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.
Cheryl’s Back Surgery Story
Cheryl Williams endured increasingly debilitating back pain for three years before finding relief. The Chicago woman first tried conservative treatments: pain...
Ask Dr. Rose: How Important Are Annual Physicals?
Earlier this month, a reader submitted a question for primary care doctor Clement Rose, MD, on the Weiss website. “Do you recommend annual physicals?” Katie wanted to...
Starting Over: Patient Learns to Walk Again after Startling Guillain-Barre Diagnosis
Every day at 5 p.m., Julius Marbury would look up at the clock in his room. He knew that within minutes, his wife and daughter would walk through the door, asking about...
Reversing a Trend Among Young Baseball Players
Across America a majority of Tommy John elbow surgeries – also known as ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) reconstruction procedures – are being performed on teenagers....
Repair Treatment: Total hip replacement becomes appealing option for 20- and 30-somethings
The evolution of total hip replacement technology means more young adults than ever are moving forward with the surgery. New techniques and instruments result in more...
Regaining Independence After Stroke
Occupational Therapist Steve Bird has worked with nearly 400 stroke patients during his 11 years in the field. He knew early on that he wanted a career in which he...
New Study Confirms What Weiss Surgeons See: More Hip & Knee Revisions
Recently released research from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) reflects current trends in knee and hip replacements being seen at Weiss Memorial...
Joint University brings less fear, faster healing
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...
Hip Surgery Unites Two Friends Thousands of Miles Apart
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...