We recently were named in the Top 10% of inpatient rehabilitation facilities from among 870 facilities in the nation. Here are our Top 10 reasons why we think this is good for our patients: 10. Consistency. This is our 3rd year of receiving this honor. Year after year, our care has been recognized as patient-centered, effective, […]
Corpus Christi Rehabilitation Hospital has been named in the Top 10 percent of inpatient rehabilitation facilities in the United States. The hospital’s care was cited as being as being patient-centered, effective, efficient and timely. “We strive to deliver this higher level of care as our standard,” says Nicholas Nilest, CEO of Corpus Christi Rehabilitation Hospital. […]
Any bump or blow to the head has concussion potential. Concussion symptoms may occur immediately or days/weeks later and can include: Headache Concentration or memory issues Nausea Change in sleep habits Dizziness Feeling sluggish/”foggy” Blurred vision Light sensitivity If you suspect someone may be experiencing a concussion after a blow to the head, ask these […]
Bike riding is one of America’s favorite past times, especially for children. But every year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 26,000 bicycle-related injuries to children and adolescents result in traumatic brain injuries. A brain injury in a child can have more of a harmful impact because a child’s brain is continuously […]
New guidelines released this past fall by the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association have changed the way you should be looking at your blood pressure numbers. High blood pressure is now defined as 130/80 and higher, which differs from the older definition of high blood pressure as 140/90 or higher. But […]
According to Strava, a social network for athletes, most people by now have given up on their New Year’s resolutions (“Quitters’ Day” was officially Jan. 12). For those whose healthy resolutions may have fallen victim to that day, here is something to consider: According to the American Heart Association, moderate-intensity exercise is important in preventing […]
This past July, 101-year-old Julia “Hurricane” Hawkins became the oldest female athlete ever to compete in the USA Track and Field Outdoors Masters Championship, shaving 6 seconds off the world record for 100 meters. Want to be more impressed? She took up running merely a year earlier when she was 100 years old! It goes […]
With the Winter Olympics on the horizon, many of us will be privy to some amazing athletic feats. But, a downside of this popular event includes the head injuries that have been known to come with the territory. In the past, American Jackie Hernandez slid unconscious against the snow after hitting her head during a […]
If you have a friend or family member in the hospital during the holidays, there are numerous ways to help brighten his or her spirits and spread some holiday cheer (with pre-approval from the hospital staff, of course): Help relieve the patient’s stress. If your family member is concerned or worried about tasks that he or […]
It’s that time of year again. Cold and flu season. A common cold and the flu are similar because they’re both respiratory illnesses. Even though they’re caused by different viruses, they share many of the same symptoms. This makes it hard to know for sure which you may have unless you visit your doctor. Symptoms […]
