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Kerry's Success Story

Kindred Hospital Havertown patient Kerry stands with her care team

"Thank you to the team at Kindred; I am looking forward to going home to my family."  Kerry experienced respiratory complications related to pneumonia and needed a ventilator and feeding tube.  She was transferred to Kindred Hospital Havertown for weaning and early rehabilitation.  After making significant strides, she advanced to Kindred's Acute Rehabilitation Unit. 

 

Kerry was admitted to Kindred Hospital Havertown in November after being hospitalized for respiratory complications related to pneumonia. During her initial hospital stay, a tracheostomy was placed for ventilatory support and a feeding tube for her nutritional needs. Once she was stabilized at the local hospital, she was transferred to Kindred for ventilator weaning and continued medical management.

During her stay at Kindred, Kerry was able to be weaned from the ventilator, was able to participate in speech therapy and started an oral diet. Before she was discharged, she was also able to begin breathing on her own. She made great progress with the therapy team and by discharge day, she was walking independently with a walker.

Kerry was discharged to Kindred Hospital Havertown’s Acute Rehabilitation Unit, where she continued to improve and began walking without a walker. With hard work and determination, she was eventually able to be discharged home.

Congratulations to Kerry for all her accomplishments throughout her stay at Kindred Havertown and Kindred Acute Rehab!

 

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