Aspiring Doctor Becomes Resilient Patient: Matt’s Journey with Guillain-Barre Syndrome
Meet Matt Mizzoni, a second-year pediatric resident whose life took an unexpected turn when he was diagnosed with Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS). His journey began in the acute care unit at Covenant HealthCare, where he received initial treatment. Later, Matt was transferred to Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation at Covenant HealthCare in Saginaw, where he spent four […]
Adapting with a Positive Attitude: Jorge’s Journey with a State-of-the-Art Prosthetic
Witness the remarkable journey of Jorge as he faced the sudden challenge of an above the knee amputation followed by a resilience to adapt with a brand new state-of-the-art prosthetic. This video is a testament to Jorge and the team at Mary Free Bed at Covenant HealthCare in Saginaw, Michigan and power of perseverance and […]
From Stroke Recovery to Triathlon Triumph: How Physical Therapy helped Gary Thrive
Frankenmuth resident Gray Pringle wasn’t going to let a stroke stop him from competing in a triathlon. Fueled by his faith and a determination to compete, hear how this soon to be 60-year-old accomplished his goal with the help of the team at Mary Free Bed at Covenant HealthCare in Saginaw, MI. After completing the […]
Rhythm of Resilience: Jo Jo’s Rehabilitation Journey after Cardiac Arrest
In February 2023, Joe “Jo Jo” Jimenez collapsed on stage while performing during a concert. He had experienced sudden cardiac arrest, and CPR was administered for a staggering 40 minutes. Due to the lack of oxygen, Jo JO suffered an anoxic brain injury. He slowly regained strength in the ICU. Following two weeks of stabilization, […]
The Perfect Fit: The Benefits of an On-site Orthotics & Prosthetics + Bionics Team
Go behind the scenes into a unique partnership at Mary Free Bed at Covenant HealthCare. The on-site Mary Free Bed Orthotics & Prosthetics + Bionics team partners with therapists to deliver unparalleled patient care. Mary Free Bed team members, prosthetist Ben Hogan and physical therapist Kristin Pilara, take you through their collaborative approach – from […]
Memory, Speech & Strength: Jon’s Inspiring Story after a Traumatic Brain Injury
After suffering a traumatic bicycle accident in Michigan during a journey that began in Seattle, Jon Klein found himself at Mary Free Bed at Covenant HealthCare in Saginaw, Michigan. Struggling with memory lapses, disorientation, and speech difficulties from his 30-foot fall, Jon’s recovery was a challenging process. Under the dedicated care of his speech-language pathologist […]
Teen Friends Overcome Serious Injuries After a Car Crash
Cal Plarske and Daniel Fournier were looking forward to their freshman year of high school when a semi-truck slammed into the back of the car they were riding in. The 14-year-old friends suffered different but serious injuries. Cal and Daniel have had the rare opportunity to navigate physical rehabilitation together in the Pediatric Inpatient Rehabilitation […]
Dustin’s Determination Fuels Rehabilitation Journey after Brain Injury
“Dustin just has so much grit and determination.” Dustin Poszywak’s rehabilitation journey began after a motorcycle accident in September 2021. He spent six months in an acute care hospital before coming to the Adult Inpatient Brain Injury program Mary Free Bed at Covenant HealthCare in Saginaw, Michigan. Dustin’s perseverance and positive attitude – along with […]
Regaining Strength after Cellulitis: James’ Story
After he was diagnosed with cellulitis, James had 17 surgeries. Cellulitis is a common skin infection – but it can also cause serious health problems. James nearly lost his leg as a result of his infection, but the surgeries saved it. He turned to the experts at Mary Free Bed at Covenant HealthCare for therapy […]
Get Up and Go! Finding Gains in Stroke Rehabilitation Recovery – Mary’s Story
“Either you are going to stay like this or you are going to get up and you’re going to start doing something real quick.” Days after experiencing a stroke, Mary Rosales Garcia tapped into her inner motivation and pushed herself through stroke rehabilitation at Mary Free Bed at Covenant HealthCare. In this video, learn how […]