By Alexandra Becker As early as the seventh grade, Dr. Gary Sheppard knew he wanted to become a physician. He’d always enjoyed science, and the idea of helping people at the same time appealed to him. There were no doctors in his family and no life-altering events that shaped this decision: he simply knew it [Continue Reading]
#Shot of Hope: Debbie’s Story
By Jade Waddy On Dec. 15, Memorial Hermann received its first shipment of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. To date, the system has vaccinated tens of thousands of employees and members of the community following the State’s guidance for COVID-19 vaccine distribution, which prioritizes vaccination in its Phase 1A and Phase 1B. The COVID-19 pandemic has [Continue Reading]
On the Frontlines of COVID: “They’re asking for my help, and I’m willing to give it”
By Daniel Wingard, PT, DPT It’s my job to help patients recover from neurological illness or injury. COVID-19 makes that much more complicated. The No. 1 priority of most of my patients is to improve their balance, strength and endurance. They’re asking for my help, and I’m willing to give it, even during a pandemic. [Continue Reading]
On the Frontlines of COVID: “My whole life is built on helping others”
By Kaye Robertson For the past 20 years, I’ve worked alongside doctors and therapists, providing a second pair of hands to help our patients regain their abilities after life-changing illness or injury. We still provide that same high-level service, but some things have changed. When patients come in for their therapy appointments, we give them [Continue Reading]
On the Frontlines of COVID: “We are all in this together”
By Salil Bhandari, MD I thought I had taken care of patients with every emergency imaginable until we saw the surge of patients suspected or confirmed with COVID-19. When I serve as the rapid treatment physician, my job for the next eight hours is to screen patients with any respiratory illness before they enter the [Continue Reading]
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Here’s what you should know from the experts
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently issued a public health warning regarding the novel virus, COVID-19. Memorial Hermann’s Chief Medical and Quality Officer, Dr. Angela Shippy, took the time to answer questions regarding the infectious disease COVID-19. Read below to learn more about the virus and what you can do to protect yourself. What is Coronavirus (COVID-19)? [Continue Reading]
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