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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, 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 -
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 -
Questions to Ask your Doctor BEFORE Surgery
Thousands of Americans will undergo brain aneurysm/AVM/stroke surgery each year. It’s important to communicate your feelings, questions, and concerns with your doctor before having surgery. We encourage you to ask your surgeon questions. Information can lessen anxiety by reducing fear of the “unknown.” In addition, a better understanding of your problem can help you make more informed, and, therefore, make […]
Posted on Thursday, April 7, 2016Read More -
16 in Sixteen
PLEASE PLEDGE YOUR 16! We have all felt alone. That moment where we would give anything to know someone else who has walked the same path. That person who can give us the strength to make it to the other side. When we face our greatest challenge we should not be alone! There are currently […]
Posted on Thursday, February 25, 2016Read More