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Courage Ignited: Firefighter Triumphs Over Brain Injury

Stevenson Skrzypek, a firefighter and veteran, has always been inspired to help others. In fact, he was training for a charity boxing event in March 2023 when he sustained a severe brain injury. He arrived at Stormont Vail Health in Topeka, Kansas, where doctors held little hope for his survival. “There was a brain bleed;…
Iowa teen known as ‘Amazing Grace’ shows grit and gratitude during brain injury recovery

Fifteen-year-old Grace Pauley’s recovery from a serious car accident in September has been nothing short of a miracle, her mom says. The Shelby, Iowa, teen simply surviving the rollover crash surprised her doctors. Her family was counseled to withdraw care and asked to consider organ donation. But her mom, Rhonda Buck, wasn’t ready to give up.…
Lincoln teacher and coach finds success in Madonna’s evidence-based practices

Scott Vampola thrives on the energy and intensity teens bring to his job as a Lincoln Southwest PE teacher and Lincoln Southeast varsity football coach. “I like the interaction with the high school kids,” Scott said. “They keep me guessing. I don’t know what the next day will bring.” But in late January, his family…
Brain injury survivor back to busy mom life thanks to therapy

Kayla Groeneweg’s life has always revolved around animals. Raised on a farm, she chose to pursue a career as a veterinary technician. When she’s not at work, she spends time with her three kids and her pets, including three dogs and three horses. In her spare time, she even picked up team roping events as…
Kansas City pharmacist’s faith keeping her strong after postpartum stroke

Lainie Linafelter experienced the best kind of joy on October 2nd, 2023. The joy of welcoming her new baby, Charlotte, into the world. But four days later, her family faced a traumatic situation. The 31-year-old new mom woke up with an unbearable migraine. “The pain was really radiant,” Lainie said. “It started in the back…
Stroke recovery moving forward for Missouri high school coach

On what turned out to be a not-so-typical Friday night, Aaron Vaeao did what he normally does. Stand on the sideline for Lee’s Summit North High School and coach his defensive linemen. Aaron, a former collegiate football player for Northern Arizona University, strives to influence the love of the game in his players, like he…
Cardiac rehabilitation gives Husker radio announcer new lease on life

As the radio voice of the Husker women’s basketball team, Matt Coatney puts his heart and soul into every iconic, ‘You betcha!’ call. But a health scare in 2023 forced him to take a step back and evaluate his heart. February is National Heart Month, and thanks to Madonna Wellness Club (ProActive) medical fitness gym and specialized cardiac…
Injured milk hauler benefits from Madonna’s full continuum of care

It started in the wee hours of the morning — a life changed with one icy step. On March 12th, 2023, Fred Hunt started his daily milk haul for Valley Queen Cheese Factory. He arrived at his first stop and as he went around to unhook the hoses, he slipped on a patch of ice.…
Paralympian inspires stroke survivor to continue pursuing basketball dreams

Ke’Shon Henderson loves basketball. In 2019, the high-school athlete had several offers to play at the collegiate level and had just signed a letter of intent to play for Judson University in Illinois when a traumatic injury and subsequent stroke changed his life. He came to Madonna Rehabilitation Hospitals Pediatric Program, where Jessie Franks, MA,…
Cultivating Careers: Jeff Kubik, RN, BSN, CRRN

Madonna Rehabilitation Hospitals is proud of the longevity of our organization—both how long we’ve served the Lincoln and Omaha communities, as well as the dedication of our staff who have continued Madonna’s mission throughout 20, 30, even 40 years of their career. Many of these staff members will tell you they didn’t expect the trajectory…