The first patient to benefit from Practice Plus Group Hospital, Ilford’s new VR surgery experience was Tony Wakeling, 66. An Ilford resident, he underwent a full knee replacement after suffering for years with arthritis. Previously anxious about surgery, he described the VR headset as a transformative part of his care. “Now I’ve had surgery, I’m...| Practice Plus Group
Humphrey Gervais, 79, moved from London to Somerset for a slower pace of life with his wife Kathy. But when worsening carpal tunnel symptoms in his right hand began disrupting his sleep and daily activities, and he received little support from his GP, Humphrey knew he had to take matters into his own hands –...| Practice Plus Group
Rich Rendell, 74, from Yeovil, is enjoying a more active and pain-free life much sooner, thanks to choosing to have both his knees replaced at Practice Plus Group Hospital, Shepton Mallet and skipping the long NHS wait at his local hospital. “I tell all my mates who are struggling with joint pain not to put...| Practice Plus Group
From fetal diagnosis to five heart surgeries, Kenzie’s inspiring journey at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon shows the power of expert care and family support.| SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Foundation
PGA pro Matt Vandalac turned to Dr. Stroemer for hip and shoulder surgery to overcome pain and return to the sport he loves.| Summit Orthopedics
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Young Patients Bond Over Shared Blood Disorder, Treatment at Rady Children’s Ella Martinez and Kamila Saradpon consider each other sisters. They hang out together, laugh, share secrets, and play games. They even went to school together for a time. They celebrate each other’s wins and encourage each other to keep going during tough times, as…| Rady Children's Health
Noah is a six-year-old boy with boundless energy and a heart full of dreams. “Noah loves baseball, soccer and all things related to construction workers, firefighters and police officers,” shares his mom, Charlotte. “He wants to be all three professions when he grows up, so he’s going to be busy!” Noah’s mom is an active-duty…| Rady Children's Health
Can you imagine holding your own heart in your hands? That’s just what 15-year-old Parker Mayorgas did after receiving a life-saving heart transplant. But his story didn’t begin there. At 2 years old, Parker’s mother, Melissa, noticed something amiss. Parker wasn’t meeting his developmental milestones like his older brother, and his balance seemed off. Eventually,…| Rady Children's Health
Michael Flackie has been volunteering at local events for over five decades. Following persistent hip pain, he turned to Wellsoon. Read more| Practice Plus Group
With holidays on the horizon, Diane is extremely grateful to Practice Plus Group Hospital, Barlborough, for changing her life. Read more| Practice Plus Group
When Sally Lashway married her college sweetheart, Tod, in 1980, she had no idea he would save her life nearly 30 years later. Read Sally and Tod's story about the power of true love and the miracle of living donor liver transplant.| American Liver Foundation
Prof Eileen Africa, an associate professor in the Division of Movement Science and Exercise Therapy in the Department of Exercise, Sport, and Lifestyle Medicine at Stellenbosch University in South Africa and a Fulbright scholar, recently visited Nationwide Children’s to work with Dr. James MacDonald and the Sports Medicine Team conducting research about the effectiveness of play-based exercise programs for children.| Pediatrics Nationwide
Antonio Cabrera, MD, FAAP, FAHA, FACC, FHFSA, is the division chief of cardiology and co-director of the Heart Center. He is a professor of pediatrics at The Ohio State University and currently holds the Nationwide George H. Dunlap Endowed Chair in Pediatric Cardiology. Previously, Dr. Cabrera served as the L. George Veasy Presidential Professor at the University of Utah and co-director of the Heart Center at Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah.| Pediatrics Nationwide
Ann was so thrilled with her hand surgery at Plymouth Hospital that she gifted staff with personalised cartoon illustrations! Read more.| Practice Plus Group
The team in the Fetal Center at Nationwide Children’s Hospital shares their comprehensive approach for best possible outcomes. | Pediatrics Nationwide
