Tag Archive for: Respiratory

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.

Roy Beck

Following surgery, Roy was very weak and required a mechanical ventilator to breathe for him. He could not walk and required assistance with all aspects of mobility. The struggles following his cardiac surgery led Roy to Vibra Hospital of Houston, a critical care hospital.

Jody Stewart

Hospitalized to undergo a quadruple bypass, Jody Stewart’s journey back home was long and full of challenges to overcome. It began with being placed on a ventilator and undergoing a tracheostomy following respiratory distress. He also had a chest tube placed. Requiring an extended hospitalization before he could safely return home, Jody admitted to Vibra Hospital of Houston, a critical care hospital.

Timothy Martell

Diagnosed with respiratory failure, Timothy Martell admitted to Vibra Hospital of Houston with hope. Hope that he would breathe again on his own. Hope that he would return home. Hope that he would be able to live his life independently again.

Carementia Lee Homalon

Diagnosed with acute respiratory failure, Carementia Lee Homalon faced a significant challenge in regaining her independence. To achieve her goals, Carementia turned to Vibra Hospital of Houston.

Alan Baldwin

Alan Baldwin came to Vibra Hospital of Houston, a critical care hospital, after sustaining multiple fractures following a fall off a 20-foot scaffold at work. When he first arrived at Vibra, Alan faced many challenges, including requiring a ventilator to breathe and experiencing significant weakness and debility due to his extended hospitalization.