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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.
Living with Prader-Willi Syndrome: Supporting health, independence, and hope. »
Learning your child has Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) can bring a mix of emotions. It can be a relief to finally understand the reasons behind your child’s challenges with hunger, behavior, or growth, yet it can also feel overwhelming to think…
Motivated by family: Connie Gardner’s return to what matters most after acquired brain injury »
Just ten days after giving birth to her first child, Silas, by c-section, Connie Gardner began to experience a tremendous headache. Just moments after handing Silas over to her husband, Matt, Connie abruptly became unresponsive. Connie had suffered an acquired…
Life changes and ongoing rehabilitation after stroke »
According to the American Stroke Association, stroke is one of the leading causes of disability in the United States. While about 10% of stroke survivors recover almost completely, more than 65% of stroke patients live with minor to severe impairments…
Re-learning the basics: How COVID survivor James Thorne made a miraculous recovery at Nexus »
James Thorne woke up at Nexus Specialty Hospital on April 14, 2021 and had no idea where he was. Six weeks earlier he had gone to sleep at a hospital in Tomball, Texas after being admitted for COVID-19, severe COVID-induced…
What to look for in a brain injury rehabilitation and recovery program »
Individuals who have experienced traumatic or acquired brain trauma require specialized brain injury rehabilitation and treatment in order to meet their personal recovery goals. Families may not know where to begin when evaluating rehabilitation and treatment programs, and they may…
Pediatric spinal cord injury: Anatomy, impact, and rehabilitation. »
There are more than 18,000 new reported spinal cord injury cases in the U.S. each year.¹ Spinal cord injuries (SCIs) in children can have profound implications for their overall health and quality of life. Approximately 20% of traumatic SCIs occur…
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 Jump Start Program for Children with PWS »
Nexus Health Systems is excited to open its 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 inpatient…
