Christina Tate lived an active, independent life in Selma, California. But after needing back surgery, even simple daily tasks became challenging.
Knowing she needed additional support before returning home, Christina came to San Joaquin Valley Rehabilitation Hospital.
Before his stroke, Carlos Maldonado lived an active life. At 35, he enjoyed spending time with friends and family, playing basketball, and staying busy with work. But everything changed when he experienced sudden symptoms that led to a diagnosis of an ischemic stroke.
Veronica Andrade was no stranger to medical challenges, having undergone several spinal and brain surgeries in the past. But this time was different—her latest surgery left her facing a recovery unlike any she had experienced before. For the first time, she required intensive rehabilitation.
This Valentine’s Day was extra special for Albert Markus, who celebrated his 100th birthday after regaining his independence at San Joaquin Valley Rehabilitation Hospital!
A small hole in Neil Winan’s foot started a journey he never expected to take. Neil’s physician diagnosed him with an infection known as osteomyelitis, a serious infection of the bone. The vicious chase to excise the infection led to amputation, which began conservatively but ultimately led to the removal of Neil’s whole leg.
While on vacation in Mexico, Fidencio Minjares started to feel “off” and “weak.” After three days of this sensation, Fidencio began to experience shortness of breath and lost his ability to talk. Then, the strength and function throughout his body faded away. He sought medical assistance from three specialists while in Mexico, but they could not provide the care he needed.
Early one morning, while attempting to get out of bed, Paula Montana tripped over one of her dogs. Paula fell hard to the floor and hit her head aggressively on the floor. Initially, she only experienced a massive egg on her forehead. But as a result of the blood thinners Paula was on, her injury escalated significantly.
Out for a ride on the back of her boyfriend’s motorcycle, Amaya Hernandez and her boyfriend, Brandon, were struck by a car coming in the opposite direction. The vehicle hit them head-on while attempting to pass the car in front of them, an error that would change Amaya’s life forever. The collision resulted in Amaya losing her leg and Brandon losing his life.
The car accident was one of those that would change everything. In the accident, Marlyn sustained significant injuries, including fractures of her pelvis, hip, and left leg. She was rushed by ambulance to the community hospital, where Maryln received word that she would be paralyzed for the rest of her life.
Teah Bautista lives a very active life, working for Amazon, studying criminology, and creating art in her spare time, including painting. But one day at work, everything changed rapidly. In the middle of her shift, Teah began to feel off-balance, overheated, and “all around bad.” She went home, thinking she had a cold or the flu.
