TIRR Memorial Hermann

TIRR Memorial Hermann For over 30 consecutive years, U.S. TIRR MH serves as a model for interdisciplinary rehabilitation services, patient care, education, research and advocacy.

TIRR Memorial Hermann specializes in physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy for inpatients and outpatients affected by spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, stroke, amputation, multiple trauma and neuromuscular disorders. A National Leader Among Rehabilitation Hospitals

TIRR Memorial Hermann (The Institute for Rehabilitation and Research), is recognized among the leading

rehabilitation hospitals in the country. News & World Report has named TIRR Memorial Hermann (TIRR MH) to the list of “America’s Best Hospitals.” In 2021, we are recognized as No. 2 on the list of top rehabilitation hospitals. TIRR MH changes lives by improving outcomes, offering hope and maximizing independence for people affected by disabling injury or illness. TIRR MH is designated as a Model System by the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) for its traumatic brain injury program and spinal cord injury program. Programs at TIRR MH include: Spinal Cord Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury, Stroke, Amputation, Neuromuscular Rehabilitation, Cancer Rehabilitation and Pediatric & Adolescent Rehabilitation. Our 134-bed inpatient hospital is located in the world-renowned Texas Medical Center. Interdisciplinary treatment teams at TIRR Memorial Hermann, an acute rehabilitation hospital, and TIRR Memorial Hermann's Outpatient Medical Clinic and TIRR Memorial Hermann Adult and Pediatric Outpatient Rehabilitation locations throughout Greater Houston, provide a comprehensive continuum of medical rehabilitation. Our vision is to be the world’s standard bearer for rehabilitation and research. By redefining rehabilitation we will empower our patients to become the best version of themselves. Our landmark breakthroughs in research, rehabilitation and education will not only advance our patients’ health but also the health of other patients across the industry. To refer a patient please call 1-800-44-REHAB. Connect with us on LinkedIn at http://www.linkedin.com/company/tirr-memorial-hermann.

Three TIRR Memorial Hermann patients are receiving scholarships to help cover costs of therapy, thanks to former patient...
09/10/2024

Three TIRR Memorial Hermann patients are receiving scholarships to help cover costs of therapy, thanks to former patient Kel Mabatah, whose recovery journey at TIRR Memorial Hermann inpsired him to give back to help others. The ‘Kel Strong’ Foundation funded three scholarships of $7,500 each to help cover 15 therapy sessions at TIRR Memorial Hermann.

The foundation has funded more than $70,000 in scholarships since 2020. We are grateful to Kel for his ongoing generosity and support of our patients through their own recovery journeys. Learn more about Kel's story: https://bit.ly/3MAjXeo.

Kaitlyn Eaton has been playing wheelchair basketball competitively since she was a teenager. She first joined the Junior...
09/05/2024

Kaitlyn Eaton has been playing wheelchair basketball competitively since she was a teenager. She first joined the Junior Hotwheels basketball team at TIRR Memorial Hermann in 2010. She remembers that her first practice with the Hotwheels wasn't easy, but she decided to keep coming back. Now, she is competing in the Paralympics in Paris.

Read her story ABC13 Houston: https://abc13.co/3XbKbJm.

See this wheelchair basketball player's journey from the TIRR Hotwheels team to the Paralympics!

Thirteen-year-old Semyon from Dallas is glad that he is still alive. After a dive into a pool to escape a buzzing wasp l...
08/29/2024

Thirteen-year-old Semyon from Dallas is glad that he is still alive. After a dive into a pool to escape a buzzing wasp left him paralyzed, Seymon is now in Houston at TIRR Memorial Hermann working toward regaining his strength and mobility. Watch his story from FOX 26 Houston: https://bit.ly/3XnYziE.

A 13-year-old boy is paralyzed after diving into a pool to escape a wasp, and his family is now facing the challenges of his recovery and adjusting to a new normal.

Memorial Hermann Rehabilitation Hospital-Katy is recognized as a 2024 Best Of Readers’ Choice Award winner for the fifth...
08/21/2024

Memorial Hermann Rehabilitation Hospital-Katy is recognized as a 2024 Best Of Readers’ Choice Award winner for the fifth consecutive year by Living Magazine Texas. The hospital was named as the 'Best Rehabilitation Center - Physical' and Jennifer Kuck, Director of Rehabilitation at Memorial Hermann Rehabilitation Hospital-Katy, was named Best Physical Therapist in the Katy and Fulshear communities. Congratulations to the team on these achievements!

