Jane
“I guess I’m what you would call a miracle for surviving a head-on crash like I did.”
Jane is a devoted grandmother who was active in her community and church before having
difficulty breathing and speaking.
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She was admitted to a general hospital, placed on high-flow
oxygen and diagnosed with chronic respiratory failure and lower extremity cellulitis. After she
was stabilized, Jane transferred to Kindred Hospital Tarrant County – Ft. Worth Southwest for
respiratory therapy and physical and occupational rehabilitation. Highly motivated to recover,
Jane made steady progress as her respiratory team progressively weaned her from high-flow
oxygen to supplemental amounts. As she became stronger and her lungs recovered, Jane could
breathe normally again without needing oxygen. Her rehab team helped Jane regain mobility,
allowing her to reclaim her independence over daily tasks and walk with a rolling walker. Having
met all the goals set for her at the time of admission, Jane was overjoyed when informed she
would be able to go home with her family.
“I am so very grateful to all my caregivers,” Jane shared before she left Kindred. “My daughter
Wendy was also an incredible motivator. I relied on my faith and I know I had help from my
prayer groups.”
Karen
“I guess I’m what you would call a miracle for surviving a head-on crash like I did.”
Karen was riding as a passenger in a car that was hit head-on by another driver who had fallen asleep at the wheel.
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She was fortunate to survive, but Karen suffered numerous fractures, contusions and traumatic injuries. She also had to
be placed on a ventilator and started on dialysis as her lungs and kidneys were failing. After undergoing several
surgical procedures, Karen was successfully stabilized and was then transferred to Kindred Hospital Tarrant County -
Fort Worth Southwest. No longer on a ventilator, Karen still depended on supplemental oxygen and required dialysis when
she began to receive care from an interdisciplinary team that worked to strengthen her lungs, heal her numerous wounds
and help her recover her strength and mobility. With support from her family who was constantly at her side, and
diligent care from her team, Karen made steady progress and was successfully weaned from supplemental oxygen and
dialysis. Unable to even sit up at the beginning of her stay, Karen was now able to propel herself in a wheelchair and
begin managing the activities of daily life with moderate assistance.
“I guess I’m what you would call a miracle for surviving a head-on crash like I did,” Karen said
before she was discharged. “I am thankful to my caregivers and therapists and everyone who helped me recover. My
family kept me strong and motivated me by being with me all the time, even when I went to therapy. I look forward to
going home after I fully recover and complete additional therapy.”
Melanie
“I want to thank everyone who cared for me while I was here at Kindred.”
Melanie was transferred to Kindred Hospital Tarrant County – Fort Worth Southwest after she
had been treated at an acute care facility for acute abdominal pain and respiratory failure due
to pneumonia and sepsis.
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She was dependent on high flow oxygen and was severely weakened
from her illness. Melanie’s care was complicated as she had a fractured arm in a brace, and at
the beginning of her stay she was also highly disoriented and confused. Her team of caregivers
helped her recovery get underway, and she began to respond and interact with her therapists
and nurses as her lung function improved. Melanie made steady progress, recovering her
independence over the basic tasks of daily life and her overall strength and mobility. From
being bedbound and dependent for all her needs when she first arrived, Melanie was now able
to stand and begin walking with a rolling walker, dress herself and manage most everything else
with only minimal assistance.
“I want to thank everyone who cared for me while I was here at Kindred,” Melanie shared
before she was discharged. “My husband was my biggest supporter and he helped to make sure
that I participated in all my activities.”
Richard
“After I came through my surgery I began to believe I was going to be alright.”
Richard was active in his community and walked up to an hour each day until he was diagnosed
with cancer of the esophagus.
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He underwent surgery and started chemotherapy, and when he
had been stabilized was transferred to Kindred Hospital Tarrant County – Fort Worth Southwest
for respiratory therapy, ongoing medical treatment, wound care and rehabilitation. When
Richard first arrived he was unable to tolerate even moderate activity and was dependent on
high-flow oxygen and his caregivers for all his needs. With aggressive respiratory therapy
Richard’s lungs improved and he began to be able to participate more fully in his rehab therapy
sessions. His wound care nurse oversaw the healing of his surgical sites, and with help from his
speech language pathologist Richard regained the ability to speak and swallow and he was
started on a modified diet. Within a month after his arrival, Richard was back on his feet and
walking with a rolling walker, independent over all the tasks of daily life and looking forward to
returning home.
