Knee Replacement Keeps Retiree on His Feet
When retired maintenance mechanic Jessie Hunt noticed his knee beginning to swell more than five years ago, he was told a shot was the best option. That idea didn’t appeal to him, so he made
Doctor Becomes a Patient After Knee Injury
Dr. Paul Heikkinen, a chiropractor, knows all about treating pain. He has dedicated his career to offering patients therapy and information to help them live active, healthy lifestyles without the nagging aches and pains that
Dancer Recovers and Prepares for National Competition
Alyssa Rodriguez has been dancing most of her life. Some of her fondest childhood memories were inside a dance studio. She had her first major injury at the age of 13 with a torn meniscus.
Woman Sings Praises for Relief from Joint Pain
Claire Godwin is grateful for the opportunity to serve people. Using talents as a pianist, vocalist, and missionary, she enjoys an active life full of travel, meeting like-minded volunteers, and helping people. Godwin and her
Crossing the Finish Line Again – Mom Remedies Running Injury with Physical Therapy
Christy Leonard took up the sport of running as a way to stay healthy, but it soon became an important stress-reliever for this busy mom of three who balances family with a full-time job. “I
Teacher Puts Science to Work for Her Back Pain
Debra Hardy, a teacher with three decades of experience, loves to share a passion for science with her students. The 60-year-old resident of Krum leads her students through hands-on experiments, helping concepts come to life
Retiree Back to Playing Golf after Having Both Hips and Knees Replaced
Don Gustovich has been an active person his entire life, from his high school days of playing baseball, football and basketball, to a busy retired lifestyle that includes plenty of golf. At 69-years-old, he also
Texas Health 2018 Top Ten Stories
Partnering with you for a lifetime of health and well-being ™ As 2018 draws to a close, the Texas Health communications team has taken a look back at our favorite stories from the last 12 months.
Active Grandad Returns to Play with Assist from Texas Health Fort Worth
“Family is very important to me,” explains George Humphrey, a 60-year-old grandfather from McKinney. “God and family — that’s my life.” That life had the potential to look very different for Humphrey and his family
Good Follow-Through Puts Retiree Back in Game
Any baseball player knows a good throw or hit also involves careful follow-through. For one Granbury man, he found that follow-through is just as important in medical care as it is in sports. Tim Hatch