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Lower Paxton, PA
News
Giselle Fetterman Releases Statement After Senator Husband Checks Into Walter Reed Hospital
US Senator representing Pennsylvania John Fetterman has checked himself into Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for clinical depression, according to Chief of Staff Adam Jentleson. “While John has experienced depression off and on throughout his life, it only became severe in recent weeks,” said Jentleson. “After examining John, the doctors at Walter Reed told us that John is getting the care he needs, and will soon be back to himself.” Fetterman is receiving inpatient care and is receiving treatment on a voluntary basis, according to his office. His wife, Giselle says: "After …
Dorchester, MA
Neighbors
11-Year-Old Dies After Strokes, Boston Donates For Funeral Expenses
An 11-year-old "computer genius" died after multiple strokes, sending his Boston family reeling and his community into support mode. David Rith was the second youngest out of seven siblings with a mature, respectful nature, according to a GoFundMe created for his funeral costs. Rith had dreams of being a business owner, saying that "he wanted to be successful ... because he did not want to see mom and dad work hard anymore," said the GoFundMe created by his sister. Rith began to show signs of a stroke on December 28, 2022. He was transported to Boston Children's …
Briarcliff, NY
Lifestyle
Phelps Hospital Is A Regional Leader In Stroke Care
Seconds matter when it comes to a stroke. Think about it. You have some 86 billion brain cells. When you have a stroke, a brain injury that damages blood flow to the brain, you can lose up to 1.9 million brain cells per minute. Restoring blood flow as quickly as possible can make the difference between a full recovery and catastrophic results, including death. Additionally, doctors talk about a “golden hour” with strokes—the hour from onset of symptoms to treatment for best outcomes. Phelps Hospital aims to treat eligible stroke patients with clot-busting medication within 30 minutes of…
Manassas, VA
Lifestyle
VA Mom Flown To Hospital After Suffering Stroke, Family Finds New Normal
Support was surging for a Prince William County family after its matriarch suffered a stroke at just 36 years old. More than $25,800 had been raised as of Monday, Dec. 5 on a GoFundMe for Courtney Waters' family. According to her Facebook page, Courtney lives in Bristow with her husband, Kevin. They have three children, Colton (7), Kendall (4) and Carly (2). Courtney was flown to INVOA Fairfax Hospital on Nov. 29 and went right into emergency surgery upon suffering a stroke, reads the campaign by Christina DePorter. "She is hard working, kind, and an endlessly giving woman," the…
Dorchester, MA
News
Massachusetts Nurse Needs Helping Hand As She Recovers From Summer Stroke
A 58-year-old woman who has spent most of her life helping others heal needs people to return the favor as she recovers from a stroke from earlier this year, according to her family. Doreen Barker suffered a "massive, right-sided stroke" that landed her in critical care at Mass General Hospital in July, her family wrote on a GoFundMe page. Barker, who worked as a registered nurse for over a decade, is now going through rehab while under her family's care. "Doreen has a long road ahead of her," the page reads. "She has limited speech and paralysis in her right arm and leg and cannot wal…
Chambersburg, PA
News
Penguins Defenseman Kris Letang 'Out Indefinitely' After 2nd Stroke: NHL
The Penguins defenseman Kris Letang is out indefinitely after suffering a second stroke on Monday, Nov. 28, according to an announcement by General Manager Ron Hextall to the National Hockey League on Wednesday. The 35-year-old father of two is "not experiencing any lasting effects of the stroke and will continue to undergo a series of tests over the next week. There will not be any further updates to his condition until all testing is completed and a medical plan is in place," as stated in the Penguins' release to NHL. "Kris reported symptoms to the training staff on Monday and was i…
Tarrytown-SleepyHollow, NY
Lifestyle
Phelps Hospital Awarded Certification As Advanced Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center
Phelps Hospital has been certified as an Advanced Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center (TSC) by The Joint Commission, earning the organization’s Gold Seal of Approval®. This national designation – by the oldest and largest health care accreditor in the U.S. – is provided in collaboration with the American Heart Association (AHA)/American Stroke Association (ASA). Combined with the hospital’s recent Gold Plus Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke quality achievement award, also from the AHA, this certification ensures stroke patients at Phelps receive the highest level of quality care. Phelps Hospi…
Bristol, PA
Politics
Fetterman Struggles Through Debate With Oz
Lieutenant Governor and Democratic US Senate hopeful John Fetterman met with Republican opponent Dr. Mehmet Oz in a highly anticipated debate Tuesday, Oct. 25. But Fetterman, who suffered from a stroke in May, appeared to struggle at times and gave halting, sometimes contradictory answers over the course of the hour-long debate. “I had a stroke. He’s never let me forget that,” said Fetterman, calling his health "the elephant in the room." "I might miss some words during this debate, mush two words together, but it knocked me down and I’m going to keep coming back up," he …
Alexandria, VA
News
Northern Virginia Tennis Coach Of 44 Years Suffered Stroke, Support Surges
Jorge Cordova is described as a dear friend and unbelievable tennis mentor. On July 29, Cordova suffered a stroke in his office at the Belmont Country Club where he teaches tennis, according to a GoFundMe page started by his family. He was brought to the ICU at Inova Fairfax Hospital, before being moved to a regular room to recuperate, but the family was not given a discharge date, they said. His family started the GoFundMe page to cover his medical expenses and get him back to doing what he loves. "His care for his students is evident to all who have taken lessons from him or watched…
Mt. Kisco, NY
Lifestyle
Phelps, Northern Westchester Hospitals Nationally Recognized For High-Quality Stroke Care
Phelps and Northern Westchester hospitals, part of Northwell Health, have received the Gold Plus Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke quality achievement award from the American Heart Association (AHA) for their commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately leading to more lives saved and reduced disability. Stroke is the leading cause of disability and the No. 5 cause of death in the United States. A stroke occurs when a blood vessel that carries oxygen and nutrients to the bra…
Cornwall-Mount Gretna, PA
News
PA Lt. Governor John Fetterman Has Pacemaker Surgery On Primary Day During Campaign For Senate
Pennsylvania Lt. Governor John Fetterman suffered a stroke over the weekend and on primary election day, Tuesday, May 17, he had a pacemaker with a defibrillator put in, according to his campaign. The campaign canceled a series of campaign events, and the Democratic Senate candidate voted in the primary using an emergency ballot at Lancaster General Hospital prior to the procedure, he said in a statement. Just cast my Primary Election Vote from Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital using an emergency absentee ballot. ✅ pic.twitter.com/HftIKtZG2V — John Fetterman (@JohnFetterman) Ma…
Armonk, NY
Lifestyle
Compassionate, Innovative, & Nearby—Northwell Health Neurosurgery Westchester Is Here For You
Over 1.5 million Americans suffer traumatic head injuries each year and roughly 795,000 suffer strokes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. And according to the American Cancer Society, just over 25,000 Americans will be diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor in a year; if you add in benign (non-cancerous) cases, that number rises considerably. Successful treatments after a fall, stroke, or tumor often depend on timing, expertise and the latest treatments available. Luckily, there’s a state-of-the-art facility and highly trained specialists right here in Westcheste…
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