“After I came through my surgery I began to believe I was going to be alright,” Richard shared
before he was discharged. “I want to thank all of the staff here at Kindred that helped me get to
this point.”
Lisa
“I am thankful to all the staff that cared for me.”
Lisa was undergoing chemotherapy for chronic leukemia when she progressively became weaker and she had to be admitted
to an acute care hospital.
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She was diagnosed with pneumonia and
respiratory failure and was started on high-flow oxygen and treatments to stabilize her condition. As soon as
she was able to be transferred to a long-term acute care facility, Lisa was brought to Kindred Hospital Tarrant
County – Fort Worth Southwest to receive ongoing care, respiratory therapy and rehabilitation. Initially,
Lisa was extremely debilitated and required maximum levels of assistance from her caregivers for all her needs,
but she was highly motivated to recover so she could return home and actively participated in all of her therapy
and rehab sessions. Lisa made steady progress under the care of her interdisciplinary team and no longer
required supplemental oxygen. She was also able to reclaim her independence over the activities of daily life
and began walking with the aid of a rolling walker and eating and drinking a regular diet.
“I am thankful to all the staff that cared for me and assisted me in achieving my goal of going home with
my daughter,” Lisa said before she was discharged. “I had a lot of people praying for my recovery,
and when I was able to get up without assistance and walk to the bathroom I knew things were going to be all
right and I was going to recover.”
Terri
“I had a lot of prayer warriors on my side.”
Terri was devoted to her grandchildren until she became ill earlier in the year and developed severe abdominal pain
and nausea.
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Once she had been admitted to an acute care
facility she was diagnosed with a bowel obstruction and subsequently developed respiratory failure, requiring
her to be placed on a ventilator. She also was diagnosed with an irregular heart rhythm and began to wear a
LifeVest device that monitored the function of her heart. After she had received treatment, was weaned from the
ventilator to high-flow oxygen and had been stabilized, Terri was able to be transferred to Kindred Hospital
Tarrant County – Fort Worth Southwest where she could receive wound care, respiratory therapy and
rehabilitation. Terri was anxious about her condition and course of treatment at the beginning, but with
reassurance and dedicated care from her team at Kindred, Terri began to improve and became engaged. Within a few
weeks Terri had progressed to breathing normally without needing supplemental oxygen, her wound was healing
well, and she had regained her mobility and independence and was able to stand and walk with a rolling walker.
“I had a lot of prayer warriors on my side,” Terri shared before she was discharged. “Thank
you to all who cared for me – I am deeply grateful and now I can look forward to going home soon.”
Alejandro
“I am so glad I was able to survive this and am grateful to all the staff here who assisted me.”
Alejandro lived an active lifestyle and enjoyed participating in extreme sports until he became severely ill three
days after he suffered a dog bite and had to be admitted to an acute care hospital. Diagnosed with severe sepsis,
shock and respiratory failure,
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Alejandro had to be placed on a ventilator
and subsequently developed additional complications that included a GI bleed, gangrene and acute kidney failure.
As his condition worsened, his family in Spain was advised to come as soon as possible as Alejandro was not
expected to survive, and even if he did they were told he might have to have his feet, hands and nose amputated.
He was able to be taken off the ventilator and transferred to Kindred Hospital Tarrant County - Fort Worth
Southwest for ongoing care and rehabilitation and started to receive care from an interdisciplinary team.
Although Alejandro was weak and his prognosis uncertain, he was highly motivated to recover and participated
eagerly with all his therapy sessions, and he progressed from needing supplemental oxygen to breathing normally.
With his rehab team he steadily regained his strength and a greater range of mobility and independence, and by
the time he was discharged to Kindred Hospital Sugar Land to receive hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBO) he was able
to transfer to a wheelchair and propel himself and begin to use his feet as well.
“I wasn’t willing to die or give up hope and it was a combination of everything that helped me
recover and survive,” Alejandro shared. “My wife was a big part of my recovery, and when I learned
that I was just being kept alive on life support so my parents could come and say good bye was heartbreaking. I
am so glad I was able to survive this and am grateful to all the staff here who assisted me.”
