Mark Ballenger is a competitive cyclist who had a severe stroke at the age of 43. Although some feared he would never walk again, he was treated at MetroHealth and has since returned to competitive cycling. Read Mark's story.
One week after suffering a stroke, John Pumper began to move again with the help of MetroHealth’s post-stroke rehab therapists. After two weeks, he began to speak again—and later spoke at a convention on stroke. Read John’s story.
During a typical day at work, Dick Gerrick experienced an acute ischemic stroke. He describes the stroke center team as a "flock of angels" who helped him recover completely. Read Dick's story.
