Stroke Archives | Vibra Hospital of the Central Dakotas

Brad Schumann

Brad retired and moved to North Dakota to be close to his grandchildren. But a hemorrhagic stroke changed everything.

David McDermott
Activity was the norm for David McDermott before a recent hospitalization left him bedbound for over a month. David enjoyed hunting and fishing in his spare time and could often be found working on his lawn and maintaining his cars.
Bert Krueger
Bert’s incredible journey began with admission to the ICU at Sanford Hospital, where he was diagnosed with respiratory failure and persistent neuromuscular weakness. Tests provided more insight into the cause of Bert’s respiratory failure, revealing spinal stenosis at C3-C6. Bert was placed on a ventilator and underwent surgery on his spine.
Marie Thompson
Marie Thompson has spent her whole life giving to others. After retiring as a social worker, specifically helping the elderly and disabled, Marie remained active as a volunteer. She worked with AARP’s tax aid program and gave her time to her church and Bible study fellowship. “I lived an active and busy life,” Marie shared. Then Marie received her cancer diagnosis.