Recovering from an injury or illness takes time. But it also takes hard work, which requires motivation and determination. We often draw that from those that surround us.

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On Progress Notes, we share the inspirational stories of individuals who have overcome serious health issues. Today, we tell the story of Ruby Meadows, who suffered a head injury when she fell at home.

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“Every step you take needs to be deliberate and with a lot of thought. Listen to your therapists, the nurses, and the aides; they all provide great advice to get you where you need to be.”

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On Progress Notes, we share the inspirational stories of individuals who have overcome serious health issues. Today, we tell the story of Todd Reed, who lost his independence when he suffered a stroke while at work.

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“The day I fell in love with him was the day we stopped his heart,” Jackie said, tears beginning to form in her eyes. “He is just a wonderfully sweet, grumpy man.”

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On Progress Notes, we share the inspirational stories of individuals who have overcome serious health issues. Today, we tell the story of Mr. Cole, a retired secret service officer with a weak heart.

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We all make plans for the future. However, sometimes—through no fault of our own–things happen on that road that alter our course. But our destination remains unchanged.

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On Progress Notes, we share the inspirational stories of individuals who have overcome serious health issues. Today, we tell the story of an aspiring doctor named Gretchen, struck by a drunk driver on her way to the airport.

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Sudden back pain isn’t unusual for a man in his mid-30s. A dose of ibuprofen, maybe some rest and you feel better in the morning. Except when it’s not a back strain, but the onset of something much more serious.

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On Progress Notes, we share the inspirational stories of individuals who have overcome serious health issues. Today, we tell the story of Jeff Houze, a father of two who became paralyzed overnight.

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Often times, the flu means lots of fluids, rest and in a few days back to life as usual.

But once-in-a-while, it’s the catalyst to a complicated and debilitating string of health issues.

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On Progress Notes, we share the inspirational stories of individuals who have overcome serious health issues. Today, we tell the story of Shelly Walter, an RN whose battle with the flu required way more than soup and sleep.

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