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    We’re Partnering With ‘The Mighty’!

    We’re thrilled to announce a new partnership that will bring our resources in front of The Mighty‘s wide-reaching readership. We will now have our own home base on The Mighty and appear on many stories on the site. The Mighty is a story-based health community focused on improving the lives of people facing disease, disorder, […]

    Posted on Tuesday, May 9, 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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  • https://www.joeniekrofoundation.com/aneurysms/should-i-get-a-second-opinion/

    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, 2016
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  • https://www.joeniekrofoundation.com/uncategorized/jnf-workshop-2015-a-homerun-success/

    JNF Workshop 2015 – a Homerun Success

    JNF shined this weekend at the 1st Annual Facilitators and Administrators workshop. Twenty four JNF ambassadors came together for a three day workshop packed with informational, educational and engaging sessions designed to increase the overall knowledge and involvement of our Support Group leaders and hospital partners. The Joe Niekro Foundation Support Groups and Facebook online […]

    Posted on Monday, December 14, 2015
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  • https://www.joeniekrofoundation.com/aneurysms/the-knuckle-ball-a-pitch-for-life-makes-its-way-to-phoenix/

    The Knuckle Ball…A Pitch for Life Makes its Way to Phoenix

    On October 17th, 2015, athletes from all over the country will come together, in  association with The Joe Niekro Foundation and The Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery Foundation, to support brain aneurysm, AVM and hemorrhagic stroke research and awareness, for the 6th Annual Knuckle Ball…A Pitch for Life at the JW Marriott Resort in Phoenix, AZ. […]

    Posted on Friday, July 17, 2015
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