Stories of Hope
Experiencing the Spectrum of Care: From Patient To Nurse in the NeuroICU
Written By: Gina Davis, BSN, RN; Richard Choi, DO; Lauren Koffman, DO, MS
Thinking back, I was an enthusiastic 20 year-old phlebotomy student and certified nursing assistant excited for a career in nursing, who had no...
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Story of Hope: Gretchen’s Grit and Resilience Shines Through
Written By: Richard Choi, DO; Lauren Koffman, DO, MS
It was a seemingly uneventful evening in March of 2022. Gretchen Dejter, a 60-year-old woman, was in her barn at her home with her husband when...
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Story of Hope: Sidney’s Triumph Over Stroke
Written By: Pravin George, DO, FAHA; Brittiany Ochsner, BSN, RN; Lauren Koffman, DO, MS
In life, unexpected challenges can test our resolve and transform our perspective. Sidney, a vibrant young woman with dreams of a promising...
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Story of Hope: Max
Written By: Syeda Maria Muzammil, MD; Arun Sherma, MD; Wazim Mohamed, MD; Phil Ross, DO; Lauren Koffman, DO, MS
“I remember telling him that I better not get that phone call.” Kim recalls this conversation when her son purchased his first-ever...
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Story of Hope: William
Written By: Kimberly Nokes Wilson; Hana Nobleza, MD, MSCI; Lauren Koffman, DO, MS
On the morning of April 19, William woke up with some pain in his arm, along with other symptoms he had previously experienced when having a...
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Story of Hope: Kaitlyn, The Fearless Traveler Who Cannot Be Stopped
Written By: Angie Murkins, MSN, FNP-BC; Honey Beddingfield, MSN, AG-ACNP, CCRN, CNRN; Lauren Koffman, DO, MS
In 2021, Kaitlyn was a 27-year-old professional guide who had traveled to more than sixty-two countries. She had graduated from Cal State...
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Story of Hope: Yuridia
Written By: Camilo Andres Diaz Cruz, MD, FNCS; Tachira Tavarez, MD, MS
A Trip Gone Wrong
On October 27th, 2021, Yuridia had planned on running errands, nothing out of the ordinary. She was a very active woman; she...
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Stories of Hope: Road to Recovery [VIDEO]
During the 2nd annual World Coma Day, NCS and the Curing Coma® Campaign invited patients and their providers to share their stories of...