Tag Archive for: Stroke

Deidra Wilson

Three years ago, doctors found a glioblastoma in Deidra’s brain. After receiving treatment with chemo and radiation, Deidra was cancer-free! Recently, Deidra ended up at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville after suffering a severe stroke. Deidra’s doctors referred her to Southern Kentucky Rehabilitation Hospital for intensive inpatient rehabilitation.

Wesley Neff

Driving one day, Wesley was in a motor vehicle accident and sustained severe injuries. This experience proved a sudden and significant change for Wesley as he was a healthy man with no previous hospital stays before the accident.

Kevin Crump

A healthy man, Kevin rarely ever needed medication. But earlier in the year, Kevin began experiencing headaches. After returning from a cruise with Amy, Kevin had to be taken to TJ Samson Hospital in Glasgow. Doctors diagnosed him with meningitis, possibly from bird droppings. But his case was so different UK Hospital sent him to Medical Center of Bowling Green.

Debbie Elliott

Debbie Elliott’s life revolves around her family and grandchildren. She spends as much time as possible with her four children, daughter-in-law, and seven grandchildren. When Debbie, 63, wasn’t with her family, she worked full-time at Stevenson School in Russellville, KY, and was an active member and youth director at Townsend Grove Missionary Baptist Church. Debbie was always on the go!

Cristi Rudge

Cristi was out Christmas shopping with her youngest daughter when she had her stroke. She was admitted to Owensboro Health Regional Hospital, where she spent approximately two weeks. Then, Cristi’s doctors referred her to Southern Kentucky Rehabilitation Hospital for more intensive inpatient rehabilitation.

Virgil Brown

Virgil Brown worked through inpatient therapy at SKY Rehab after suffering a stroke. He looks forward to continuing his care with the same therapists in the outpatient therapy program.

Cynthia Browning

Cynthia Browning has a full life dedicating her time to faith and family. After suffering a stroke, she needed to find a facility to get her back to better.

Regina Bowles

Regina Bowles’s active lifestyle turned upside down after contracting COVID-19. She also suffered a stroke leaving her extremely weak. She came to SKY to work on her mobility and regain her independence.

Ms. Lee

Ms. Lee got the motivation she needed from her family and the staff at SKY Rehab to push through her recovery. After suffering a stroke, Ms. Lee worked with her care team on skills like speech and writing.

Travis Brown

Travis Brown had no memory from his two months on a ventilator. After contracting COVID-19, he fought for his life with the help of his care team at SKY.