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JNF Working to Elevate Brain Aneurysm Awareness
September is Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month and to help provide insight as well as spread awareness of this condition, The Joe Niekro Foundation™ is sharing daily facts about the brain and brain aneurysms, helpful tips for brain aneurysm survivors, as well as other important information through their social media channels which include Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, […]
Posted on Tuesday, September 13, 2016Read More -
JNF AWARDS THREE SEED GRANTS AT 2016 SNIS ANNUAL MEETING
The Joe Niekro Foundation was pleased to award $60,000 in research seed grants at the 2016 SNIS Annual Meeting in Boston this July. Among a pool of thirteen amazing applications, the Grants Review Board selected three to each receive a $20,000 seed grant that advances the study of brain aneurysms or brain arteriovenous malformations. The […]
Posted on Monday, August 1, 2016Read More -
In Her Eyes
I came across this poem by Michelle W. Emerson and had to share. I couldn’t have said it better and this tells my story about my hero…my Father! The depth of a father’s love shows in his daughter’s eyes. What’s known is what’s shown from sunset to sunrise. A foundation built on more than just […]
Posted on Sunday, June 19, 2016Read More -
MAY IS STROKE AWARENESS MONTH
ANYONE can have a stroke, so EVERYONE should be prepared! A stroke, sometimes called a brain attack, occurs when a blockage stops the flow of blood to the brain or when a blood vessel in or around the brain bursts. Strokes can and do occur in people of all ages. In fact, nearly a quarter […]
Posted on Monday, May 16, 2016Read More -
Should I Get a Second Opinion?
“What should I look for in a Neurosurgeon or Interventional Radiologist?” This is a common question many patients have as they are gaining more knowledge, and it is an answer people need to decide for themselves. As you seek out medical advice for your care, always remember it is every patient’s right to feel comfortable with […]
Posted on Wednesday, April 20, 2016Read More