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Iowa teacher returns to classroom after spinal cord injury

Patient Stories

As a teacher, lesson plans are a part of Whitney Hulse’s daily life. But after suffering a spinal cord injury in a car crash, Whitney, from Ames, Iowa, shifted from Spanish teacher to patient at Madonna’s Lincoln Campus, becoming a full-time student in relearning how to stand, walk and build stamina. Whitney worked tirelessly in therapy for six weeks, reaching milestones like standing, walking and driving. Today, Whitney is back in the classroom, teaching Spanish to her middle and high school students.

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The Madonna Difference: Madonna’s approach to catastrophic care

Catastrophic Care

When people survive a major physical trauma, rehabilitation is the next step in returning to independence. When it comes to work comp cases at Madonna, our holistic approach to care includes you in the process. Learn more about the Madonna difference.

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Iowa SCI survivor says Madonna was “only choice” for rehab after injury

Robert Goeden, who suffered an incomplete spinal cord injury after falling off scaffolding last January. he knew immediately that Madonna was the place to be for the next step in his recovery. The volunteer firefighter from Pierson, Iowa, spent two months working tirelessly to rebuild strength and stamina and is now grateful to be home with his wife and three children. 

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