08/16/2024

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.

We are thrilled to welcome our first-ever facility dog, Annie, to the team! She's a two-year-old golden retriever who ha...
08/14/2024

We are thrilled to welcome our first-ever facility dog, Annie, to the team! She's a two-year-old golden retriever who has been expertly trained by Canine Companions to work directly with patients and families during their time at TIRR Memorial Hermann.

Annie's job is to spread paws-itivity and provide comfort to help patients meet their goals and navigate their hospital stay.

We are grateful to the Wilford Endowment for supporting our facility dog program and look forward to having our newest four-legged employee on campus soon to begin bonding with patients and employees.

Save the date for the next Cancer Rehabilitation Symposium coming in 2025. Join us in partnership with MD Anderson Cance...
08/06/2024

Save the date for the next Cancer Rehabilitation Symposium coming in 2025. Join us in partnership with MD Anderson Cancer Center to learn about cancer treatments that impact rehabilitation and evidence-based assessment and treatment strategies rom clinicians with leading institutions for cancer care and rehabilitation. Be on the lookout for more details to come.

Farhaan S. Vahidy, PhD Associate Vice President, Research & Chief Scientific Officer at TIRR Memorial Hermann, believes ...
07/30/2024

Farhaan S. Vahidy, PhD Associate Vice President, Research & Chief Scientific Officer at TIRR Memorial Hermann, believes that TIRR Memorial Hermann’s No 2. ranking among the best rehabilitation hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report shows that the team provides the highest level of care to the most complex cases and consistently achieves positive outcomes for our patients, their families and their communities.

“We rise to this challenge by adhering to our pillars of research, innovation, service, and education,” he says. “TIRR Memorial Hermann is an embodiment of a learning health care system which allows us to continually improve and leave no stone unturned in pursuit of excellence.”

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3WGFic7.

Zach isn't a typical athlete. He was born with a rare condition that resulted in several physical challenges and at 18-m...
07/25/2024

Zach isn't a typical athlete. He was born with a rare condition that resulted in several physical challenges and at 18-months-old, he had both of his legs amputated above his knees, requiring prosthetics. But he hasn't let any of that dull his spirit.

“He doesn’t talk about his disabilities," says Trevor Watson, a physical therapist at TIRR Memorial Hermann. "He only talks about all the things he’s able to do."

Learn how Trevor is using sports to help Zach thrive: https://bit.ly/3WIimJH.

Photo by Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle.

Trevor Watson doesn’t go easy on Zach Harrell when he comes up to bat. The two struck a deal. Watson will run a lap if he walks the 10-year-old or if Zach hits a ball past him. And Zach takes a lap if Watson strikes him out or catches a fly ball. “I’m trying to strike him out,” Watson smiled...

After complications from lupus, Yani was characterized as near comatose in the midst of her undergraduate career. Despit...
07/23/2024

After complications from lupus, Yani was characterized as near comatose in the midst of her undergraduate career. Despite this, the team with the Disorders of Consciousness Program at TIRR Memorial Hermann discovered she could follow commands, propelling her path to recovery and return to college.

Follow Yani’s story and more in the summer 2024 edition of the TIRR Journal: https://bit.ly/3zNT3wJ.

Highlights from the Summer 2024 edition of the TIRR Memorial Hermann Journal include Community Outreach engages area partners, promotes importance of health; Disorders of Consciousness Program maximizes recovery for patients with brain injuries; and more.

We are honored to share that TIRR Memorial Hermann has risen to No. 2 among the best rehabilitation hospitals in the nat...
07/17/2024

We are honored to share that TIRR Memorial Hermann has risen to No. 2 among the best rehabilitation hospitals in the nation in the U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals rankings for 2024-2025.

We are proud of this achievement and of everyone who made this possible as we continue to transform lives and inspire hope for our patients. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3WaWoNX.

