Mr. Cary's Success Story
From Cornerstone Specialty Hospitals Austin
Earlier this summer, Mr. Cary experienced shortness of breath and visited the emergency room. When he arrived, Mr. Cary, who received the COVID19 vaccine, was diagnosed with a breakthrough COVID-19 infection and pneumonia.
After spending time in an acute care hospital, Mr. Cary transitioned to Cornerstone Specialty Hospitals Austin. He was on a ventilator and required total assistance from our rehabilitation team.
Together with Mr. Cary’s family, we collaborated on a treatment plan designed to help him restore his independence and enjoy one of his favorite activities, ballroom dancing.
Thanks to aggressive rehabilitation, family support, and high-quality care, Mr. Cary achieved his goals! He was weaned from the ventilator and walking over 100 feet with a rolling walker! He discharged to an inpatient rehabilitation to continue his recovery.
We’re honored to make a difference for Mr. Cary and can’t wait to see him back on the dance floor!
Care for Complex Conditions
Patients come to our hospitals with serious conditions such as respiratory failure, complex wounds, sepsis, stroke, congestive heart failure, or even a combination of these. Their diagnoses are often complicated by existing health problems like diabetes or COPD. Many of our patients require treatments such as mechanical ventilators, dialysis, or IV therapy.