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    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, 2017
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    Qualifying for Disability Benefits After a Brain Aneurysm

    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, 2017
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    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, 2016
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    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, 2016
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    Survivor shares story of hope to raise awareness of brain aneurysms

    Since suffering a brain aneurysm in 2013, Debbie Dunn can’t believe the number of people, even locally, who stand as survivors with her. But there is so much to be learned about brain aneurysms that she spearheaded her own support group known as the Joe Niekro Foundation Support Group of Rome, which has about 12 […]

    Posted on Sunday, September 18, 2016
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