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Talented teen returns to stage after brain injury
In the News, Patient Stories
February 21, 2023

Between schoolwork, drama, band, choir, Ultimate Frisbee club and Boy Scouts, 16-year-old Matthew Schulte stays busy and knows the value of hard work. So, it’s no surprise he has had an incredible recovery from a traumatic brain injury sustained in a November car crash. Arriving at Madonna Rehabilitation Hospitals in a minimally conscious state, he was unable to walk, talk or even eat on his own, but he was determined to get strong enough to return to the stage in time for a National Honor Choir concert in Cincinnati Feb. 22. See below for more information about his journey.

Christmas traditions keep spirits high for cancer survivor
In the News, Patient Stories
December 23, 2022

With three children, 10 grandchildren and even one great-grandchild, Nancy Thompson has spent many Decembers baking and decorating Christmas cookies. After she was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a rare bone marrow cancer, Nancy set a goal to be home for the holidays. With the help of her care team, she was able to participate in all her traditions and get strong enough to return home just in time for Christmas with her family.

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