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Lincoln man back to work in aviation one year after serious spinal cord injury

In the News

The last few years have been a roller coaster ride for James Rosenkranz. After breaking his leg in a 2018 car crash, James’ hope for a brief recovery has turned into years of rehabilitation. While healing from trauma, he developed a blood clot that traveled to his lungs causing a pulmonary embolism, and wound up in the hospital again. James slipped into a two-week coma, losing function of both legs. Doctors weren’t optimistic, giving James only an 11% chance of recovering. But that didn’t stop the retired Navy veteran from setting the bar high working with his care team at Madonna Rehabilitation Hospitals-Lincoln Campus.

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During COVID-19, communication is key for those with complex needs

COVID-19 has presented communication challenges for people of all abilities. The team at Madonna is passionate about presenting solutions to help those with complex needs communicate with their health care teams and stay connected with loved ones. 

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Kansas teen a walking testament to hope and healing

In the News, Patient Stories

Caleb Tobias of Clearwater, Kansas, has defied all the odds stacked against him after a devastating car crash on March 6. The teenager arrived at Madonna’s Lincoln Campus after 10 surgeries, extremely weak, visually impaired, but his strong faith intact. After six months of intensive rehabilitation, Caleb, wearing his signature red shoes, met his goal to walk out the doors of Madonna. 

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