Survivor Stories

Woman finds courage in journey to rebuild her face

Once known as the “woman without a face,” Carolyn Thomas helps other survivors of domestic violence

When Carolyn Thomas arrived at the office of Eugene Alford, M.D., for a preoperative visit, he greeted her with a warm embrace. She had driven three hours from her home in Waco, Texas, to see the reconstructive plastic surgeon, a dear friend and mentor. Alford ushered Thomas into an exam room at the Houston Methodist […]

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How Long Do Transplanted Organs Last?

By Britni R. McAshan April 30, 2019

On July 7, 1990, Randy Creech got a second chance at life when he received a new heart. But the transplant came with an expiration date. I was sitting [...]

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Seat Belt, Airbags Save North Houston Man’s Life

By John Martinez May 8, 2017

Freddie Jackson says he s very familiar with Harris Health System s Lyndon B. Johnson and Ben Taub hospitals. In the late 1980s, he helped build them laying brick, [...]