Shepherd Center

After her son Holden sustained a traumatic brain injury in a car crash just days after high school graduation, Trisha Ludwig’s life changed forever. For five years, she’s been on what caregivers often call “a marathon, not a sprint.” Trisha opens up about the challenges and triumphs of caregiving — from finding strength in the most challenging moments to learning how to care for herself while supporting her son’s recovery at Shepherd Center. Click the link below to hear her insights, advice, and heartfelt reflections that might resonate with anyone on a similar path. https://bit.ly/41xPnen #ShepherdCenter #Caregiver #CaregiverJourney #TBI #BrainInjuryRecovery #SupportSystem

Thanks to the Pine Tree Garden Club and the Iris Garden Club, holiday magic is in the air at Shepherd Center! These amazing volunteers have been working hard to deck the halls, spread festive cheer, and make our campus shine bright for the season. From twinkling lights to beautiful wreaths, their thoughtful decorations bring joy to our patients, families, and staff. Thank you to these garden clubs for turning Shepherd Center into a winter wonderland! #ShepherdCenter #HolidaySpirit #DeckTheHalls #Community #Volunteers

Next year, Shepherd Center marks an incredible milestone—50 years of being on a mission to excel in rehabilitation, innovation, and care. To honor this journey, we’re giving you a glimpse behind the scenes of our hospital as we capture everyday moments with our patients, staff, and the vibrant community that makes Shepherd Center so special. From therapy sessions to life-changing breakthroughs, these moments remind us why Shepherd Center has been a beacon of hope and healing for half a century. Stay tuned for the full video! #Shepherd50 #50YearsOfHope #EmpoweringLives #BehindTheScenes #ShepherdCenter

Congratulations to former Shepherd Center patient Sachin Chamaria, who made history as the first Indian athlete to win gold in the individual Boccia BC-3 Men's category at the World Boccia Challenger 2024 in Bahrain! Not stopping there, Sachin also became the first Indian athlete to secure medals at two international Boccia events in the same year. Boccia, an adaptive Paralympic sport of skill and strategy, has become Sachin's passion and purpose. This incredible achievement reflects his unwavering determination and drive. After sustaining a spinal cord injury in 2008, Sachin found renewed strength during his rehabilitation at Shepherd Center, where he rediscovered his love for sports through recreational therapy. Those lessons shaped the athlete and advocate he is today, breaking barriers on the global stage. Join us in celebrating Sachin's historic win and wishing him the best as he continues representing his country and inspiring the world! #GoldForIndia #WorldBocciaChallenger2024 #AdaptiveSports #ShepherdStrong #BocciaChampion #DisabilityInclusion #Inspiration #AdaptiveAthletes

Celebrating one year of accessibility! In honor of the one-year anniversary of PlayStation's Access Controller—a true game-changer for adaptive gaming—they spent time with our own Jared Grier, assistive technology rehabilitation engineer, to discuss his groundbreaking work in accessible gaming. Gaming isn’t just fun—it’s a powerful therapy tool that helps improve dexterity, mental health, and connection. Click the link to watch the documentary and see how Jared and our incredible team are assisting patients to rediscover joy and independence through gaming. https://lnkd.in/e3abEZK3 #AccessibleGaming #TherapyThroughGaming #ShepherdCenter #PlayStationAccess #GamingForAll #Playstation

Thank you to our incredible donors and supporters this past Giving Tuesday. Through your generosity, we raised over $150,000 to help support our patients and their families. #GivingTuesday #Donations #DonorsMatter #ShepherdCenter

Once Upon A Room brought the magic to Shepherd Center! Our adolescent patients were thrilled to have their rooms transformed with a few of their favorite things. Thank you, Once Upon a Room, for reminding us of the power of kindness and the joy of a beautifully decorated space. You’ve brightened many days and created moments our patients will cherish forever. #OnceUponARoom #ShepherdCenter #AdolescentRehabilitation

The incredible team from Aetos Imaging joined forces with Shepherd Center's Recreation Therapy team for our annual holiday clinic! Aetos sponsored lunch for our hardworking staff and volunteered alongside our patients and their families. Here's what one Aetos team member had to say: "The Aetos team was excited to volunteer at the Shepherd Center holiday clinic, as their mission to help patients rebuild their lives perfectly aligns with our values. This collaboration allows us to explore meaningful applications of our technology in healthcare and allows us to see its impact as patients regain confidence and rejoin their communities. We love working with Kelly and the incredible rec therapy team!" During the clinic, patients had the chance to connect, practice various skills, and get into the festive spirit by decorating wreaths and trees to brighten their rooms and doors. A huge thank you to Aetos and all the volunteers who made this magical day possible! #ShepherdCenter #RecreationTherapy #HolidayCheer #VolunteersMakeADifference #Aetos

Our pharmacy team is truly part of the backbone of Shepherd Center, playing a vital role in the care and recovery of our patients. From ensuring precise medication management to contributing to groundbreaking clinical innovations, their expertise helps drive the success of our rehabilitation programs and the well-being of our patients every day. As we celebrate their contributions, we're also gearing up for the @ASHPOfficial Midyear 2025 Conference in New Orleans, LA! Here's where you can find our team: 📆Monday, 12-9: Residency Showcase Booth 4182 | 1-4 p.m. CST 📆Tuesday, 12-10: Post-Graduate Education and Learning Experiences Facilitation | 11:15-12:15 p.m. CST 📆Wednesday, 12-11: Resident Poster Session | 11 AM-12 p.m. CST 📆Wednesday, 12/18: ASHP Virtual Residency Showcase | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. EST We're proud to have our own Dina Nakhleh as a featured leader in Tuesday's session! Whether you're a prospective resident or simply curious about our innovative work, we hope to see you there. #ShepherdCenter #Pharmacy #HealthcarePharmacy #ASHP24 #ResidencyShowcase #RehabilitationLeadership

At Shepherd Center, our research focuses on results directly impacting patient recovery. Our research team works hand-in-hand with our clinic teams to identify gaps in care and develop solutions that lead to more efficient and effective treatments. From improving arm and hand function for spinal cord injury patients with electrical stimulation and therapy to leveraging remote monitoring devices for better at-home multiple sclerosis (MS) care and finding innovative ways to help brain injury patients return to meaningful work — our research is driven by one mission: to enhance lives and outcomes. By addressing the needs of our patients, we’re transforming hope into possibility every day. #ShepherdCenter #TransformingCare #RehabilitationResearch #InnovationInCare #WeSeePossibility