life.

His immediate goal? To attend his son’s wedding and dance the night away.

Read how Warren regained his independence: https://bit.ly/4ujmFZb

06/04/2026

For six weeks, David Thigpen was without his “shadow,” the partner always by his side. His wife Debbie fell at their home, and what seemed minor was actually a life-threatening traumatic brain injury. David’s quick thinking saved her life. Through the continuum of care at Select Specialty Hospital - Gainesville and UF Health Rehabilitation , Debbie fought her way back, relearning to breathe, eat, talk and walk. Today, the Thigpens are side by side again and back to the life they love.

02/17/2026

We’re pleased to announce the DAISY regional award winners for our critical illness recovery hospitals and inpatient rehabilitation hospitals. Recognized by patients, colleagues and families for the extraordinary care they provide, these nurses are fully invested in their patients’ recoveries.

Critical Illness Recovery Hospitals DAISY Winners
Felicia Santana: Select Specialty Hospital - Cincinnati North
Joseph Sage: Select Specialty Hospital - Columbus South
Heather Hayford: Select Specialty Hospital - Erie
Heather Maraman: Select Specialty Hospital - Evansville
Kenneth Herman: Select Specialty Hospital - Flint
Beth Dedeaux: Select Specialty Hospital - Gulf Coast
Kevin Russell: Select Specialty Hospital - Knoxville
Courtney Golubinski: Select Specialty Hospital - Macomb
Tondralanique “Tondra” Jude: Regency Hospital - Porter
Teena Harker: Select Specialty Hospital - Town and Country

Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospitals DAISY Winners
Renee King: Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation - Saddle Brook
Dakota Pack: TriHealth Rehabilitation Hospital
Madeline “Maddie” Rice: Cleveland Clinic Rehabilitation Hospital - Beachwood
Shawna Sultzer: Cleveland Clinic Rehabilitation Hospital - Avon
Amanda Tepen: SSM Health Rehabilitation Hospital - Lake Saint Louis

Learn more about our DAISY Winners. Link in the comments.

DAISY Foundation

12/24/2025

The team at Select Specialty Hospital – Town and Country spread holiday cheer by collecting gifts for Our Little Haven. This is the hospital’s third year support the community-based organization, which provides early intervention services for kids and families. “It’s our way to bring joy to a child’s life during a very chaotic time,” Town and Country CEO Jeff Halbert said.

12/04/2025

We’re pleased to announce the DAISY regional award winners for the third quarter of 2025 for our critical illness recovery hospitals and inpatient rehabilitation hospitals. Recognized by patients, colleagues and families for the extraordinary care they provide, these nurses are fully invested in their patients’ recoveries: https://bit.ly/449UMsu

Critical Illness Recovery Hospitals DAISY Winners
Felicia Santana: Select Specialty Hospital - Cincinnati North
Joseph Sage: Select Specialty Hospital - Columbus South
Heather Hayford: Select Specialty Hospital - Erie
Heather Maraman: Select Specialty Hospital - Evansville
Kenneth Herman: Select Specialty Hospital - Flint
Beth Dedeaux: Select Specialty Hospital - Gulf Coast
Kevin Russell: Select Specialty Hospital - Knoxville
Courtney Golubinski: Select Specialty Hospital - Macomb
Tondralanique “Tondra” Jude: Regency Hospital - Porter
Teena Harker: Select Specialty Hospital - Town and Country

Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospitals DAISY Winners
Renee King: Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation - Saddle Brook
Dakota Pack: TriHealth Rehabilitation Hospital
Madeline “Maddie” Rice: Cleveland Clinic Rehabilitation Hospital - Beachwood
Shawna Sultzer: Cleveland Clinic Rehabilitation Hospital - Avon
Amanda Tepen: SSM Health Rehabilitation Hospital - Lake Saint Louis

DAISY Foundation

Learn more about exciting employment opportunities with Select Medical by viewing our openings here: https://bit.ly/4nLKxBX

10/23/2025

Kenneth Walker spent 18 days in intensive care, undergoing life-saving treatment for respiratory failure. When the Missouri man stabilized, his wife transitioned him to Select Specialty Hospital – Town and Country, confident the care team there offered Kenneth the best chance to regain his independence. When he arrived, Kenneth could not breathe, eat, talk or walk. Just 24 days later, he achieved all of those goals and was on his way home. “Walking was my greatest milestone,” Kenneth said.

Read Kenneth's story here: https://bit.ly/4hvACPc

04/10/2025

We’re pleased to announce the DAISY regional award winners for the fourth quarter of 2024. These nurses have earned praise for their extraordinary care from patients, families and colleagues:
https://careers.selectmedical.com/about-us/culture/employee-recognition/

Critical Illness Recovery Hospitals DAISY Winners
Abel De Jesus – Select Specialty Hospital – Fort Myers
Sarah Ross – Select Specialty Hospital – Fort Myers
Hector Rivera – Select Specialty Hospital – Orlando South
Emily Pate – Select Specialty Hospital – Town and Country
Kristina Siradze-Meskhi – Select Specialty Hospital – Cincinnati North
Brian Morgan – Select Specialty Hospital – Alle Kiski
Brittany Fuller – Select Specialty Hospital – Erie
Stacey Birchak – Select Specialty Hospital – Laurel Highlands
Alexis Hawkins – Select Specialty Hospital – Nashville West
Jaquita Cornelius – Inova Specialty Hospital

Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital DAISY Winners
Megan Page – Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation – Saddle Brook
Ethel Deblock – Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation – Marlton
January Seikel – Cleveland Clinic Rehabilitation Hospital, Edwin Shaw
Allison Barnes – Cleveland Clinic Rehabilitation Hospital, Edwin Shaw
Dioryl Ganapin – Baylor Scott & White Rehabilitation Hospital - Dallas

Learn more about exciting employment opportunities with Select Medical by viewing our openings here:
https://bit.ly/3R7ssj6

Our mission is to provide an exceptional patient care experience that promotes healing and recovery in a compassionate environment. This mission is made possible by our employees. Patients, family members, or colleagues can easily commend someone through our recognition programs, which are accessibl...

12/11/2024

After David Heineman, 30, suffered a brain injury in a collision with a tractor trailer, he lay unresponsive in a hospital for several weeks. When he was medically stable but still far from recovered, his family turned to Select Specialty Hospital – Town and Country in St. Louis, Missouri, to help David regain his ability to breathe independently, talk, eat, walk and think clearly again.

Read David's story here: https://bit.ly/3BeBE1j

10/23/2024

After struggling with shortness of breath and thickening mucus for several days, 55-year-old Ozell Whitfield’s family found him unresponsive on the floor of his home. The father of nine was experiencing a cerebellar stroke. At the hospital, Ozell went into respiratory failure and he was hooked to a ventilator. Two weeks later, Ozell’s family and fiancé transferred him to Select Specialty Hospital – Town and Country. There, an interdisciplinary care team would spend 17 days helping Ozell breathe on his own and grow strong enough to move on to the next level of care.

Read Ozell's story here: https://bit.ly/40zbAZ5