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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.

Grant at Ballard Rehabilitation Hospital

Grant Pittman

It was Memorial Day, and 28-year-old Grant Pittman was driving home. A truck coming the other direction crossed over the center line and hit Grant head-on. Grant suffered multiple fractures and a large head laceration.
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Crystal with her husband and daughter at Ballard Rehabilitation Hospital

Crystal Johnson

Crystal didn't know she had hypertension during and after her pregnancy. With Sophia Joy only a week old, Crystal began feeling unwell. She experienced a headache, left-sided weakness, and slurred speech. She was diagnosed with a right hemorrhagic stroke due to postpartum acute preeclampsia. The stroke affected Crystal's left side and her cognition and memory.
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Jim at Ballard Rehabilitation Hospital

Jim Wall

In San Bernardino for business, Jim Wall began having chest pain on his left side. He described it as a sharp pain, radiating to his left upper arm. Jim also experienced dizziness and shortness of breath. But he didn't go to the hospital right away.
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Denise outside of Ballard Rehabilitation Hospital

Denise McCree

Denise McCree was no stranger to back pain. Living with severe degenerative disc disease, Denise experienced back pain for many years.
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Katie with her father at Ballard Rehabilitation Hospital

Katherine Armenta

Kati Armenta is an important person to a lot of people, especially her three sons. As a 29-year-old single mom, a lot of people depend on Katie. She lives with her mother and her boys, one eight-year-old and twin four-year-olds. Every day, Katie went about her life, surrounded by those she loved most. Then, one fateful August evening, everything changed.
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Bill with his family outside of Ballard Rehabilitation Hospital

Bill Cummins

William "Bill" Cummins was a healthy, active 61-year-old before his stroke. Bill had just been to his physician's office to get clearance for a kidney stone removal. He left the office with a clean bill of health. The life-changing health event around the corner would be completely unexpected.
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