Mar 20, 2026 | Concussion, Health Topics, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy
18-year-old Logan Mills’ concussion story isn’t a typical one. Through all his years playing tackle football from a young age, the talented athlete never experienced a hit or blow that raised concern about the possibility of concussion. Then, this past fall during his...
May 23, 2025 | Health Topics, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy
2024 was a rough year for 83-year-old Morris resident Joe Schmitz. For unknown reasons, he lost his inability to roll over in bed. Then he couldn’t get up from a chair on his own or fasten his seatbelt. He was having difficulty signing his name. As his physical...
Sep 25, 2024 | Concussion, Emergency Services, Health Topics, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy
By Stefanie Henline, board certified nurse practitioner with Morris Hospital Neurology Specialists As an experienced nurse practitioner, I see patients suffering from a variety of neurological issues, including concussions. Anyone who experiences a bump, blow, or jolt...
Feb 29, 2024 | Health Topics, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy
A steak dinner. It might sound simple, but for months, that was what Terry S. wished for — to be able to eat a juicy steak again. An avid cook, Terry had always enjoyed a good meal. But when complications from open-heart surgery left him unable to swallow, he wondered...
