Comprehensive Stroke Center Patient Stories
Providers as Patients: Former Pediatric Oncologist Got Answers, Treatment from Comprehensive Stroke Center
08/11/2026
Dr. Mary Lou Schmidt was unsure of what caused her stroke, but her former colleagues at UI Health had the answers and treatment she needed to make a full recovery. Read More
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
Laura Lora was impressed with the compassionate care she received as a stroke patient at UI Health
04/29/2016
My neurologist, Dr. Fernando Testai is awesome. Read More
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.
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.
04/25/2015
Harry Jordan working to change the face of stroke recovery. Read More
