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Lilian

As a former CNA, Lilian knew the seriousness of the COVID-19 virus. After testing positive, her condition worsened and became life-threatening.

Nash

A student at Colorado State University, Nash’s education took an unexpected detour when a three-story fall left him with brain and spinal cord injuries.

Judy B

While continuing her recovery at Vibra, Judy B. received support from the staff and her husband. She worked hard at her recovery and progressed from a trach tube to only requiring a CPAP device to sleep at night.

Ronnie Sorter

Wounds suffered in a car accident two years ago have caused ongoing issues for Ronnie Sorter. When they led him to Vibra Hospital of Denver, Ronnie found an advocate in Sonia, his wound nurse.

Apolonia Gallegos

Family plays an important role in a patient’s recovery, and that was certainly true for Apolonia. Severely injured in a car accident, Apolonia came to Vibra Hospital of Denver unresponsive and on a trach.

Steve W

Steve W. faced many challenges in his recovery after suffering multi-organ failure and septic shock. He came to Vibra to gain his strength and independence back.

Michael Stevens

Michael Stevens made great gains in therapy after suffering multiple injuries in a car accident. He improved his mobility and graduated to eating solid foods again after recovering from a crushed trachea.

Latest Stories

Theodora “Teddy” TraversDecember 5, 2023 - 12:22 pm
Theodora “Teddy” Travers was “knocking on death’s door” when she first arrived at Vibra Hospital of Denver. She weighed only 90 pounds, had severe gastrointestinal issues, and couldn’t walk. Things didn’t look good, but both Teddy and the Vibra staff were determined for a positive outcome.
Lorrie MargolinNovember 28, 2023 - 9:36 am
In the quiet halls of Vibra Hospital of Denver, Lorrie Margolin’s story unfolded with a determined spirit and the attentive care of clinical specialists. Facing the challenges of Guillain-Barre syndrome, profound loss marked Lorrie’s arrival at the critical care hospital—she couldn’t walk or talk and depended on a ventilator to breathe. Yet, from the outset, a dedicated team embarked on a mission to restore Lorrie’s mobility and independence.
Michael LopezFebruary 17, 2023 - 9:03 am
By the time Michael Lopez admitted to Vibra Hospital of Denver, he had already been through one heck of a year. It began with a fall at home, where he remained for over twelve hours. With firefighter assistance, Michael made his way to a hospital in Colorado Springs, where he was diagnosed with heart failure, pulmonary embolisms, and acute renal failure.
Denise MichaelsDecember 20, 2022 - 9:56 am
Adult respiratory distress syndrome, or ARDS for short, is a life-threatening diagnosis. Unfortunately, many people diagnosed with ARDS don’t survive. So when Denise Michaels admitted to Lutheran Hospital with a diagnosis of ARDS, she was in for the fight of her life.
Marie Anne Cristy AntivoMarch 4, 2022 - 9:53 am
Marie put in the hard work with her therapy team to regain her strength and relearn how to take her of herself after recovering from COVID-19.
Shauna OlmosFebruary 12, 2021 - 4:05 am
In early winter, Shauna Olmos suffered what she thought was just a regular fall backward. She didn’t think much of it. But over a short amount of time, Shauna developed a fever and had increasing knee pain.
Richard R.August 19, 2020 - 7:56 pm
Richard R. inspired his wife and the Vibra staff with his perseverance. He arrived fatigued and suffered muscle weakness. He left a different man, confident to take on recovery from home.
Tim B.August 11, 2020 - 7:56 pm
Facing a severe infection affecting all his major organs, Tim chose Vibra Hospital of Denver to help him return home.