Newsroom
There’s always something new happening at Weiss Memorial Hospital to improve the lives in our community. Below you’ll find the latest news and press releases to help you stay current on what’s happening at Weiss.
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....
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...
Excellence in Patient Care: Kathy’s Orthopedic Surgery Experience
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...
Difficult surgery to reverse a knee fusion provides one man the chance to regain his mobility and the opportunity to live life to its fullest
“Did you see the video of me biking for the first time in 25 years?” asks Rob McClean enthusiastically. His question comes just a few months after a complicated...
College Bound and Confident in Returning to the Football Field
With many kids heading starting school this week and next, here’s a look at one of our favorite back-to-school stories: the tale of a high school football star heading...
Urban Planner Designs a New Life Following Complex Knee Surgery
“I’m a person who is not limited in what I want to do,” said Ondrea Tye, 63, a City of Los Angeles Urban Planner. But when a condition called arthrofibrosis afflicted...
Young father disabled by arthrofibrosis returns to an active life with his family
Eric Hicks, 31, of Cedar Lake, Indiana was tired of the pain and surgeries over a decade’s time. A knee injury while playing high school football started him on a...
Treating the High Number of Female Athletes with ACL Knee Injuries & Preventing Future Tears
Chicago teenager Emma Falk just finished playing her spring high school softball season successfully after putting the game on hold this past fall. She had been...
The Importance of Colorectal Screenings
If you are turning the big 5-0 this year, your health should be your priority. Even if you aren’t ready to sign up for an AARP membership card, you should undergo a...