New Study Confirms What Weiss Surgeons See: More Hip & Knee Revisions

Nov 1, 2020 | News, Orthopedics, Patient Stories

Recently released research from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) reflects current trends in knee and hip replacements being seen at Weiss Memorial Hospital. “One area the study confirms is the rapid growth of hip and knee revisions,” says Henry...

Joint University brings less fear, faster healing

Nov 1, 2020 | News, Orthopedics, Patient Stories

When Nikki Smith had her hip replaced in January 2014, she was up on her feet and mobile in record time. She credits her speedy recovery to Weiss Memorial Hospital’s Joint University, which she attended before her surgery, for her surgery and afterward. “Before my...

Hip Surgery Unites Two Friends Thousands of Miles Apart

Nov 1, 2020 | News, Orthopedics, Patient Stories

Call it fate, a serendipitous encounter or divine intervention. Awaking from an anesthetic state in Weiss Memorial Hospital’s post-op recovery room, two friends who share a love for yoga and hadn’t seen each other in years discovered they each had undergone surgery on...

Henry Finn, MD, Talks Knee Surgery & Arthrofibrosis

Nov 1, 2020 | News, Orthopedics, Patient Stories

After knee replacement at another hospital in 2011, Gloria Leischner, 70, grew increasingly depressed. Instead of giving her a new lease on life, her new knees caused extreme pain and stiffness. She had difficulty walking, navigating stairs, and couldn’t sit in a...

Clyde’s Kids Annual School Supply Drive Helps Families in Need

Sep 6, 2020 | News

On Friday, August 19, Keri Butler of Weiss Memorial Hospital’s Central Scheduling department attended Lawndale Community Academy’s back to school fair on a mission to deliver much needed school supplies to families in need as their children head back to school this...

Collaboration Brings Hope to Uptown During Pandemic

Jul 17, 2020 | News

The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly challenged our healthcare system, requiring hospitals and healthcare facilities to continually adapt, innovate and collaborate as we try to better understand and respond to this novel virus. For Weiss Memorial Hospital and our...