Nov 1, 2020 | News, Patient Stories
Occupational Therapist Steve Bird has worked with nearly 400 stroke patients during his 11 years in the field. He knew early on that he wanted a career in which he could make a difference and impact people’s lives. Steve’s career choice is rooted in a family event...
Nov 1, 2020 | News, Orthopedics, Patient Stories
Recently released research from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) reflects current trends in knee and hip replacements being seen at Weiss Memorial Hospital. “One area the study confirms is the rapid growth of hip and knee revisions,” says Henry...
Nov 1, 2020 | News, Orthopedics, Patient Stories
When Nikki Smith had her hip replaced in January 2014, she was up on her feet and mobile in record time. She credits her speedy recovery to Weiss Memorial Hospital’s Joint University, which she attended before her surgery, for her surgery and afterward. “Before my...
Nov 1, 2020 | News, Orthopedics, Patient Stories
Call it fate, a serendipitous encounter or divine intervention. Awaking from an anesthetic state in Weiss Memorial Hospital’s post-op recovery room, two friends who share a love for yoga and hadn’t seen each other in years discovered they each had undergone surgery on...
Nov 1, 2020 | News, Orthopedics, Patient Stories
After knee replacement at another hospital in 2011, Gloria Leischner, 70, grew increasingly depressed. Instead of giving her a new lease on life, her new knees caused extreme pain and stiffness. She had difficulty walking, navigating stairs, and couldn’t sit in a...
Apr 27, 2020 | News, Patient Stories
Connecting with loved ones who are receiving medical care during the COVID-19 pandemic has proven to be a challenge for families in an environment where no visitors are allowed. Because visits from friends and family are an integral part of the healing process, Weiss...
