Young Houston woman on a five year healing journey after head-on crash
Five years ago, Stephanie had recently graduated from college, was enjoying graduate school and was working as a substitute teacher. Then one morning, on her way to work, another driver veered into her lane and slammed into her car head-on.
Five years ago, Stephanie had recently graduated from college, was enjoying graduate school and was working as a substitute teacher. Then one morning, on her way to work, another driver veered into her lane and slammed into her car head-on.
Houston spine surgeon with quadriplegia spreads hope after moving his arms
A prominent spine surgeon in Houston suffered a devastating injury in a bicycle crash at Memorial Park in 2019 that cracked his helmet, broke his back, and he was never expected to move his arms or legs again. With a lot of determination and concentration, he is now able to move his arms.
A prominent spine surgeon in Houston suffered a devastating injury in a bicycle crash at Memorial Park in 2019 that cracked his helmet, broke his back, and he was never expected to move his arms or legs again. With a lot of determination and concentration, he is now able to move his arms.
Houston man sells birria tacos to help pay parents' medical bills
Luis Ibarwen began selling birria tacos at White Rhino Patio & Cocktail Bar in Houston to help his parents pay expensive medical bills.
Luis Ibarwen began selling birria tacos at White Rhino Patio & Cocktail Bar in Houston to help his parents pay expensive medical bills.
UT Physician's Comprehensive Sickle Cell Center treating patients in Houston
We talked to several patients who have benefited from treatment at UT Physician's Comprehensive Sickle Cell Center, especially through clinical trials, with the very latest treatments.
We talked to several patients who have benefited from treatment at UT Physician's Comprehensive Sickle Cell Center, especially through clinical trials, with the very latest treatments.
'Miracle': Man surviving brain cancer 6 years after he was given weeks to live
He was diagnosed with brain cancer and given weeks to live - six years ago. Doctors believe his high standard of care, his faith, and all the love and family support he received packed a powerful punch in his miraculous recovery.
He was diagnosed with brain cancer and given weeks to live - six years ago. Doctors believe his high standard of care, his faith, and all the love and family support he received packed a powerful punch in his miraculous recovery.
Knee replacement turns into discovery of prostate cancer
A man from Richmond in Fort Bend County got shocking news when he went in for a knee replacement. Routine blood work came back raising suspicions of cancer.
A man from Richmond in Fort Bend County got shocking news when he went in for a knee replacement. Routine blood work came back raising suspicions of cancer.
PTSD lingers for some Houstonians 5 years after Hurricane Harvey
Researchers believe half of those in heavily affected areas suffer probable Post Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD, including their pets. Some of whom, are still suffering today.
Researchers believe half of those in heavily affected areas suffer probable Post Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD, including their pets. Some of whom, are still suffering today.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.