New Issue of Spinal Column Shows how the Power of Friends, Family and Community Uplifts Two Former Patients after Injury
The summer 2020 issue of Shepherd Center's quarterly magazine is now available for download as a PDF file here. Subscribers to the print version should have already received copies via postal mail.
We tell the story of two former patients, Eddie Williams and Frances Hardy, who exemplify the theme of this issue: stronger together. Eddie and Frances showed that allowing others into their lives in a time of need and embracing that support is a sign of strength, often leading to amazing things.
Woman Follows her Passion after Sustaining a Spinal Cord Injury After sustaining a spinal cord injury and enduring multiple surgeries, Julia King achieved her goal of completing culinary school.
The Greatest Gift After sustaining a TBI, Kyle Plussa perseveres through faith and determination to return to a job he loves.
Whatever it Takes Shepherd Center board members engage in a variety of creative ways to help during the pandemic.
Meeting Patients' and Families' Spiritual Needs Chaplaincy has been part of Shepherd Center’s interdisciplinary approach to care since the hospital’s inception.
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Shepherd Center provides world-class clinical care, research, and family support for people experiencing the most complex conditions, including spinal cord and brain injuries, multi-trauma, traumatic amputations, stroke, multiple sclerosis, and pain. An elite center recognized as both Spinal Cord Injury and Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems, Shepherd Center is ranked by U.S. News as one of the nation’s top hospitals for rehabilitation. Shepherd Center treats thousands of patients annually with unmatched expertise and unwavering compassion to help them begin again.