“Little Lady with a BIG Voice” Touts Weiss Orthopedic Surgeon for Saving Her Life
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...
Paula’s Therapy Story
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...
Rehab after Leg Amputation Gives Man New Strength in Life
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...
Weiss Sports Medicine Specialist Performs Rare Knee Surgery
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...