Tag Archive for: Medically Complex

Chernika poses with the Vibra Hospital team

Chernika Lipscomb

Chernika Lipscomb’s road to recovery has been long and challenging. After nearly two years of battling serious medical complications, she was admitted to Vibra Hospital of Houston, a critical care hospital specializing in the treatment of patients who require extended hospitalization to manage complex medical needs.

Rotley with the Vibra Hospital team

Rotley Gilliam

When Rotley Gilliam arrived at Vibra Hospital of Houston, he faced significant medical challenges. A previous hospital stay had revealed a series of complex diagnoses, including respiratory failure, a non-healing wound on his left foot, chronic cellulitis and lymphedema, coronary artery disease, and hypertension. Additionally, Rotley experienced limited use of his left arm due to a recent onset of gout.

Kelin wat Vibra Hospital of Houston

Kelin Pavon Galvez

When Kelin Pavon Galvez faced a life-threatening health crisis, she was admitted to a local hospital, where she coded multiple times and was given a grim prognosis. Despite the overwhelming odds, Kelin’s determination to fight for her life—and for her three young children—kept her going.

Recognizing her need for specialized, long-term care, Kelin was referred to Vibra Hospital of Houston, a critical care hospital dedicated to treating patients with complex medical challenges.

German working with a care team member at Vibra Hospital

German Garay

German Garay arrived at Vibra Hospital of Houston after battling multiple serious health challenges. Following a recent hospitalization, he was diagnosed with respiratory failure and required ventilator support and a tracheostomy to breathe. He also underwent a thoracentesis with chest tube placement and had a complex history that included pneumonia, atrial fibrillation, and coronary artery disease. Weak and unable to walk for over two months, German faced a long and daunting recovery journey.

But German didn’t give up! With determination, he partnered with Vibra Hospital’s dedicated critical care team to manage his complex care needs and take the first steps toward recovery.