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Mindstorms – The complete guide for families living with traumatic brain injury, authored by John W. Cassidy, M.D., president and founder of Nexus Health Systems, is now available for purchase. In Mindstorms, Dr. Cassidy provides readers with an overview of traumatic brain injuries, addresses common misperceptions, offers insight into treatment options, and helps families keep moving forward in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds. Lee Woodruff, who experienced first-hand how a severe brain injury impacts the entire family when her husband, TV journalist Bob Woodruff, was gravely injured by a roadside bomb in Iraq, said this about Mindstorms: “One of the greatest gifts a loved one can be handed in the midst of a storm is a life raft. This book is that raft.” Dr. Cassidy is a renowned neuropsychiatrist and former Harvard Medical School faculty member with more than 25 years of experience of helping patients with traumatic brain injuries regain the highest quality of life possible.  The book can be purchased through online retailers including Amazon and Barnes and Noble.

 

 


 

 

 

John W. Cassidy, M.D. Presents the Differences between Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and Motor Vehicle Accidents (MVAs) in Brain Injury at Recent Workshop

April 2, 2009

 

John W. Cassidy, M.D., president, chief executive officer, and chief medical officer of Nexus Health Systems, recently presented “MVA v. IED: Understanding the Differences” at the SFA/TRCEA 14th Annual LPC/CRC Workshop in The Woodlands, Texas on April 2, 2009.  In his presentation, Dr. Cassidy discussed the underlying neuropathology associated with traumatic brain injuries, the differences between brain injuries caused by improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and motor vehicle accidents (MVAs), and the evaluation and treatment of brain injuries.  The presentation, which discussed the incidence of brain injuries in troops returning from deployment overseas, covered neuro-medical and neurobehavioral treatment approaches that focus on maximizing independence and family involvement during the recovery process. Contact us to request a copy of Dr. Cassidy's presentation.

 

 


 

 

 

HealthBridge Children’s Hospital – Orange and Orange County Preferred Provider Organization Enter Into Provider Agreement
October 22, 2008

HealthBridge Children’s Hospital of Orange, CA and Orange County Preferred Provider Organization (OCPPO) have entered into a provider services agreement that is anticipated to be effective December 1, 2008. Although OCPPO and HealthBridge have partnered in the past to care for OCPPO members, this new agreement formalizes the relationship and will make HealthBridge Children’s Hospital available as an in-network provider to OCPPO members.

Questions regarding this announcement should be directed to David Cambra, Director of Revenue Development for Nexus Health Systems, at 713.589.4110.
 

 

 


 

 

 

Nexus Health Systems Post-Hurricane Ike Update

September 30, 2008

 

During Hurricane Ike, all Nexus Health Systems healthcare facilities in the Houston area, which include HealthBridge Children’s Hospital in Houston, Nexus Specialty Hospital in The Woodlands and Shenandoah, and Touchstone Neurorecovery Center in Conroe, sheltered in place and fared well.  Nexus Health Systems collaborated with local disaster authorities to provide patient placement from evacuated areas.  Pre-storm planning enabled all facilities to successfully rely on generators when power outages occurred because of the storm.  Nexus’s dedicated employees and physicians comforted patients and families during the storm and worked quickly to return hospital operations to normal.  Patient care operations are normal for all Nexus Health Systems facilities.

Families, friends, and healthcare providers are encouraged to contact our healthcare facilities if they have any questions.

HealthBridge Children’s Hospital, Houston, TX (281) 293-7774

Nexus Specialty Hospital, Shenandoah, TX and The Woodlands, TX (281) 364-0317

Touchstone Neurorecovery Center (936) 788-7770

 

 


 

 

“Summer Bash” Support Event Held for Brain Injury Survivors
July 7, 2008


Touchstone Neurorecovery Center and Memorial Hermann TIRR partnered to provide a summer celebration for brain injury survivors, caregivers, and their families. “Summer Bash” was held on Saturday, July 26, 2008 from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. in Houston, TX. The event provided an opportunity for brain injury survivors and their families to share their experiences and connect with a larger community of individuals who are dealing with similar issues. Food and games were provided at the festive event.

 

 


 

 

A Night of Dreams Comes Alive at The Houston Zoo

June 17, 2008

 

4th Annual Dreamnight a Unique and Memorable Experience for Area Families

 

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Nexus Specialty Hospital in The Woodlands Welcomes New Medical Director of Neurology

June 26, 2008

 

Stanley P. Fisher, MD, recently joined Nexus Specialty Hospital as the new medical director for its neurology division.

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New Medical Director to Oversee Integration of the Touchstone Program at Nexus Specialty Hospital

June 26, 2008

Nexus Health Systems recently appointed Ron Tintner, MD, to implement a new program at Nexus Specialty Hospital in The Woodlands that is based on the company’s services at the Touchstone Neurorecovery Center in Conroe.

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HealthBridge Expanding Its Pediatric Facilities

March 19, 2008

 

HealthBridge Children’s Hospital held a topping out ceremony recently to celebrate a new roof on its pediatric specialty hospital at 2929 Woodland Park Drive in the Westchase area.

 

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Nexus and Great-West Enter Into Provider Agreement

February 1, 2008

 

Nexus Health Systems and Great-West Healthcare entered into a hospital services agreement effective February 1, 2008.

