Intensive Care

In December 2020, Ms. Brewer tested positive for COVID19. At first, Ms. Brewer attempted to self-quarantine at home, but quickly realized she needed additional care. Once Ms. Brewer arrived at a local hospital, she was diagnosed with pneumonia and spent 25 days in the ICU before transitioning to Cornerstone in January. When Ms. Brewer arrived at our Little Rock hospital, her oxygen levels required constant monitoring from our respiratory team to ensure she wouldn’t need to return to a ventilator. With her oxygen needs in mind, we worked with Ms. Brewer’s physician to develop a treatment plan designed to improve her strength and endurance.

At Cornerstone Specialty Hospitals Muskogee, we care for our patients as we would a member of our own family. After falling while leaving a restaurant, Mrs. Cook fractured her hip and experienced respiratory failure. She was rushed to the hospital and was in the ICU for two weeks.

After testing positive for COVID19, Mr. Bolen went to a local ICU to receive critical care. When he transitioned to Cornerstone, Mr. Bolen was on a ventilator, couldn’t move without maximum assistance from our rehabilitation team, and needed a feeding tube to eat. Within three weeks of his customized treatment plan, Mr. Bolen improved. He was weaned from the ventilator and able to eat independently. In addition to this progress, Mr. Bolen took the first steps to rebuild his mobility. He learned to transfer with assistance and complete self-care activities with set-up assistance from our team. With this success, our case managers discharged Mr. Bolen to inpatient rehabilitation.

In September 2020, Sam Gower transitioned to Cornerstone Specialty Hospitals Conroe after spending six weeks in a local intensive care unit with complications from septic shock. When Sam arrived at Cornerstone, both of her legs and her left hand were amputated. Sam shared, “The care at Cornerstone set the tone for the rest of my recovery. Thanks to the rehabilitation team, within days, I was sitting up, transferring, and feeding myself.” In addition to her improved mobility, Sam will always remember the kindness our team members shared with her. “Most important was the way they sat with me, they encouraged me, they listened to my dreams of jumping and dancing again,” said Sam.

Mr. Flores, an essential worker, tested positive for COVID19 in early January. He spent one month in the ICU battling this virus and pneumonia. When he arrived at Cornerstone Specialty Hospitals Little Rock in February, Mr. Flores needed oxygen and mobility assistance. Mr. Flores, a recent graduate, was determined to get better and return to his life. He worked with our rehabilitation, respiratory, and clinical team members to maximize his mobility and improve his oxygen levels.

After spending one month in the ICU fighting for his life, Mr. Wong transitioned to Cornerstone Specialty Hospitals Broken Arrow to receive continued care for COVID-19. When Mr. Wong arrived, he was on a ventilator, needed a feeding tube, and was unable to move without assistance. Although COVID-19 left Mr. Wong limited in his abilities, his wife helped communicate his needs. Our team members collaborated with her on a treatment plan designed to empower Mr. Wong to rebuild his life. Thanks to Mr. Wong’s perseverance and the dedication of our team, Mr. Wong made great strides. Upon discharge to his home, Mr. Wong was weaned from the ventilator! He was able to walk 300 feet with a rolling walker and enjoy a regular diet!

After spending time in the ICU, Mr. Simmons transferred to Cornerstone Specialty Hospitals to receive specialized care for COVID-19 complications. Upon arrival, he was on a ventilator, required maximum assistance for mobility, and needed a feeding tube. From day one at our Broken Arrow hospital, Mr. Simmons worked hard with our team and was discharged to inpatient rehabilitation. When Mr. Simmons left our hospital, he was weaned from the ventilator, eating a regular diet, and required minimal assistance for his mobility.