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Stroke victim saved by quick-thinking neighbor

Stroke victim saved by quick-thinking neighbor

John Schmitt collapsed while doing yard work with a neighbor, who called 911
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Neuropsychologist plays vital role in concussion recovery

Neuropsychologist plays vital role in concussion recovery

Dr. Josefine Combs helps athletes and other patients after head injury
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Aphasia patient faces future with a smile

Aphasia patient faces future with a smile

Sanford Health treats neurological syndrome which affects people’s ability to communicate
Jason Anschutz Headshot Jason Anschutz ⋅ 5 min read
23-year-old survives stroke with quick thinking, response

23-year-old survives stroke with quick thinking, response

Patient fully recovers following surgery at Sanford Medical Center Fargo
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‘Miracle child’ in Minnesota survives tractor accident

‘Miracle child’ in Minnesota survives tractor accident

4-year-old makes full recovery with help from specialists at Sanford Health
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Sanford neurosurgeon travels to Ghana for historic surgery

Sanford neurosurgeon travels to Ghana for historic surgery

Dr. Alexander Drofa a key figure in attempt to separate conjoined twins
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Lilah Newton, 10-year-old stroke survivor

Lilah Newton, 10-year-old stroke survivor

ND family traveled 3 states to save daughter’s life and continue her recovery
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Sanford Fargo earns highest level of stroke certification

Sanford Fargo earns highest level of stroke certification

Medical center is recognized for outstanding stroke treatment, research and education
Christen Rennich Christen Rennich ⋅ 3 min read
Stroke patient’s life saved with unrelated doctor visit

Stroke patient’s life saved with unrelated doctor visit

Swift-thinking providers recognized stroke signs during kidney treatment
Erin Johnson headshot Erin Horn ⋅ 4 min read
Group in Bemidji helps support stroke survivors

Group in Bemidji helps support stroke survivors

Program helps family members, caregivers adjust to changing needs as well
Jason Anschutz Headshot Jason Anschutz ⋅ 7 min read