Drescilla
“It was like watching miracle unfold.”
Drescilla experienced pneumonia and respiratory failure and was in such critical condition that her recovery at
Kindred Hospital took months.
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She was treated by an interdisciplinary team including physicians, nurses and rehabilitation therapists. Her
boyfriend, Ronnie, was always by her side, and as she recovered he wanted to demonstrate his commitment in the
strongest way -- by proposing to and marrying Drescilla while she was still in the hospital, with the staff
participating.
David
“I am grateful to all the staff for assisting me.”
David is a pilot who gave flying lessons and enjoyed travel and spending time with his family until he became sick
and had to be admitted to an acute care facility where he was diagnosed with COVID-19.
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He was placed on high-flow oxygen and
remained at the facility until he could be transferred to Kindred Hospital Tarrant County - Fort Worth
Southwest. At the beginning of his stay, David had difficulty participating in his rehab sessions as his oxygen
levels would drop quickly, and he was only able to sit up on the edge of the bed for a few seconds. His
respiratory therapists helped him regain his lung strength and he progressed steadily until he was finally able
to be taken off high-flow oxygen. David then was able to work more diligently with this rehab team and was soon
back up on his feet, walking with the assistance of a rolling walker and able to take care of all the activities
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“I am grateful to all the staff for assisting me and helping me to progress to the point where I am now and
discharge to return home to my family,” David shared before he left Kindred. “When COVID hit me, it
hit me hard and it caused me great anxiety because I lost control - I had thoughts that I might not survive. I
just want people who don’t believe in getting the vaccine to know that they would surely change their
minds if they knew the problems it can cause. One of the best things to happen to me while at Kindred was when I
was able to be taken off the high-flow oxygen and breathe on my own.”
Danny
“I am very grateful to all the staff here at Kindred.”
Danny was transferred to Kindred Hospital Tarrant County - Fort Worth Southwest after he had been admitted to an
acute care facility for complications and respiratory failure from COVID-19.
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He was dependent on high-flow oxygen to
support his lungs and was extremely weak, requiring maximum levels of assistance from his caregivers. Danny also
developed additional complications including pneumonia and an irregular heartbeat due to the virus. With
diligent work from his respiratory therapists and medical team, Danny was able to move out of the ICU and made
steady progress until he no longer needed supplemental oxygen and could breathe on his own. His rehab team then
helped Danny recover his strength and mobility and by the time he was ready to be discharged, Danny was back on
his feet, independent in all the activities of daily life, and ready to go home with his wife.
“I am very grateful to all the staff here at Kindred,” Danny shared before he left the facility.
“I loved seeing people on a mission to help others get better. As I was recovering from cancer treatments
I was worried how COVID would affect me, but I had faith that I would recover and would be able to return to my
life.”
Dennis
“I am so very grateful to the staff here at Kindred Southwest for the care I received.”
Dennis was admitted to Kindred Hospital Tarrant County - Fort Worth Southwest after a stay at an acute care facility
due to respiratory failure caused by COVID-19.
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When he first arrived he was still dependent
on high-flow oxygen and was very weak, requiring assistance from his caregivers for all his needs. As his
respiratory therapists worked with him, Dennis became stronger and progressed to needing only supplemental
oxygen and then breathing normally. Dennis then applied himself to his rehabilitation and made steady progress,
recovering his mobility and independence with help from his rehab team. By the time Dennis was ready to be
discharged to return home, he was independent in all the activities of daily life and walking without
assistance.
“I am so very grateful to the staff here at Kindred Southwest for the care I received and for helping me
recover quickly,” Dennis shared. “I had a lot of family and friends praying for me.”
Melissa
“I am grateful to all the staff here for the care you gave me while hospitalized.”
Melissa was first admitted to a general hospital in her home state of New Mexico when she began to have difficulty
breathing.