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Nexus Health Systems Honors Markowski Upon Retirement
January 29, 2008

 

Nexus Health Systems recently honored Dr. Jon Markowski upon his retirement from the company with a reception at Nexus Specialty Hospital in The Woodlands, Texas.

 

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New Assistant Medical Director and Clinical Director of Neurology Joins Touchstone Neurorecovery Center

December 1,  2007

Touchstone Neurorecovery Center in Conroe announced that Jude Theriot, MD, has been appointed as its assistant medical director and clinical director of neurology.

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Murdock Named VP of Human Resources
September 10, 2007

Guy Murdock has been appointed Nexus Health Systems vice president of human resources, bringing more than 17 years of human resources experience to the company’s executive leadership team.

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Nexus Health Systems Announces Mutual Termination of Stock Purchase Agreement

June 7, 2007

 

Nexus Health Systems, Inc. (“Nexus”) today announced that it has mutually agreed with Select Medical Corporation (“Select”) to terminate the Stock Purchase Agreement dated March 26, 2007, pursuant to which Nexus was to sell substantially all of its assets to Select.

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Houston West Chamber of Commerce Honors HealthBridge Children’s Hospital with Star Award

February 19, 2007

 

The Star Awards celebration was created in 1998 to highlight local companies that demonstrate outstanding achievement on three levels: economic growth, contributions to the community, and industry and customer recognition. HealthBridge won the Star Award honoring businesses with 26 to 150 employees.

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Markowski Named Director of Physical Medicine and Rehab at NSH

February 9, 2007

 

Nexus Specialty Hospital has appointed Jon Markowski, M.D., as program director of physical medicine and rehabilitation.

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Nexus Specialty Hospital Announces New Director of ICU, Pulmonary Care

February 9, 2007

 

Jefy Mathew, M.D., has been named director of intensive care and pulmonary care at Nexus Specialty Hospital. Dr. Mathew received his medical education and completed his internship and residency in Houston, but for the past eight years has been living and working in Boston.

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Liaw Joins Houston’s HealthBridge Children’s Hospital As Assistant Medical Director
January 14, 2007


Nexus Health Systems recently announced that Shih-Ning Liaw, M.D., has assumed the role of assistant medical director at HealthBridge Children’s Hospital in Houston. He will provide assistance to Dr. Robert Yetman, medical director at HealthBridge, who also recently joined the hospital’s administration.

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Nexus Health Appoints New Medical Director at Houston’s HealthBridge Children’s Hospital
January 14, 2007

 

Nexus Health Systems recently welcomed Robert Yetman, MD, as its new medical director for HealthBridge Children’s Hospital, which provides comprehensive, interdisciplinary care for children with birth and developmental disorders, catastrophic illness or traumatic injury.

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Touchstone Neurorecovery Center is introducing a new concept to Conroe

December 16, 2006

 

The center, which specializes in helping people who have suffered brain injuries adapt to daily life, will offer patients who are ready the opportunity to live in a home and develop a more self-sufficient lifestyle.

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Leder appointed new medical director at Touchstone Neurorecovery Center

December 7, 2006

 

Nexus Health Systems recently introduced Stuart Leder, MD, as its new medical director for Touchstone Neurorecovery Center, a nationally recognized neurobehavioral rehabilitation center located in Conroe, TX.

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NEXUS Health begins children's hospital expansion

November 17, 2006

 

NEXUS Health Systems has broken ground on a $7.5 million expansion of HealthBridge Children's Hospital. Architects Perkins + Will, building contractors Hull & Hull Inc. and Healthlink Development have been hired to work on the project.

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Nexus Specialty Hospital Celebrates One-Year Anniversary of Shenandoah Campus

August 15, 2006

 

Nexus Specialty Hospital’s Shenandoah campus marked its first year in operation in July 2006 with an anniversary celebration for its employees.  The festivities featured an assortment of food and raffle drawings for employees, and were attended by representatives of the South Montgomery County Woodlands Chamber of Commerce.

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Former HealthSouth executives join Nexus

September 19, 2005

 

Nexus Health Systems has added two new executives in key positions that had been vacant for more than 18 months.

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June 17, 2005

Whether working as the director of a brain injury program at a Houston hospital or as a neuropsychology expert hired by law firms to determine long-term medical needs of accident victims, Charlene Madison-Cassidy saw first-hand how traumatic injuries could turn a person's life upside down.

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November 19, 2004

 

Dr. John Cassidy banded together more than a decade ago with three partners to form Nexus Health Systems. The founders wanted to create a specialized health care environment where patients with catastrophic neurological injuries can receive individual treatment and rehabilitation programs specific to their needs.

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Nexus president receives national award

August 31, 2004

 

Dr. John W. Cassidy, president and CEO of Houston-based Nexus Health Systems, has been awarded The Maxwell J. Schleifer Distinguished Service Award.

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NHS to build new Woodlands facility

July 16, 2004

 

Nexus Health Systems has broken ground on a 40,000-square-foot free-standing medical specialty hospital in The Woodlands. The long-term acute care, 54-bed facility will be called Nexus Specialty Hospital and is scheduled to open its doors in the second quarter of next year, says Dr. John W. Cassidy, NHS president and CEO.

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