Houstonians compete in Wheelchair Rugby World Games
Two men from Houston whose lives were changed forever by car crashes decades apart met through TIRR Memorial Hermann. Now, they've joined forces to build one of the strongest wheelchair rugby teams in the world.
Houston hospital pampers nurses during major nursing shortage
Texas is the second-hardest hit state by the nursing shortage. So HCA Houston Healthcare teamed up with the University of Houston to address the problem.
Texas A&M student from Houston recovers from catastrophic snowboarding accident
A Texas A&M student from Houston is happier than ever to head back to class next week. He's getting a second chance at life, after spending the last seven months recovering from a catastrophic brain injury.
Possible new treatment on the horizon for common form of dementia
A Houston-area man is sharing his journey with a type of dementia, that is often misdiagnosed. Researchers at UTHealth Houston tell us, for the first time, they could be on the brink of a successful treatment to reverse the disease.
Patients complaining of ‘filler face’ have fillers removed in record numbers
A plastic surgeon in Houston says now one of the trends in her office is repairing over-filled faces.
Houston-area teen pronounced dead in car crash ends up surviving
Doctors pronounced him dead. But his mom refused that fate and turned to prayer. Today, her 15-year-old is alive and a year into recovery and rehabilitation.
Houston man happy to see Father's Day after brush with death
A local family is looking forward to Father's Day, in awe that they still have a dad! He died back in March, but his son brought him back to life.
Special reunion for COVID-19 patient and nurses who prayed with him
A special reunion was held at Memorial Hermann Southeast between Eddie Iniesta and his family with a group of medical workers, who filled many roles during the pandemic to help him fight even harder to survive.
Para-athlete in Kingwood turns his disability into opportunity
A young man from Ukraine just completed his seventh marathon in a wheelchair! A family from Kingwood adopted him when he was 15 years old and help support his valiant efforts.
Retired teacher now sharing lessons with adults about preventing a stroke
Terri Valiare suffered a life-changing health crisis while having a fun night out on the town. She was diagnosed with what is often the most devastating form of stroke, a hemorrhagic stroke, or brain bleed.
Houston woman becomes nurse in honor of her beloved mother
We're highlighting a local nurse this National Nurse's Week, who unfortunately lost her more than a decade ago, but witnessing her mom's illness prompted her to switch careers and become a nurse.