Praising those who care for stroke patients

The team from Gosford Hospital’s stroke unit: Lauren Wheeler, Gemma Walker, Samantha Dagasso, Dianne Livermore, Dr Bill O’Brien, Dr James Evans (holding the award) Katie Ercan, Kim Malkin, Jade Edwards, Rhonda O’Neil and Elise Pendlebury

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How nice to read such a positive story about Gosford Hospital Stroke Unit in Community Coast News November 26, 2021.

How proud we should be that the Hospital Stroke Unit has been recognised with Gold status by the World Stroke Organisation and now been upgraded to Platinum status.

What an amazing achievement to have all their care and dedication recognised internationally!

In 2018 my nephew who lives in Victoria, at age 52, had a stroke.

He survived but it took away a special part of his life, as he was a very talented singer and musician.

After many months of physiotherapy, he regained most of his mobility, although still limited in some ways.

However, it was devastating that his throat muscles and voice were affected badly, and he can no longer sing.

He sang with such passion and feeling, so sad that what he loved so much, was now lost.

The care and dedication of all those many professionals who help stroke victims, wherever they may be, is to be very much appreciated.

Congratulations to the Gosford Hospital Stroke Unit.

Email, Dec 1
Jan Wulf, Wyoming