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B.E. F.A.S.T – Save a Life from Stroke
In culmination of World Stroke Day, we wanted to be sure you had the tools necessary to recognize a stroke and the signs to look for. Following these easy steps could help save a life!!!! The B.E. F.A.S.T. guideline helps you remember that timely treatment is the key to saving someone’s life or quality of […]
Posted on Tuesday, November 3, 2015Read More -
It’s Time to Step Up to the Plate!
In support of Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month, The Joe Niekro Foundation™ (JNF) encourages you to “Step Up to the Plate…and Donate this September. Step Up to the Plate…and Donate is designed to increase awareness of brain aneurysms and AVMs (Arteriovenous Malformation) through the eyes of survivors, caregivers, friends and families who will be sharing their […]
Posted on Tuesday, September 1, 2015Read More -
Questions to Ask your Doctor AFTER Surgery
Now that you are through your surgery and ready for your first post-op appointment, here are a few questions you will want to be sure and ask: What possible side effects should I look for after treatment? What are the signs of infection? What do I do about constipation? What kind of timeframe am I […]
Posted on Sunday, August 2, 2015Read More -
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, 2015Read More -
Legends of the Game Coming Together to Support JNF
Two decades of baseball champions will come together on June 11th to host World Series Legends, benefitting The Joe Niekro Foundation (JNF). Members of the 1968 and 1984 World Series Detroit Tigers will be at Motor City Casino, in Detroit, Michigan to support brain aneurysm, AVM and hemorrhagic stroke research and awareness. The evening, emceed by […]
Posted on Thursday, June 4, 2015Read More