By Keesha West & Dr. Philip Blum In 2018, after the passing of my late husband, I visited my family’s home in Jamaica. I returned to learn more about my culture. While in Jamaica, I learned about the town of Port Royal and the devastation the area had previously faced. This area has no medical [Continue Reading]
Determined to sail again after a spinal cord injury
By: Jade Waddy For months, Tom White was in Houston dreaming of getting back out on the water and going sailing in his hometown of Corpus Christi. It’s one of things he loves most in life. But first, he had to work hard to recover from an incomplete spinal cord injury that left him paralyzed [Continue Reading]
“You Are All Warriors” – COVID-19 Survivor Believes Doctor’s Attitude Helped Pull Him Through
By George Kovacik One day in late June, Danny Davis felt like he had the flu. He had the chills, a mild fever and felt very tired. His doctor prescribed some antibiotics and he began to feel much better. However, a couple of nights later, he woke up and was having trouble breathing. It got [Continue Reading]
Road to recovery: One doctor’s journey in rehabilitation after battling COVID-19
By Jade Waddy Dr. Grant Lashley spent nearly six weeks in the TIRR Memorial Hermann COVID-19 Rehabilitation Program. Dr. Lashley spent 37 days on a ventilator in the ICU at a Louisiana hospital before coming to TIRR Memorial Hermann where he would relearn to walk and so much more. Watch his story. To learn more [Continue Reading]
Surviving a stroke thanks to a life-saving school lesson
By Jade Waddy Seventeen-year old high school senior Dylan Meyer never thought a doctor’s lecture about the warning signs of a stroke would ultimately save his life – but it did. “I woke up at 5 a.m. on Nov. 20 last year and got ready to head to school,” Meyer said. “A friend and I [Continue Reading]
COVID-19 Can’t Tame Warrior Spirit
By Heather Sessions At 56-years old, Ginger Hanson was enjoying life – spending time with her family and two grown sons, visiting her lake house, and running her antique shop. But, life as she knew it suddenly changed when she received unsettling news: stage 3 breast cancer. On top of her unexpected diagnosis, Hanson found [Continue Reading]
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