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Kansas teen relies on love of S.T.E.M. to fuel his recovery
In the News, Patient Stories
April 30, 2024

Dakota Brockman had just started his freshman year at Hutchinson Community College and had big aspirations to study astronomy. After being diagnosed with Wilson’s disease, a rare neurological condition, Dakota came to Madonna Rehabilitation Hospitals to improve his speech, coordination and muscle control. With the help of Madonna’s rehabilitation engineering program and a visit from a retired NASA astronaut, Dakota’s mission was full of friendship, collaboration and innovation.

Kansas City man chooses Madonna for intensity of therapy after stroke
In the News, Patient Stories
April 17, 2024

Curt Burney says he never thought in his wildest dreams he would experience a stroke. Then, after returning home from a Thanksgiving dinner with family, he did. It impacted his right side, forcing him to relearn how to walk and talk. Combining Madonna’s stroke expertise, an athletic background and a sense of humor, Curt met his recovery journey with grit and determination.

Omaha woman advocates for herself, sees improvement in post-COVID symptoms through Madonna’s clinic
In the News, Patient Stories
April 04, 2024

After seeing specialist after specialist over a span of three years, Lou Dye was ready to try something new to help treat her post-COVID symptoms. A friend told her about Madonna’s post-COVID clinic, and she spent two months over the holiday season learning and applying the strategies she was introduced to in therapy to regain her active, busy lifestyle. Now, she wants to inspire others to advocate for themselves to get the help they need.

Kansas teen leans on humor and ‘dad jokes’ during brain injury recovery
In the News, Patient Stories
March 26, 2024

Determination and humor are hallmarks of Sagan Schultz’ personality. So, when he sustained a traumatic brain injury after a rollover car accident, he wanted to be sure he did not lose his sense of self. His positive and competitive attitude brought a lot of joy and laughter to his care team, which they used as motivation to propel his successful recovery. Read more about Sagan’s journey at Madonna here: