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Healthcare is always changing, which is why Nexus stays up-to-date on trends and innovations. Here, we share news from the Nexus network, tips for caregivers and patients, and updates from the fields of medicine, mental health, and behavioral health.
Approaching pediatric spinal cord injuries with empathy and understanding »
There are more than 17,000 new reported spinal cord injury cases in the U.S. each year. According to the American Spinal Injury Association (ASIA), approximately 20% of these occur in children and adolescents, most commonly as a result of motor…
A brain injury patient story: Olivia Guindon is paying it forward »
In 2016 Olivia Guindon was admitted to Nexus Children’s Hospital with a massive brain injury following a serious motor vehicle accident. She was a fighter and had overcome immense physical challenges including surgery and a 21-day coma. Olivia participated in…
Nexus Children’s Hospital expands Jump Start Program in The Woodlands »
Nexus Health Systems is excited to open their second Nexus Children’s Hospital location, in The Woodlands. The ribbon cutting took place in late September 2021 to celebrate the expansion of the hospital system’s one-of-a-kind Jump Start Health and Wellness Program…
Treating post-COVID olfactory dysfunction with olfactory training »
Several research studies on olfactory training have been published this year, due in part to one of the potential side effects of COVID-19 infection – loss of smell, or olfactory dysfunction. While research has not yet pinpointed the reason for…
Nexus Neurorecovery Center hires behavioral neurology and neuropsychology physician to explore brain injury rehabilitation, disorders of consciousness »
Dr. Joseph S. Kass joins Nexus Health Systems as Chief of Neurology, Adult Neurocontinuum Nexus Health Systems welcomes Joseph S. Kass, M.D., J.D., F.A.A.N. to the team at Nexus Specialty Hospital and Nexus Neurorecovery Center. Dr. Kass assumes the role…
Nexus Children’s Hospital Champions – Complex pediatric diagnoses: Where are they now? »
Every patient has a different story, and an important part of his or her journey is the time spent at Nexus Children’s Hospital. While each child is special and shows courage and willpower, we’re following up with three Nexus Champions…
Post-COVID neurological symptoms in patients »
Months after recovering from the acute symptoms of COVID-19, many patients are struggling with long-term effects on the brain: difficulty concentrating, memory problems, or mental fatigue. Known as post-COVID neurological symptoms or “brain fog,” these lasting effects can impact even…
The importance of behavioral health treatment in neurorehabilitation »
When an individual experiences a traumatic brain injury, or an event that impacts their neurological function, frequently the symptoms aren’t just physical. When it comes to injuries to the brain, behavioral challenges can manifest as well. The focus at Nexus…
