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CNA Receives Madonna Scholarship, Becomes Full-Time RN

Madison Jackson jokes she grew up and was raised in hospitals. “My family has had a lot of medical issues, so I’ve spent a lot of time there and I saw what the nurses did for my family, so I wanted to be able to do the same thing,” Jackson said. That spark led her…
Clínica de Rehabilitación Post-COVID
Kansas Mom Overcomes Brain Injury with Courage and Perseverance

Before her accident, Shannon Eastman was constantly on the move. “I was a working mom,” she said. “I worked as a legal assistant. My kids were active in school and I was very active in all the events.” That all changed one afternoon. “I was on my way back to work,” Shannon said. “It happened…
Advancing Rehabilitation
Breathing Easier: Celebrating Respiratory Therapists During RT Week

Recovering from a serious injury or illness can feel overwhelming, especially when someone struggles to breathe. At Madonna, our respiratory care staff are there every step of the way, ensuring patients can safely take their next breath and the next step in their recovery journey. Chris Cyza, LRCP, has been a respiratory therapist for 15…
Coordinating Care: The Role of the Nurse Case Manager

For many injured workers, the road to recovery can be complicated, often filled with logistical challenges and medical concerns. At Madonna Rehabilitation Hospitals, nurse case managers play a crucial role in ensuring a seamless transition from hospitalization to recovery, acting as the vital link between patients, healthcare providers, and insurance companies. One such Madonna nurse…
Kansas athlete proves toughness goes beyond the game

Kendall Forbes is used to pushing herself, on the softball field, in the classroom and even on the pageant stage as Ms. Kansas for America Strong. But when her world suddenly changed, those same lessons from the field of discipline, teamwork and perseverance became her playbook for recovery. At 22-years-old, Kendall was thriving. A student…
Passion, Purpose and Growth: An LPNs Career at Madonna

When she and her family moved to the Lincoln area 16 years ago, Kelli Ohnoutka, LPN, says she didn’t know about rehabilitation nursing. Now, she can’t imagine doing anything else in her career. “I put my application in several places, but when I interviewed here, the longevity of the staff and just everything about Madonna…
Virtual reality system helps Madonna researchers decode balance challenges

Madonna’s Research Institute prides itself on staying at the forefront of rehabilitation science. Using specialized technology like the Bertec balance system, physical therapists and researchers can better understand and treat balance deficits in patients recovering from serious injury or illness. The Bertec is a virtual reality platform equipped with force plates that sense where a…
Walking into the Future: The Madonna Institute’s innovative mobility research

Madonna’s Research Institute is reimagining the future of rehabilitation through robotics and artificial intelligence, giving hope to millions of Americans trying to maximize and maintain their mobility after serious injury or illness. Thanks to a three-year grant from the American Heart Association, Madonna researchers are developing a robotic hip exoskeleton designed to help stroke survivors…