I was admitted to Queens Hospital, suffering from what my doctor called “Acute Hypoxic Respiratory Failure,” brought on by COVID-19 pneumonia. In other words, I was not getting enough oxygen and my body was shutting down. The hospital kept me alive, but I was in no shape to go home. My doctor referred me to Holliswood Center for my recovery and rehab. What a great choice! The therapy team—physical, occupational and speech—taught me to walk, talk, breathe and eat again. After six weeks, I was healthier, stronger, and able to go back to my home and family. Thank God—and the Holliswood Center team!

I was admitted to Queens Hospital, suffering from what my doctor called “Acute Hypoxic Respiratory Failure,” brought on by COVID-19 pneumonia. In other words, I was not getting enough oxygen and my body was shutting down. The hospital kept me alive, but I was in no shape to go home. My doctor referred me to Holliswood Center for my recovery and rehab. What a great choice! The therapy team—physical, occupational and speech—taught me to walk, talk, breathe and eat again. After six weeks, I was healthier, stronger, and able to go back to my home and family. Thank God—and the Holliswood Center team!

Obesity is a terrible condition. I weighed over 700 pounds. I was in poor health and in dire straits, physically and mentally. I tried many different weight loss programs but to no avail. I finally hit rock bottom when, due to my excess weight, I lost my balance and fractured my leg. It turns out, breaking my leg may have been the best thing that could’ve happened to me. I went to Holliswood Center to rehab, and individually and as a whole, the team there lifts my spirits. They are friendly, make me laugh and show that they care. My therapists are incredible individuals, and I don’t know where I’d be without them. I love this Holliswood Center. The staff, the rooms and the food are all good. And after three months, I’ve lost over 200 pounds. What an amazing transformation!