Kindred Hospital St. Louis

When Michael began to feel sick and developed a serious cough, he had to call a friend after he started to have difficulty breathing. He was taken to an acute care hospital and diagnosed with COVID-19. He remained at the facility until he was able to be transferred to Kindred Hospital where he could receive respiratory therapy and begin his rehabilitation. At the beginning of his stay Michael was unresponsive and needed full assistance from his caregivers for all his needs. H...is entire team of caregivers worked together to help Michael on his long journey, and day by day he made progress in all areas of his recovery until he was finally able to be discharged from Kindred. I am so thankful to be alive, Michael affirmed before he was discharged from Kindred. "I plan to enjoy life more, lighten up and not get stressed out about uncomfortable things. See more

My main goal is to get back to a normal life after COVID, Marvin shared just before he was cleared to be discharged. Shortness of breath and chest pain originally led the retired police officer to the hospital where he was diagnosed with COVID-19 and had to be placed on a ventilator when he stopped being able to breathe on his own. Additional complications followed, including kidney failure, septic shock and uncontrollable pain, and Marvin was then transferred to Kindred Ho...spital to receive respiratory therapy and rehabilitation. My nurses and all the staff here helped me and motivated me to get better, and I want everyone to take this very seriously because I know firsthand it is a very real sickness. Everyone who helped me from the time I was admitted to the ER and to my discharge from Kindred pulled me out of the grave and I will be forever grateful. See more

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Happy Occupational Therapy Month to all of our amazing therapists! Your holistic and personalized approach to evaluations, interventions and outcomes plays such a vital role in helping our patients reach their recovery goals, and for that we are extremely grateful. #NationalOTMonth

This year's #WorldHealthDay theme, "Building a fairer, healthier world," resonates with us as we continue to work toward increasing access to much-needed healthcare services across the country. And we would like to say thank you to all healthcare workers around the world. #KindredCore6

Knowing the specialized care options for recovering COVID-19 patients after the ICU is critical for their optimal recovery. Hear from our Hospital Division SVP and Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Sean Muldoon, as he discusses this patient population with Dr. John Whyte, CMO of WebMD, and how LTAC hospitals are uniquely equipped to care for these patients: http://Kindrd.care/6186H8pRs

Rodelio works as a dialysis nurse at a medical center and was caring for COVID-19 patients when he began to experience the symptoms associated with the viral infection. He developed respiratory and kidney failure, sepsis and a critical buildup of fluid in his lungs, requiring Rodelio to be placed on a ventilator. Then he began his recovery at Kindred Hospital. I am very pleased with my time here at Kindred, Rogelio affirmed before he was discharged. They helped me to get better, and I am happy we chose to come here. My wife and family are amazed at how quickly I got better, and they are excited for me to do rehab next, so I can come home again!

Roger contracted COVID-19 as an RN caring for others on the front lines. He developed multiple, serious complications from the virus and eventually was admitted to Kindred Hospital to work on respiratory therapy and rehabilitation. Our proven history of successfully liberating patients from breathing machines has been central to delivering positive patient outcomes during the pandemic.

Jay and Carol met over six years ago when they were patients at a rehabilitation facility. During the course of their treatment, they became friends, exchanged phone numbers and, after they had both recovered and returned home, made plans for a date. Over the next few months their relationship deepened and they fell in love. Even though Jay has faced several health challenges since they first met, Carol has always been at his side and just recently while Jay was at Kindred Ho...spital, they decided that they were meant to be married and started making arrangements. Then, on a sunny morning in the middle of August, Jay and Carol were wed by their pastor and a couple of witnesses who attended the ceremony just outside of Kindred Hospital. We’re ready for Jay to get better, so he can be discharged and come home, and we can start our lives as husband and wife, Carol shared. We are strong in our faith and grateful that it was fate that brought us together.

This is Respiratory Care Week. Thanks to all respiratory therapists for their professionalism, hard work, sacrifice, and commitment to providing excellent patient care during the COVID-19 pandemic.