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Two people who crossed paths in rehab hospital count their blessings

Two former Madonna patients, Hannah Matthew and John Abkes, who survived incredible odds are performing in the same Christmas pageant at an Omaha church. WOWT shares what it means for both of them.
Kansas TBI teen reunites with Madonna care team

“It’s been awhile. How are you doing?” Dayton Copeland received a warm welcome from the pediatric care team at Madonna’s Omaha Campus. “Just kind of excited to see everyone again and here for a different reason,” said Dayton. The Kansas teen is here today to reunite and catch up with his former nurses and therapists on what…
Stroke survivor dresses as clown as part of therapy

Gracie the clown isn’t spooky. Stroke survivor Alice Gewecke recently brought only laughs and smiles to other patients as she performed her clown routine as part of her occupational and speech therapy at Madonna’s Omaha Campus. “Gracie told me on our very first day that being a clown was a big part of her life,…
Iowa man makes most of life after fall leaves him paralyzed

Former patient Andrew Strom has a completely different outlook on life after he sustained a paralyzing spinal cord injury in 2015.
Amid recovery, surprise opera brings smiles

Ann Marie Snook, the director of music at Washburn University, enjoyed a special opera performance on her last day of therapy at Madonna’s Lincoln Campus.
Adam Brubaker determined to walk again after paralysis

Former Madonna patient Adam Brubaker shares his story with his hometown newspaper, the Jefferson Herald, of Jefferson, Iowa.
Guillian-Barre syndrome survivor returns to Lincoln (KOLN)

1011 News (KOLN) was there as a former patient who recovered from Guilliain-Barre syndrome, Karen Guyll, returned to Madonna’s Lincoln Campus to meet with patients fighting the same battle.
Independence Day is more than just a holiday at Madonna

Every day is a celebration of independence at Madonna as our patients constantly achieve new milestones in their journey to reach their highest level of independence after a serious injury or illness.While the nation celebrates the Fourth of July, this month we’re highlighting stories about patients who have relearned to walk, excelled in adaptive sports,…
With motivation from Madonna staff, Kansas woman exceeds expectations

Motivation is the driving force behind rehabilitation, but where patients find their motivation differs. Brandi Jecha, 25, says one of her biggest motivators was Physical Therapist Kristi Rocole. After falling 20 feet from a deer stand, Brandi would need intense therapy to regain movement in her left side. With Kristi by her side, Brandi says…
Nebraska women find support in friendship during rehabilitation

LINCOLN, Neb. (MADONNA)–It’s said that friendship makes the world go around. It can also have positive effects when it comes to healing. For two Nebraska women whose separate lives were interrupted by serious illnesses, an instant bond helped them see the path to recovery. Lisa and Debbie don’t always race their wheelchairs as they travel the…