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    Shannon's Success Story

    Kindred Hospital East New Jersey patient Shannon poses with her care team

    Shannon came to Kindred Hospital with several serious wounds, including an unstable sacrum wound, a surgical wound, and a fungal rash.  While her wounds healed quickly, she still required breathing support and a feeding tube.  With speech, physical, and occupational therapy, Shannon began to speak, swallow and walk on her own again, recovering enough to discharge home.

     

    From Kindred Hospital East New Jersey

    Shannon was admitted to Kindred Hospital East in critical condition. She was dependent on full life support, unable to move on her own, and had several serious wounds, including an unstable sacrum wound, a surgical wound, and a fungal rash.

    Despite these challenges, Shannon’s determination and the dedication of her care team set the stage for an incredible recovery. Early in her stay, her wounds healed completely, and she was able to maintain healthy skin throughout the rest of her journey.

    The following months were not easy. Shannon faced several medical setbacks that slowed her rehabilitation, and she struggled with being away from her family. But she never gave up, and neither did her care team, who worked closely with her every step of the way.

    With persistence and teamwork, Shannon stabilized and began making steady progress. She regained her ability to speak and swallow, no longer needed her feeding and breathing tubes, and eventually learned to walk again with a walker. At long last, Shannon was successfully decannulated and no longer needed her tracheostomy.

    From there, she continued to grow stronger and more independent until she was ready to discharge home. Surrounded by her family and grandchildren, she left Kindred East New Jersey with renewed strength, independence, and hope for the future.

    Shannon’s story is a powerful example of resilience, expert care, and the healing power of family support.

     

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