Due to continued impact of Tropical Storm Beryl, the following TIRR Memorial Hermann Outpatient Rehabilitation locations...
07/10/2024

Due to continued impact of Tropical Storm Beryl, the following TIRR Memorial Hermann Outpatient Rehabilitation locations will remain closed, Wednesday, July 10th:

◾ TIRR Memorial Hermann Outpatient Rehabilitation at Sugar Land
◾ TIRR Memorial Hermann Outpatient Rehabilitation at West University

* All other TIRR Memorial Hermann Outpatient Rehabilitation locations will be open.

If you’re experiencing a medical emergency, please call 9-1-1 or proceed to a nearby Emergency Room.

For more information and the latest updates, visit: https://bit.ly/48WqGZA.

Due to a power outage attributed to emergent weather conditions, the following TIRR Memorial Hermann Outpatient Rehabili...
07/09/2024

Due to a power outage attributed to emergent weather conditions, the following TIRR Memorial Hermann Outpatient Rehabilitation locations will remain closed or open late, Tuesday, July 9th:

◾ TIRR Memorial Hermann Outpatient Rehabilitation-Southeast will open at 1pm
◾ TIRR Memorial Hermann Outpatient Rehabilitation at Sugar Land
◾ TIRR Memorial Hermann-The Woodlands Outpatient Rehabilitation
◾ TIRR Memorial Hermann Outpatient Rehabilitation at West University

*All other TIRR Memorial Hermann Outpatient Rehabilitation locations will be open.

If you’re experiencing a medical emergency, please call 9-1-1 or proceed to a nearby Emergency Room.

For more information and the latest updates, visit: https://bit.ly/48WqGZA.

Due to emergent weather conditions, the following Memorial Hermann locations will be closed Monday, July 8th:◾ TIRR Memo...
07/08/2024

Due to emergent weather conditions, the following Memorial Hermann locations will be closed Monday, July 8th:

◾ TIRR Memorial Hermann Outpatient Rehabilitation Locations

If you’re experiencing a medical emergency, please call 9-1-1 or proceed to a nearby Emergency Room.

For more information and the latest updates, visit: https://bit.ly/48WqGZA.

Due to emergent weather conditions, some Memorial Hermann locations will open late, be closed or only conduct virtual vi...
07/07/2024

Due to emergent weather conditions, some Memorial Hermann locations will open late, be closed or only conduct virtual visits Monday, July 8th:

◾ TIRR Memorial Hermann Outpatient Rehabilitation Locations will open at 1 pm.

If you’re experiencing a medical emergency, please call 9-1-1 or proceed to a nearby Emergency Room.

For more information and the latest updates, visit: https://bit.ly/48WqGZA.

Today, spine surgeon Dr. Rex Marco is celebrating being back in the classroom teaching medical residents. That's because...
07/05/2024

Today, spine surgeon Dr. Rex Marco is celebrating being back in the classroom teaching medical residents. That's because five years ago a bicycle accident left him quadriplegic and struggling to speak and breathe. 

Learn how his journey at TIRR Memorial Hermann helped him return to work: https://bit.ly/3L5nBfw.

Dr. Rex Marco ends many of the spine education seminars he teaches at McGovern Medical School by leading a group of residents through a series of breathing exercises. The exercises are intended to help the residents deal with stress during surgery. But the fact Marco is leading them is also a remind...

Representatives from the Houston Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD) recently surprised Rhonda M. Abbott,...
06/21/2024

Representatives from the Houston Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD) recently surprised Rhonda M. Abbott, senior vice president & chief executive officer of TIRR Memorial Hermann, Memorial Hermann Rehabilitation Hospital-Katy and the Memorial Hermann Rehabilitation Network, with a token of appreciation for her collaboration in advancing care and support for people with disabilities.

We are grateful for this recognition and our continued partnership.

This Swiftie is never going out of style!✨It was a fairytale day when Aubrieana's care team at TIRR Memorial Hermann con...
06/20/2024

This Swiftie is never going out of style!✨

It was a fairytale day when Aubrieana's care team at TIRR Memorial Hermann connected with Dec My Room, a charitable organization dedicated to creating personalized spaces for children and young adults, to fill the blank space in her room with vibrant and fun decorations to create the room of her wildest dreams.

