Wayne Walks Again After Limb Loss
When Wayne developed sepsis and faced the difficult decision to amputate both his arms and legs, his world changed dramatically. Thanks to cutting-edge osseointegration surgery for his prosthetic legs and dedicated therapy at TIRR Memorial Hermann, Wayne is now walking again and fully engaged in his life as a father.
Watch his incredible recovery and learn more about his journey: https://bit.ly/3VUQPoa.
Wayne Walks On His Own After Amputation with Osseointegration
After Wayne developed sepsis following an illness, he received shocking news—he needed both arms and legs amputated. With the innovative osseointegration surgery for his prosthetic legs and therapy at TIRR Memorial Hermann, he's walking on his own and is back to being an active father.
Watch his story and learn more: https://bit.ly/3JyGDKR.
#LimbLossAwarenessMonth
TIRR Memorial Hermann celebrates Women's History Month: Peggy Turner
As we celebrate Women's History Month, we are proud to honor our very own trailblazer, Peggy Turner, adapted sports coordinator at TIRR Memorial Hermann. She believes in the power of sports and exercise to boost self-confidence, build community, improve physical and mental health, particularly in people with disabilities.
That's why she has spent her 40-year career focusing on inclusivity in sports and working to empower people with disabilities to fully participate in sports and recreation. She was recognized for her efforts earlier this year with the Community Impact Award at the 2024 Houston Sports Awards.
Thank you, Peggy, for your compassion, selflessness and unwavering commitment to expanding access to sports and recreation for people with disabilities.
#WomensHistoryMonth #AdaptiveSports #WomenInSports
Jaclyn Pellicotte: Small Steps Toward Her Goals
After a car accident left Jaclyn with a traumatic brain injury, her family was told she would not walk or talk again. With specialized care from TIRR Memorial Hermann, Jaclyn took her first steps toward recovery: https://bit.ly/48UvM88.
#BrainInjuryAwarenessMonth
Answers to frequently asked questions about spinal cord injury
If you have been affected by spinal cord injury, you may be wondering about the effects and what recovery looks like. Dr. Matt Davis, with UTHealth Houston and the Spinal Cord Injury Medical Director with TIRR Memorial Hermann, answers frequently asked questions. Learn more: http://spr.ly/6187OuFHx.
#SpinalCordInjuryAwarenessMonth
Linda Norah-Davis: Patient and Research Participant
Linda first came to TIRR Memorial Hermann to continue therapy for a spinal cord injury she experienced as a teen. But when she began participating in research, she discovered a passion for supporting those facing similar challenges.
"I knew at that moment, I was at the right place," she says. Watch her story and learn more: https://bit.ly/484gLBm.
#SpinalCordInjuryAwarenessMonth
How does the spinal cord work?
Your spinal cord allows you to feel pressure and pain, and controls body functions like breathing and blood pressure. But how does it work? Watch as Dr. Matt Davis, with UT Health Houston and the Spinal Cord Injury Medical Director with TIRR Memorial Hermann, shares the answer. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3P6z00q.
#SpinalCordInjuryAwarenessMonth
What are the spine and spinal cord and what do they do?
If you or a loved one have been affected by a spinal cord injury, you may have questions about treatment, recovery and the road ahead.
During Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month, watch as Dr. Matt Davis, with UTHealth Houston and the Spinal Cord Injury Medical Director with TIRR Memorial Hermann, explains what your spine and spinal cord are and what they do for your body. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3P6z00q.
#SpinalCordInjuryAwarenessMonth
TIRR Memorial Hermann ranks No. 1 in Texas by U.S. News & World Report
TIRR Memorial Hermann is ranked as the No. 1 rehabilitation hospital in Texas and among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. Learn from our team members as they share why TIRR Memorial Hermann is a leader in transforming the lives of people affected by injury or illness.
Personalizing care at TIRR Memorial Hermann Outpatient Rehabilitation-Southeast
For most five-year-olds like Nash, speech therapy can seem like more of a chore than fun. That's why Zakary, a speech therapist at TIRR Memorial Hermann Outpatient Rehabilitation Southeast, transformed a treatment session into an obstacle course to meet Nash's needs.
Watch to see how this creative approach is helping Nash reach his goals and learn more about TIRR Memorial Hermann Outpatient Rehabilitation-Southeast: http://spr.ly/6180PMqVs.
What are the spine and spinal cord and what do they do?
