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JNF Survivor Model Search is Underway
Luxury hat designer, Canada Bliss and Brain Aneurysm Survivor Tamala Jones from the ABC hit show Castle have teamed up with The Joe Niekro Foundation for The Brain Aneusym Survivor Model Search. We are looking for brain aneurysm, AVM, and hemorrhagic stroke survivors to be featured in an upcoming national campaign for Canada Bliss. Nearly […]
Posted on Sunday, May 10, 2015Read More -
JNF Adds Caregiver Support Group
A strong support network is an important part of adjusting to living with a newly diagnosed brain aneurysm/AVM or hemorrhagic stroke patient. Most hospitals do not offer patients and families ongoing support and rehabilitation for these conditions post discharge. It is The Joe Niekro Foundation’s goal to empower members by offering information and emotional support. […]
Posted on Thursday, April 23, 2015Read More -
How Do You Know if You Are Suffering from Depression?
By: Kimberly Chapman – Patient Advocacy Director/Support Group Coordinator Recently, I had the honor of speaking with a well-known neuropsychologist. I asked him how he can tell if his patients are truly suffering from depression as opposed to the normal sad feelings a survivor might typically experience. He described the exact test he gives his […]
Posted on Sunday, March 22, 2015Read More -
NEW TREATMENT EVIDENCE FOR THE MOST SEVERE STROKES
Written by JNF Medical Advisory Board Member – Dr. Michael Chen of Rush University More common than ruptured brain aneurysms, and still involving brain blood vessels, is ischemic stroke. A blockage of a major blood vessel in the brain can cause a range of neurological problems and disabilities depending on what part of the brain is […]
Posted on Sunday, March 15, 2015Read More -
Best Friends Together Again
Today, the world lost a wonderful man and heaven gained a true angel. Dave Bergman, former Chairman of the Board of The Joe Niekro Foundation and best friend of the late Joe Niekro, passed away this morning after a fearlessness battle with cancer. There aren’t words to describe what this man meant to the entire Niekro family […]
Posted on Tuesday, February 3, 2015Read More