TIRR Memorial Hermann brought a group of high school students out of the classroom and into our facilities for a day of ...
06/12/2024

TIRR Memorial Hermann brought a group of high school students out of the classroom and into our facilities for a day of learning and inspiration in collaboration with CompassRN. The nonprofit organization connects youth in historically under sourced areas to health education and the field of nursing. Students visited stations covering various aspects of care and got to interact with health care professionals to learn about their roles and responsibilities.

We are proud to support programs like these to support the next generation of health care professionals.

TIRR Memorial Hermann presented a Community Partner Award to Caring Critters, a Houston-based nonprofit organization tha...
06/07/2024

TIRR Memorial Hermann presented a Community Partner Award to Caring Critters, a Houston-based nonprofit organization that offers animal assisted therapy to enhance quality of life for their clients, for their collaboration and support of our patients.

TIRR Memorial Hermann was the organization's first hospital client when they began visiting our patients in 1986. Their animals have brought comfort and joy to our patients over the years, and we are grateful for their time, empathy and partnership.

After a toe amputation, Ahmed developed sepsis that led to a stroke. When he arrived at TIRR Memorial Hermann for rehabi...
05/28/2024

After a toe amputation, Ahmed developed sepsis that led to a stroke. When he arrived at TIRR Memorial Hermann for rehabilitation, he could barely move his right side and was affected by aphasia, a language processing disorder.

Learn how the team tailored his speech, physical and occupational therapy to help him return to his life as a devoted husband and father: https://bit.ly/3PkynR1.

About five weeks after arriving at TIRR Memorial Hermann for stroke rehabilitation, Ahmed did go home. He started outpatient therapy at Memorial Hermann Rehabilitation Hospital-Katy, which was closer to his home. Because the hospital is part of the Memo...

The Stroke Rehabilitation Program at TIRR Memorial Hermann is designed to maximize outcomes for patients who have experi...
05/23/2024

The Stroke Rehabilitation Program at TIRR Memorial Hermann is designed to maximize outcomes for patients who have experienced a stroke through specialized treatment.

Watch as Chris Falco, MD, clinical chief of the neurobehavioral program at TIRR Memorial Hermann, shares insights from his career working with brain injury patients and the importance of specialized treatment in an episode of "A Stroke of Good Misfortunes" hosted by former TIRR Memorial Hermann patient, Mark Zachary: https://bit.ly/3wBJMGI.

A Stroke of Good Misfortunes with Dr. Chris Falco" offers an intimate glimpse into the world of neurological rehabilitation through the eyes of one of its mo...

When Yen, a Katy restaurant owner, arrived at Memorial Hermann Rehabilitation Hospital-Katy after a stroke, he could not...
05/21/2024

When Yen, a Katy restaurant owner, arrived at Memorial Hermann Rehabilitation Hospital-Katy after a stroke, he could not talk, sit up or move his right side.

With help from an interdisciplinary care team and support from his family, Yen returned to his business and everyday life. Read his story: https://bit.ly/3tFUsCC.

After a sudden aneurysm and stroke, Yen Lang, returns home following inpatient rehabilitation through Memorial Hermann Rehabilitation Hospital - Katy.

After Dallas was struck by a car, the resulting traumatic brain injury left him unable to speak, move or eat independent...
05/16/2024

After Dallas was struck by a car, the resulting traumatic brain injury left him unable to speak, move or eat independently. His family was told he would be in a vegetative state. But they did not give up. That's when they found TIRR Memorial Hermann, where he underwent a combination of speech, physical and occupational therapy.

Now, Dallas is celebrating his recent graduation from college with a degree in sociology and looking forward to the next stage of his life.

“TIRR Memorial Hermann gave Dallas his life back,” says his mom, Tracy. “I don’t know if we would have had this outcome anyplace else."

Read his story: https://bit.ly/3K0zCT2.

Dallas Matamoros was a college student at LSU when he was hit by a car, resulting in a traumatic brain injury. It was May 27, 2020, and the physicians at the acute care hospital he was taken to gave him little chance of survival. His family, unwilling t...

The Stroke Rehabilitation Program at TIRR Memorial Hermann is designed to maximize outcomes for patients who have suffer...
05/14/2024

The Stroke Rehabilitation Program at TIRR Memorial Hermann is designed to maximize outcomes for patients who have suffered a stroke. We provide specialized medical management, nursing and therapy services in a hospital setting while individual therapy, group treatment and community outings address the patient's functional abilities.

