Follow-Up Friday: Back in uniform after being a trauma patient
By Jade Waddy Officer Nestor Garcia’s dream of being a police officer was tragically put on hold when he was struck by a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed during a routine traffic stop in 2017....
View ArticleStroke survivor was in the right place, at the right time
By Jade Waddy Brenda Erickson awoke the morning of Feb. 24, 2018 anticipating she would be heading home after a spending the night under observation at the Emergency Center at Memorial Hermann Memorial...
View ArticleJeannie Wood returns to her love of painting after surviving an unthinkable...
By Jade Waddy Jeannie Wood vividly remembers the moment she was attacked by two family pit bulls she had previously interacted with. “I was at my son’s house picking up my granddaughter and I remember...
View ArticleMan struck by lightning reunited with Memorial Hermann Life Flight crew, EMS...
By Jade Waddy Thursday, Oct. 3 was a normal day for Alex Coreas. He went to work, came home and went on an evening walk with his three dogs at nearby park. As a fast-moving storm was passing over the...
View Article5 Important Reminders This Holiday Season
There is a lot on everyone’s minds during the holidays and safety should be at the top of the list. Here are some important and safe reminders this holiday season. Check your airbag’s status as part of...
View ArticleVictoria Duran’s experience as a patient on Memorial Hermann Life Flight led...
By Jade Waddy Victoria Duran’s excitement for meeting the men and women who played a role in saving her life could be seen on her bright smile. A terrifying Easter Sunday On Easter Sunday 2012, Duran...
View Article“You Are All Warriors” – COVID-19 Survivor Believes Doctor’s Attitude Helped...
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...
View Article“A Second Chance At Life” UTHealth Surgeons at Memorial Hermann are First in...
by: George Kovacik Francisco Medellin is a retired construction worker who was going about living his life, enjoying his nine children and 32 grandchildren and taking care of his wife. Back in June,...
View ArticleCelebrating Women’s History Month: Michelle Hanna’s Courage Through Multiple...
By Hannah Pietsch In 1991, Michelle Hanna was a busy young mom. Her husband owned his own business, and Hanna managed their retail store while caring for two young sons until a June evening changed the...
View ArticleAfter a Sudden Stroke, a Family’s Beloved Dog Rushes to the Rescue
By Alexandra Becker The dogs had been acting strange for a few days, but Sheryl Stofel and her husband, Tony, hadn’t given it much thought. Perhaps they were just tired, or a little bored, either of...
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