Neurology & Neurosurgery Patient Stories

Employees as Patients: Anne Gallagher

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

Marshelle Samuels is a two-time stroke survivor, looking forward to a life of renewal

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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