Feb 16, 2021 | News, Orthopedics, Patient Stories
Darcy Jo Wood, 34—billed as “a little lady with a BIG voice”—is not used to an idle life. The professional singer, musician, actress, and producer, usually tours more than 200 days a year with her Chicago-based group, “The Lovettes”, in rollicking retrospective...
Nov 10, 2020 | News, Patient Stories
As an artist and tai chi instructor, 80-year-old Paula Weiner was used to leading an active life. Even a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease in 2009 didn’t stop her from teaching or taking daily walks. Then a bad fall and infection left her weak and unable to walk. In...
Nov 2, 2020 | News, Patient Stories
Some of the toughest work in Weiss Hospital happens in the 4th floor rehabilitation room. But it’s also the source of countless success stories—and lots of laughter. One morning this past winter, Wayne Vosgerau, who manages a limo company in Chicago, sat on a padded...
Nov 2, 2020 | News, Patient Stories, Sports Medicine
Growing up, Chicago area native Ricky Valadez loved sports – rugby, wrestling, football. He found his greatest strength in football. “I loved it,” the now 23-year-old says. “I couldn’t wait to compete each season.” Star student and athlete at St. Rita of Cascia High...
Nov 1, 2020 | News, Orthopedics, Patient Stories
Dear Dr. Shehan, I believe you must inspire Excellence… My sister, Kathleen W. was admitted to Weiss on Thursday, July 30 for a complete hip revision performed by Henry Finn M.D. I would like to share with you our experience…consider yourself blessed with the staff...
