Stroke Patient Stories

Providers as Patients: Quick Response Leads to Pharmacist’s Successful Stroke Recovery

Providers as Patients: Quick Response Leads to Pharmacist’s Successful Stroke Recovery

05/01/2026

As a pharmacist working with stroke patients, Nancy Shapiro knows how critical time is to recovery. When she had a stroke at work, the Comprehensive Stroke Center at UI Health was right there with life-saving care. Read More

Marshelle Samuels is a two-time stroke survivor, looking forward to a life of renewal

Marshelle Samuels is a two-time stroke survivor, looking forward to a life of renewal

04/29/2016

The positive atmosphere at UI Health led Marshelle to an awakening that with time and patience she would get better Read More

Jason McClellan was a healthy college basketball player, until he suffered from a stroke — twice.

Jason McClellan was a healthy college basketball player, until he suffered from a stroke — twice.

04/29/2016

Thanks to the fast action of the stroke team at UI Health, Jason is now fully recovered and has a new medical plan to remain stroke-free. Read More

Harry Jordan was born with a time bomb in his brain.

Harry Jordan was born with a time bomb in his brain.

04/25/2015

Harry Jordan working to change the face of stroke recovery. Read More