Stories of Hope
Part 2: Ray’s Story of Hope
Written By: Kathleen Skeins; Lauren Koffman, DO, MS
From this point forward things started moving at warp speed. Once the breathing tube was out, we could hear Ray speak, although his voice...
Stories of Hope
Part 1: Ray’s Story of Hope
Written By: Kathleen Skeins; Lauren Koffman, DO, MS
Life before the brain injury was busy. Ray was on the move all the time. He worked in the automotive industry for a supplier and was in Mexico,...
Stories of Hope
From Posturing to Recovery: My Dad’s Story of Hope
Written By: María Belén Solís, MD; Lauren Koffman, DO, MS
It was 2022 and I was loving the intern year of my Neurology residency. My dad and nieces were visiting for the Christmas holiday, a visit I...
Stories of Hope
Part 2: Story of Hope – Life After Cardiac Arrest
Written By: Tara Wall (with Ron, December 2023); Daryl C. McHugh, MD, MPH; Jenna Gonillo Davis, MS, ACNPC-AG, CCRN; Lauren Koffman , DO, MS
Ron had to remain intubated for a couple more days while his ventilator settings were weaned.
Stories of Hope
Part 1: Story of Hope – Life After Cardiac Arrest
Written By: Tara Wall (with Ron, December 2023); Daryl C. McHugh, MD, MPH; Jenna Gonillo Davis, MS, ACNPC-AG, CCRN; Laura Koffman, DO, MS
At 68, my husband Ron was considered active and healthy by any standard. He played hockey twice per week. He lifted weights, chopped wood, worked...
Stories of Hope
Unbroken Stride: Cameron’s Story of Hope, Overcoming Brain Injury to Cross the Finish Line
Written By: Cameron Kuklick; Dea Mahanes, DNP, APRN, CCNS, HEC-C, FNCS; Bhiken Naik, MBBCh, MSCR; Lauren Koffman, DO, MS
In many cultures, the gingko tree symbolizes hope and resilience. After Cameron Kuklick experienced a severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) at the...
Stories of Hope
Stories of Hope Roundup for World Coma Day
Written By: NCS Staff
On World Coma Day, the global community comes together to acknowledge the journey of individuals who have faced the daunting challenges of coma,...
Stories of Hope
Story of Hope: Elisabeth
Written By: Elisabeth Beraquit
In September 2013 I was entering my senior year at Boston University, and although I had already secured a position with PricewaterhouseCoopers...