Read stories from patients and team members across the country.

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Overcoming West Nile

Bill S.’s recovery journey began in August 2023. When he and his family were vacationing at Stonehenge in England, he believes he was bitten by a mosquito. After returning home with his family on August 9, he woke up the next day with a severe headache accompanied by chills and a fever. A few days […]

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Overcoming a Stroke at only 12 years old

In September 2024 at only 12 years old, Bella F. was attending her gym class at school just like any normal day when she felt “my brain just stopped working”. After school on the bus ride home the driver noticed she was dragging her right side and had a ride-sided facial droop. Once home, they […]

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Determination and the Power of Support!

Elizabeth G. experienced a life-changing car accident in August 2023, which caused severe injuries to her abdomen, spine, ribs, and wrist. The impact of the seatbelt resulted in significant abdominal trauma, including damage to a major artery. After receiving initial treatment at Hoag Memorial Hospital and completing their rehabilitation program, Elizabeth began intensive home and […]

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Small Victories in Every Step.

“My recovery journey at the Pate Rehab Savanna Oaks Ranch treatment center after my stroke was a transformative experience. The dedicated team of therapists and specialists provided personalized care that addressed my physical, cognitive, and emotional needs. Through their evidence-based approach and unwavering support, I was able to regain essential skills, build confidence, and develop […]

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"Getting Back on My Feet"

Bree H.’s journey began when she experienced kidney failure at age 15 and started her dialysis treatments a year later. She began experiencing more severe medical events at age 25, including blood clotting disorders and by age 28, she had her first below-knee amputation on her left leg. The complications continued with an acute infection […]

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From Wheelchair to Walking!

“My name is Jorge M., I had an accident in October 2023, breaking my spine, leaving me wheelchair bound and numb from the waist down to the tips of my toes; I could not move. I spent eight days in intensive care and then taken to a rehabilitation center to start my therapies, where I […]