For several years, Sonia Sarabia was unable to walk. Her mobility challenges were related to myelopathy, a condition that affects the spinal cord, and became more severe after a fall in 2022. In 2024, Sonia came to Ballard Rehabilitation Hospital’s outpatient center to improve her mobility and strength as she prepared for surgery to address contractures in her feet. As she consistently attended therapy, Sonia began making steady gains.
After suffering a life-changing cervical spinal cord injury, Diandre Grant faced a difficult recovery. To begin rebuilding his strength and function through intensive therapy, he was referred to Ballard Rehabilitation Hospital, an inpatient medical rehabilitation hospital in San Bernardino.
Before his injury, Andrew Stewart lived independently and managed his daily life without assistance. But after suffering a serious fracture to his right femur, along with additional medical complications following surgery, everything changed. Following his hospitalization, Andrew arrived at Ballard Rehabilitation Hospital facing significant challenges.
When Efren Cortez arrived at Ballard Rehabilitation Hospital, he faced a long road ahead. After surviving a gunshot wound to the neck that left him with fractures in his vertebrae, he required the help of two people just to move in bed or transfer to a wheelchair. He couldn’t walk, propel his wheelchair, or complete daily activities on his own.
Vibra Healthcare is pleased to welcome Sean Dougherty as the new chief executive officer of Ballard Rehabilitation Hospital, a Vibra Healthcare hospital providing inpatient medical rehabilitation services to individuals recovering from injury, illness, or surgery.
