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Because of Siskin Hospital, I Can Be a Winner!

Following a near-death experience with COVID-19, former army combat-medic Pierre Swafford was so weak that he could not walk or even make a fist. A horse trainer who also runs summer riding camps, Pierre knew that if he couldn’t grip, he would never be able to hold the…

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Bruce Willis Aphasia Diagnosis Misunderstood

The speech therapy team here at Siskin Hospital is very familiar with the recent aphasia diagnosis of Bruce Willis. News outlets around the world have made Bruce out to be incompetent or unintelligent. This is far from the truth when it comes to aphasia and the brain. According to Johns…

Because of Siskin Hospital, I can be Roland again!

Roland Butler, 66, had traveled to Stevensville, Michigan to participate in a refueling outage at the Cook Nuclear Plant. As a radiation protection specialist, it…

Applied Experience: Sarah Haase, LPN

As Sarah Haase led a trail ride one beautiful summer day, her horse unexpectedly tripped. She instinctively sunk her weight down into the stirrup and…

He may never win the Tour de France . . .

. . . but every pedal with his family reminds him just how far he’s come. Matthew Donaldson was your typical bullet-proof 19-year-old on his…

Siskin Hospital hosts specialty stroke certification course

Sixty physical and occupational therapists and assistants from across the country will attend the December 3-5 Certified Stroke Rehabilitation Specialist (CSRS) course at Siskin Hospital.

Meet Chef Maxwell

Maxwell DeRussy’s introduction to culinary arts came from what many would consider a very ordinary source. “As a boy, I grew up eating what my…

Applied Experience: Elizabeth Harper, RN

Some of our rehabilitation nurses have personal experiences that give them special insights to the physical rehabilitation and recovery process. We’d like you…

Make Moving Safe

Clinical Reviewer: Siskin Hospital Falls Team Most of us in healthcare have experienced it – we walk by a patient’s room and see the call…

Applied Experience: Sarah Walker, RN, CRRN

Some of our rehabilitation nurses have personal experiences that give them special insights to the physical rehabilitation and recovery process. We’d like you…

Son of first Siskin Hospital patient benefits 31 years later

When Siskin Hospital opened its doors to its first patient in February 1990, no one was thinking about multi-generational care. Rather, in great anticipation, the…

Farming Fall: Nutrition in every season

Expert guest blog: Caitlyn Freeman, RD, Clinical Dietitian As summer comes to a close, the season’s bountiful produce options may fade away from the shelves…

Let’s Talk About Fear

Expert guest blog: Rebecca Cicha, Ph.D., Rehabilitation Psychologist Fear is one of countless human emotions that drives our behavior. Arguably, it’s the emotion that drives…

Young Stroke Program benefits local surveyor

Blessed with good health, Chris Turley hadn’t seen a doctor in 15 years. He led a very active life as a land surveyor together with…

Ancient practice of yoga supports holistic health for moderns

Missy Crutchfield, RYT®500 Yoga Instructor at the Siskin Health & Fitness Center. The word “yoga” invokes mental images of flexible poses, gentle moves, physical alignment…

Because of Siskin Hospital, I can believe

With two children under the age of seven, Jon and Brianne Arnold had just welcomed a third child into their family when the unthinkable happened.

Chronic pain: There is a way out

Expert guest blog: Gina DelGardo, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist Pain is a complex condition with a negative impact on functioning and sense of well being. To…

Farm-fresh produce is close to home!

Expert guest blog: Christina Boydston, RDN, LDN, Clinical Dietitian Most of us didn’t grow up on a farm, but all you have to do is…