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She was diagnosed with COVID-19 and had to
be placed on a ventilator and then had to be flown to an acute care facility in Houston. When she had been
stabilized, she was transferred to Kindred Hospital Tarrant County - Fort Worth Southwest where she could
receive respiratory therapy and rehabilitation. Although she no longer needed the ventilator, Melissa still
required high-flow oxygen, was extremely weak, and she also experienced cardiac complications. Her team of
therapists and caregivers worked together and she made excellent progress, receiving constant support from her
spouse who was always at her side. Her first major success was achieved when she was able to be taken off
supplemental oxygen. Melissa then was able to participate more actively in her rehab therapy sessions and was
well on her way to getting back her independence and mobility by the time she was discharged.
“I am grateful to all the staff here for the care you gave me while hospitalized,” Melissa shared
before she left Kindred. “One of the best moments was when the feeding tube was removed and I was able to
eat real food again!”
Asencion
“I am grateful to all the staff here at Kindred that helped me get this far.”
Asencion came to Kindred Hospital Tarrant County - Fort Worth Southwest after being hospitalized for respiratory
failure from COVID-19.
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He had been placed on a ventilator and
initiated treatment at the acute care facility, and once he arrived at Kindred his respiratory therapists
started to work with him to reduce his dependence on the ventilator. Asencion responded quickly and was able to
be taken off the ventilator completely. He then initiated physical and occupational therapy, with special
attention given to his right shoulder, which had sustained an injury during his illness, and in regaining his
strength. Eager to recover and get back to his home and family, Asencion made excellent progress and was soon up
on his feet, able to walk and climb stairs and get back his independence and take care of all the tasks of daily
living.
“I am grateful to all the staff here at Kindred that helped me get this far,” Asencion said before
he was discharged to complete additional rehab before returning home. “I am looking forward to completing
the last part of my rehab and can’t wait to be back home with my wife!”
Bobby
“Thank you to all the staff at Kindred for helping me recover.”
Bobby is a professional musician who lives at home with his wife and son. When he began to develop a fever, cough and
shortness of breath that became progressively worse, he had to be admitted to the hospital and was diagnosed with
pneumonia brought on by COVID-19. Physicians treated Bobby with plasma and antibiotics and he was able to be
transferred a few weeks later to Kindred Hospital Tarrant County - Fort Worth Southwest.
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His respiratory team immediately began to administer an aggressive treatment plan, although at the beginning
Bobby had to be positioned face-down when he was not doing therapy or getting up from bed to allow his lungs to
recover. Although Bobby was able to sit up on the side of his bed, he could barely tolerate up to a minute
before having to lie down due to his weakened state and impaired lung function. With the support of his entire
team of caregivers and a positive attitude and strong desire to get better, Bobby began to make progress quickly
with each day showing new gains in all areas of his recovery. Then, in just under a month after his arrival,
Bobby was able to stand and walk with only the aid of a walker, and he had regained independence over all the
activities of daily life.
“Thank you to all the staff at Kindred for helping me recover from the coronavirus so I can return home to
be with my family,” Bobby stated before he was discharged. “I am especially thankful to the rehab
and respiratory staff for helping me get back on my feet!”
Jeffrey
“My family and I are very grateful to everyone here at Kindred.”
Jeff came to Kindred Hospital Tarrant County - Fort Worth Southwest after having been hospitalized for severe
injuries sustained in a car accident. He sustained an acute head injury and multiple fractures and had to be placed
on a ventilator and feeding tube. Once he had undergone multiple surgeries and had been stabilized he was able to be
transferred.
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At the beginning of his stay at Kindred, Jeff required full assistance from his team of caregivers for all his
needs and was experiencing cognitive difficulties as a result of his head injury. With patience, dedication and
hard work from everyone on his team, Jeff began to make progress in this and all areas of his recovery and was
able to be weaned from the ventilator. He then progressed to drinking and eating a regular diet and made
excellent gains with his physical and occupational therapists. In the rehab gym Jeff was helped a great deal by
the LiteGait therapeutic device that assisted him in recovering his sense of balance and the ability to start to
use his legs to walk again. By the time he was discharged to continue with his rehabilitation, Jeff had
recovered a great deal of his independence over the activities of daily life and was hopeful about the next step
of his journey.
“My family and I are very grateful to everyone here at Kindred for helping to jump start my
recovery,” Jeff affirmed before leaving the facility. “I’m looking forward to continuing to
improve and get my health back so I can return home.”