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As a mother of four and a registered nurse, Racheal Johnson of Fort Dodge, Iowa, is used to caring for others. Now, after a stroke in March, she finds herself on the other side of things. Read more to learn about her rehabilitation journey at Madonna.
Madonna Rehabilitation Hospitals is a leading destination for stroke recovery. We offer stroke survivors of all ages a comprehensive continuum of care, with multiple levels of inpatient care, a robust outpatient Rehabilitation Day Program and traditional outpatient therapy.
After a stroke left 29-year-old Matt Koppen paralyzed from the hips down, he came to Madonna eager to return to the great outdoors. The Madonna care team quickly introduced him to a variety of wheelchairs, like the Action Trackchair, that would make it possible for him to return to hunting and fishing.
Kamden Steffen experienced a stroke last September while playing a high school football game. While at Madonna, the teen used his love of sports to propel his recovery forward.
In 2021, Jackie Nelson experienced a stroke and nearly died as a result. After several months of recovery at Madonna, Jackie is grateful to return home and embrace her life roles as a mother, daughter and sister again.
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