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Success Stories

Celebrating patient success at Ballard Rehabilitation Hospital!

At Ballard Rehabilitation Hospital, we believe in the transformative power of personalized care and rehabilitation. Our patient success stories highlight the remarkable journeys of individuals who have overcome significant illness or injury with the support of our dedicated team. These inspiring accounts showcase the resilience of our patients and the comprehensive, compassionate care that defines Ballard Rehabilitation Hospital.

Join us in celebrating these triumphs and discover how our specialized programs and therapies have made a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients.

Sonia, a patient at Ballard Rehabilitation Hospital, stands smiling while using a walker. The image includes the hospital logo and the text "Success Story: Sonia Sarabia."

Sonia Sarabia

For several years, Sonia Sarabia was unable to walk. Her mobility challenges were related to myelopathy, a condition that affects the spinal cord, and became more severe after a fall in 2022. In 2024, Sonia came to Ballard Rehabilitation Hospital’s outpatient center to improve her mobility and strength as she prepared for surgery to address contractures in her feet. As she consistently attended therapy, Sonia began making steady gains.
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Diandre, a patient at Ballard Rehabilitation Hospital, stands smiling with members of his care team in a rehabilitation setting. The image includes the hospital logo and the text 'Success Story: Diandre Grant.'

Diandre Grant

After suffering a life-changing cervical spinal cord injury, Diandre Grant faced a difficult recovery. To begin rebuilding his strength and function through intensive therapy, he was referred to Ballard Rehabilitation Hospital, an inpatient medical rehabilitation hospital in San Bernardino.
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Andrew, a patient at Ballard Rehabilitation Hospital, wears a graduation cap and smiles as he poses with members of his care team in the background. The image includes the hospital logo and the text 'Success Story: Andrew Stewart.

Andrew Stewart

Before his injury, Andrew Stewart lived independently and managed his daily life without assistance. But after suffering a serious fracture to his right femur, along with additional medical complications following surgery, everything changed. Following his hospitalization, Andrew arrived at Ballard Rehabilitation Hospital facing significant challenges.
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Efren, a patient at Ballard Rehabilitation Hospital, stands smiling with members of his care team. He wears a neck brace and arm sling, surrounded by three therapists. The image includes the Ballard Rehabilitation Hospital logo and the text 'Success Story: Efren Cortez.

Efren Cortez

When Efren Cortez arrived at Ballard Rehabilitation Hospital, he faced a long road ahead. After surviving a gunshot wound to the neck that left him with fractures in his vertebrae, he required the help of two people just to move in bed or transfer to a wheelchair. He couldn’t walk, propel his wheelchair, or complete daily activities on his own.
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Image of Glen outside of Ballard Rehabilitation Hospital

Glen Woody

When 55-year-old truck driver Glen Woody was running late, his co-worker became concerned. Glen was a proud and reliable truck driver, and it wasn't like him to be behind schedule and fail to check in. Glen's team sought to track him down, and when they did, they had him taken to the hospital. The team thought Glen was experiencing food poisoning, but Glen actually had suffered a severe stroke. Read more about Glen Woody
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James at Ballad Rehabilitation Hospital

James Kirk

Known as "Jimbo" by the staff, James Kirk made terrific progress at Ballard Rehabilitation Hospital as he recovered from a second stroke. Read more about James Kirk
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