Kansas City pharmacist’s faith keeping her strong after postpartum stroke
In the News, Patient Stories
February 22, 2024Thirty-one years old and four days postpartum, Lainie Linafelter was supposed to be enjoying newborn snuggles with her daughter, Charlotte. Instead, she sustained multiple strokes and the Lincoln native needed intense therapy at Madonna Rehabilitation Hospitals. As a pediatric pharmacist at Children’s Mercy in Kansas City, her care team creatively incorporated both motherhood and career preparation into her recovery journey. Her story of strength, grace and faith will surely inspire you.