After a life-altering injury or illness, you may have questions about treatment, recovery and the road ahead. That's why TIRR Memorial Hermann provides educational resources for patients, families and the community to learn more about injuries and what to expect.
Watch as Dr. Matt Davis, with UTHealth and Spinal Cord Injury Medical Director with TIRR Memorial Hermann, explains what your spine and spinal cord are and what they do for your body. Get access to more spinal cord injury resources online: http://spr.ly/6184OZpBy.
Osseointegration (OI) at Memorial Hermann helping people with limb loss
Osseointegration (OI) is game-changing technology for patients with limb loss that allows those with above-knee amputations, who are unable to wear a prosthesis, to get back to living a more full and vibrant life.
Memorial Hermann Health System is on the forefront of this revolutionary procedure, combining this highly specialized amputee implant surgery with a rehabilitation program at TIRR Memorial Hermann to provide the best possible outcomes. Watch Curtis' patient story and learn more: http://spr.ly/6181OV94N.
#LimbLossAwarenessMonth
How does the spinal cord work?
Your spinal cord allows you to feel pressure and pain, and controls body functions like breathing and blood pressure. But how does it work? Watch as Dr. Matt Davis, with UTHealth and Spinal Cord Injury Medical Director with TIRR Memorial Hermann, shares the answer.
Get access to more spinal cord injury resources online: http://spr.ly/6187OuFHx.
Jaclyn Pellicotte: Small Steps Toward Her Goals
After a car accident left Jaclyn with a severe traumatic brain injury, her family was told she would not walk or talk again. That's when they sought help from TIRR Memorial Hermann.
Watch and read her story: http://spr.ly/61803h7ke.
#BrainInjuryAwarenessMonth
Join ReelAbilities Houston, Feb. 5-23
TIRR Memorial Hermann is proud to serve as the lead and founding sponsor of ReelAbilities Houston, which promotes inclusion of people with disabilities by celebrating their lives, stories and talents.
Rhonda Abbott, Senior Vice President and CEO of TIRR Memorial Hermann, serves as emcee of ReelPeople: UP Abilities on February 15. The conversation will feature Jennifer Arnold, a well-respected neonatologist who uses her celebrity status as a star of “The Little Couple” to advocate for the disability community, and John Bramblitt, a visually impaired artist who has designed artwork for magazine covers and major films.
Learn more about this event and to view the full ReelAbilities festival schedule: http://spr.ly/61893WZ5R.
TIRR Memorial Hermann Outpatient Rehabilitation-Southeast Live Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Join a live ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of TIRR Memorial Hermann Outpatient Rehabilitation-Southeast.
Located in southeast Houston, the new facility offers convenient access to high-quality outpatient rehabilitation for adults and children with neurological, oncological and medically complex diagnoses. Leaders from TIRR Memorial Hermann and community partners will share remarks followed by tours of the facility. Learn more about the facility: http://spr.ly/60073Dlix.
TIRR MH Astros parade
Since some of our patients at TIRR Memorial Hermann couldn't attend the Houston Astros celebratory parade, the #TIRRmh staff brought the parade to them. Congratulations Houston Astros!
TIRR Memorial Hermann Ranks as No. 2 Rehabilitation Hospital in the country
TIRR Memorial Hermann once again ranks as the No. 2 rehabilitation hospital in the country by U.S. News and World Report's Best Hospital rankings for 2022-2023.
"We are on a journey to redefine rehabilitation daily," says Rhonda Abbott, Senior Vice President and CEO of TIRR Memorial Hermann.
Learn how TIRR continues to advance rehabilitation, research, education and advocacy for all of our patients in their rehabilitation journey: http://spr.ly/6184MBF3u
Rehabilitation Nursing at TIRR Memorial Hermann
National Nurses Week is observed this year from May 6 through May 12, and recognizes the significant contributions that nurses make to improve the health of our country. Nurses at TIRR and Memorial Hermann Rehabilitation Hospital-Katy work collaboratively to help patients regain skills and confidence to return to the things they love.
hank you to our incredible nursing staff for your vigilance in advocating for our patients, maintaining a safe and healthy environment, and demonstrating compassion and care. #NursesWeek
Join the 2022 Cancer Rehabilitation Symposium
Join TIRR Memorial Hermann and MD Anderson Cancer Center for the third Cancer Rehabilitation Symposium from May 12-14 to learn the latest advances in clinical practice for cancer care throughout rehabilitation. Register now: http://spr.ly/6005JhLIx.