Patient Stories
“Knowing that I have hospital at home as an option makes me more willing to seek care.”
Being diagnosed with a rare condition often means becoming intimately familiar with advanced medical care, and 30-year-old Meredith, diagnosed with a condition known as nutcracker syndrome, is no stranger…
“They give you everything you need — at home.”
A trip to the emergency room at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) for shortness of breath turned into a unique care experience for…
“I can’t think of one thing that could have been better in the hospital than at home.”
When a respiratory infection takes a turn for the worse, ending up in the emergency department (ED) can be overwhelming by itself, but it’s even…
“This was more intensive than home care.”
When a serious medical diagnosis leads to frequent trips to the hospital and worrisome complications, it can be stressful for not just the patient, but…
“I really think it’s good if you want to get involved in your care.”
Palliative care is not often thought of as a long-term option for managing patients’ health concerns, but Louie, a regular visitor to the Henry Ford…
“It helped me to keep on track with what I needed to do.”
In 2024, 69-year-old Randy faced a challenging year. His history of heart disease emerged as a more serious concern beginning in May when he underwent…
“This program is fantastic. It makes you accountable for your success.”
Even when you have a positive outlook on life, sometimes you need an extra boost. Although active in his older years, Mark found himself in…
“Familiarity of surroundings increases the healing process.”
After a recent procedure at Marshfield Medical Center, Clarence, a retired dentist, found himself back home sooner than would be expected. Thanks to the Marshfield…
“It just helped everything, because it got us all on one page.”
When Taylor’s grandmother, Mabel, began having increased health complications, she followed a pattern that many older adults experience: she began visiting the hospital more frequently….
“I haven’t found anything they needed to do that couldn’t be done.”
As hospital-level care has grown in the United States, many of Contessa’s partner providers like the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), who offer hospital…
“I so appreciate everything they’ve given me back.”
Chronic illness can be especially challenging as we age, and for 89-year-old Robert, the end of 2023 seemed to be heading in the wrong direction….
“It wasn’t like they were working for the hospital, it’s like they were part of the family.”
When the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) launched its Recovery Care at Home program to bring hospital-level care to patients’ homes, Travis was…