During , learn more about the benefits of stroke rehabilitation: https://bit.ly/3JYfh0y.

The Stroke Rehabilitation Program at TIRR Memorial Hermann is specially designed to maximize outcomes for patients who have suffered a stroke.

After Stephanie's right leg was amputated above the knee due to a tumor, she had to build her strength and mobility with...
04/29/2024

After Stephanie's right leg was amputated above the knee due to a tumor, she had to build her strength and mobility with use of a prosthetic leg at TIRR Memorial Hermann.

“I have three kids and my prosthetic leg brought me to a place where I could function and really enjoy my time with them,” she says. Read her story: https://bit.ly/4cUSL64.

In recognition of Limb Loss Awareness Month, TIRR Memorial Hermann hosted a walking and running mobility clinic for peop...
04/25/2024

In recognition of Limb Loss Awareness Month, TIRR Memorial Hermann hosted a walking and running mobility clinic for people with an amputation, regardless of their walking level, to try different movements and connect with other amputees in the community.

Participants were able to try several stations for balance, agility ladder, gait, stretching, exercise and running with guidance from physical therapists, trainers and a prosthetist. Thanks to everyone who participated and connected with us!

At just 18 months old, Zach had both of his legs amputated above his knees due to the effects of a rare disorder. Now at...
04/23/2024

At just 18 months old, Zach had both of his legs amputated above his knees due to the effects of a rare disorder. Now at age nine, he's participating in a year-round swim team. Learn how TIRR Memorial Hermann's Pediatric Limb Loss Rehabilitation and Limb Difference Program is helping him regain his independence: https://bit.ly/3UdubVp.

Zach spent time in the NICU and required several blood transfusions. Once he was able to go home with his family, he began physical and occupational therapy while still an infant. Meanwhile, his parents crisscrossed the United States from their home in ...

04/18/2024

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.

TIRR Memorial Hermann recently honored Rehabilitation Services Volunteer Project (RSVP) of Texas with our quarterly Comm...
04/17/2024

TIRR Memorial Hermann recently honored Rehabilitation Services Volunteer Project (RSVP) of Texas with our quarterly Community Partner Award for their collaboration and support of people with disabilities.

As an advocate for people with life-changing injury or disabilities, we know that getting treatment can be a hurdle for some families. That's why TIRR Memorial Hermann partners with RSVP of Texas, a nonprofit organization that works to fill the gap for access to rehabilitation services. This volunteer organization provides physical rehabilitation services and equipment to uninsured individuals with disabilities.

We are grateful to RSVP of Texas for their service to our community and for their efforts to provide quality rehabilitative care. Explore RSVP to learn more: https://bit.ly/441jGZY.

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A National Leader Among Rehabilitation Hospitals TIRR Memorial Hermann (The Institute for Rehabilitation and Research), is recognized among the leading rehabilitation hospitals in the country. For 29 consecutive years, U.S. News & World Report has named TIRR Memorial Hermann (TIRR MH) to the list of “America’s Best Hospitals.” In 2018, we were recognized as No. 3 and best in Texas on the list of top rehabilitation hospitals. TIRR Memorial Hermann changes lives by improving outcomes, offering hope and maximizing independence for people affected by disabling injury or illness TIRR MH serves as a model for interdisciplinary rehabilitation services, patient care, education and research. TIRR MH is designated as a Model System by the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) for its traumatic brain injury program and provides follow-up data for the NIDRR spinal cord injury program. Programs at TIRR MH include: Spinal Cord Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury, Stroke, Amputation and Specialty Rehabilitation, which includes Multiple Trauma and Neuromuscular Disorders. Our 119-bed inpatient hospital is located in the world-renowned Texas Medical Center and also houses a Physician and Specialty Clinic, which is a physician-based clinic designed to meet the various needs of individuals who require initial or continuing rehabilitation care with a physician. TIRR MH Adult and Pediatric Outpatient Rehabilitation, at the Kirby Glen Center provides: Day Rehabilitation, Outpatient Rehabilitation and Challenge, a community reintegration program for brain injury and stroke survivors. To refer a patient please call 1-800-44-REHAB. Connect with us on LinkedIn at http://www.linkedin.com/company/tirr-memorial-hermann.

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