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Employees as Patients: Anne Gallagher
12/21/2017
Anne, a longtime labor & delivery nurse, suffered a frightening brain hemorrhage after an ice-skating fall, but she was in good hands at UI Health. ‘Dr. Charbel saved my brain — and saved my life.’ Read More
Laura Lora was impressed with the compassionate care she received as a stroke patient at UI Health
04/29/2016
My neurologist, Dr. Fernando Testai is awesome. Read More
Marshelle Samuels is a two-time stroke survivor, looking forward to a life of renewal
04/29/2016
The positive atmosphere at UI Health led Marshelle to an awakening that with time and patience she would get better Read More
Jason McClellan was a healthy college basketball player, until he suffered from a stroke — twice.
04/29/2016
Thanks to the fast action of the stroke team at UI Health, Jason is now fully recovered and has a new medical plan to remain stroke-free. Read More
Best Care & Beyond
09/10/2015
Transferred to UI Health department of obstetrics and gynecology that specializes in high-risk obstetrics after ultrasound determined that my son had hydrocephalus. Read More
Harry Jordan was born with a time bomb in his brain.
04/25/2015
Harry Jordan working to change the face of stroke recovery. Read More
Mike Armstrong lost his freshmen year of basketball to a freaky bone cyst. Now the varsity player is back to scoring in the paint.
03/25/2015
Neurosurgeons removed Mike Armstrong’s paralyzing bone cyst and helped him get back on the court. Read More
Matthew Leone Risked His Life But Says His Neurosurgeon Saved It.
10/07/2014
I ran across the street and threw myself at a guy who was simultaneously strangling and beating his wife. - Matthew Leone Read More