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Stroke Survivor Reclaims Life, One Step at a Time
For 67-year-old longtime Kansas City resident Todd Zehner, family has always been at the heart of his life. A husband of 45 years and proud grandfather of two energetic kids, Todd was looking forward to a joyous holiday season in December 2024. But on Dec. 17, his world turned upside down when a stroke sent him to the ICU for seven days.
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Finding His Voice Again: Saint Luke’s Music Therapy Patient’s Remarkable Recovery
On Nov. 11, 2024, Kevin Dierking suffered a stroke that caused aphasia, eliminating his ability to speak. Music therapy at Saint Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute has been a pivotal and powerful part of his recovery journey.
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Donor of Saint Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute Becomes Patient Himself
Tony Torchia, an 84-year-old grandfather in Overland Park, has been a loyal Saint Luke’s patient for many years. He never expected to be a patient at the Institute he donated to years prior.
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Aneurysm Threatens Baseball Fan’s Life, Saint Luke’s Rallies to Bring Him Home
Ramon Grado doesn’t remember driving home and then sprawling on the living room floor on Jan. 13, 2013. Patty, his wife of 33 years, found him there an hour later, awake and complaining about his headache.