TIRR Memorial Hermann

Congratulations to Susan Robinson-Whelen, PhD, investigator at the TIRR Memorial Hermann Spinal Cord Injury and Disability Research Center, for being selected as the inaugural winner of the 2024 Margaret Nosek Award presented by the ACRM | American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine's (ACRM) Spinal Cord Injury Interdisciplinary Special Interest Group. This annual award recognizes an individual who demonstrates drive and commitment to advancing scientific knowledge, developing standards of clinical practice, raising awareness and advocating for appropriate health care and community support for women with disabilities. Thank you Dr. Robinson-Whelen for your dedication to advancing the spinal cord rehabilitation. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3CtHqfL.

Over 300 participants from more than 35 countries gathered in Houston for Spasticity X: The First International Spasticity Symposium, a collaboration of the Association of Academic Physiatrists (AAP), the International Society for Physical and Rehabilitation and TIRR Memorial Hermann. Attendees joined us to explore spasticity and how to improve outcomes for patients through didactic lectures, small group discussions, poster presentations, hands-on workshops and networking events. Thank you to Gerard Francisco, M.D., chief medical officer with TIRR Memorial Hermann and chair of Spasticity Steering Committee, for your leadership and dedication to strengthening collaborations and advancing knowledge of spasticity.

Designed for occupational therapy practitioners and physical therapy practitioners, this course aims to advance your knowledge and skills in wheelchair seating and mobility. Attendees will be engaged in content related to funding considerations, determining appropriate types of seating systems and accessories, determining drive controls, and medical considerations for seating and mobility. Get details below and register today. #ContinuingEducation #OccupationalTherapy

Join TIRR Memorial Hermann in person or virtually on Oct. 29?as we reimagine stroke rehabilitation. During this event, you'll learn the latest research for rehabilitation and recovery paradigms for those with long-lasting effects of stroke to improve clinical care and treatments. Our invited speakers include Gert Kwakkel, MD; Preeti Raghavan, MD; Wayne Feng, MD, FAHA; Alan Pan, MS, PhD (candidate); Thomas Potter, PhD; Abdulaziz Bako, PhD, & Tatiana Schnur, PhD. Get details below and register today! #Stroke #Rehabilitation #Houston #ContinuingEducation #ProfessionalDevelopment

We are proud to share that TIRR Memorial Hermann is part of the 2024 inaugural list of qualifying Rehabilitation Innovation Centers. TIRR Memorial Hermann was designated as a national rehabilitation innovation center as a result of legislation passed by Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden in January 2023. This law established the Dr. Joanne Smith Memorial Rehabilitation Innovation Centers designation which recognizes rehabilitation facilities that lead the nation in medical research, complex treatment and that drive innovative research for the entire field of rehabilitation. Learn more about this designation: https://go.cms.gov/3N792JH.

From the moment Melanie strapped on her first pair of rollerblades, the world felt like it was hers. By the time she was eight, rollerblading wasn’t just a hobby—it was a passion. But when Melanie turned nine, she stopped skating after an occasional health issue that caused sudden fainting spells and fatigue became more persistent. Learn how the team at TIRR Memorial Hermann helped her get back to her favorite activity: https://bit.ly/3ZFH9ja.

Three TIRR Memorial Hermann patients are receiving scholarships to help cover costs of therapy, thanks to former patient Kel Mabatah, whose recovery journey at TIRR Memorial Hermann inpsired him to give back to help others. The ‘Kel Strong’ Foundation funded three scholarships of $7,500 each to help cover 15 therapy sessions at TIRR Memorial Hermann. The foundation has funded more than $70,000 in scholarships since 2020. We are grateful to Kel for his ongoing generosity and support of our patients through their own recovery journeys. Learn more about Kel's story: https://bit.ly/3AVkjK1.

Thirteen-year-old Semyon from Dallas is glad that he is still alive. After a dive into a pool to escape a buzzing wasp left him paralyzed, Seymon is now in Houston at TIRR Memorial Hermann working toward regaining his strength and mobility. Watch his story from FOX 26 Houston: https://bit.ly/3YYsShk.

We are thrilled to welcome our first-ever facility dog, Annie, to the team! She's a two-year-old golden retriever who has been expertly trained by Canine Companions? to work directly with patients and families during their time at TIRR Memorial Hermann. Annie's job is to spread paws-itivity and provide comfort to help patients meet their goals and navigate their hospital stay. We are grateful to the Wilford Endowment for their generous support of our facility dog program and look forward to having our newest four-legged employee on campus soon to begin bonding with patients and employees. #FacilityDog #GoldenRetriever #Rehabilitation #TexasMedicalCenter

Save the date for the next Cancer Rehabilitation Symposium coming in 2025. Join us in partnership with MD Anderson Cancer Center to learn about #cancer treatments that impact #rehabilitation and evidence-based assessment and treatment strategies rom clinicians with leading institutions for cancer care and rehabilitation. Be on the lookout for more details to come.