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Caregivers Around the Globe, Lois Sternat
My daughter, Lindey, had two AVM ruptures. Her first was when she was 27 years old when we discovered her AVM on January 4, 2013. She walked out of the hospital and came home with us on February 7th, 2013. Lindey went through outpatient rehab and eventually returned to work as a daycare teacher. She was […]
Posted on Monday, March 20, 2017Read More -
Little Warrior Survivor, Tanner Plummer
On March 8th, 2015 my 6 year old son, Tanner Plummer, suffered a ruptured AVM in the cerebellum while playing at home. He complained of a “bad” headache, became nauseous and said he was really dizzy. I immediately knew this was an emergency because 18 years ago I lost my sister at the age of […]
Posted on Friday, March 10, 2017Read More -
Qualifying for Disability Benefits After a Brain Aneurysm, AVM or Stroke
Brain aneurysms are one of the most difficult medical conditions to catch. Because most aren’t found until after they’ve ruptured, the majority of patients’ experience symptoms that can severely alter their way of life. If you or a loved one has recently suffered a brain aneurysm and is struggling to return to work or perform […]
Posted on Tuesday, February 21, 2017Read More -
Joe Niekro Foundation Announces New Appointments to Board of Directors
Scottsdale, Arizona (December 22, 2016) – The Joe Niekro Foundation announces the election of respected nonprofit leaders from across the country to its Board of Directors. At The Joe Niekro Foundation™ Board of Directors meeting on September 30th, the following board members were appointed two year term. Paul Novak (effective immediately) – former Institute of […]
Posted on Thursday, December 22, 2016Read More -
Patients Highlighted at Awareness Events in NYC
Penumbra, Inc. (PEN), a global interventional therapies company, today announced a series of events in New York City aimed to raise awareness for stroke treatment, coinciding with the one-year anniversary of the company’s initial public offering. Stroke remains an undertreated disease, and the events aim to bring attention to the importance of getting patients to […]
Posted on Tuesday, September 27, 2016Read More