Stories & Outcomes

Discharge days are bittersweet at Blythedale Children's Hospital. While we miss the children we become so close to over the course of their treatment, our hearts soar when they are able to return to their families and their communities. We are proud to share some of their stories.

Rahul's Recovery

Transitioning back after a Traumatic Brain Injury made easier through Blythedale's Day Hospital Program.

Rahul was preparing to enter his senior year at Briarcliff High School last August when he lost control of his motorcycle while biking with friends. He sustained a very severe traumatic brain injury and was in a minimally conscious state when he was admitted to Blythedale Children’s Hospital just...

Tags:

  • Acquired and Traumatic Brain Injury
  • Complex Post-Surgical Rehabilitation
  • Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
  • Disorders of Consciousness (DoC)
  • Acquired Brain Injury
  • Hemiparesis

Recovery and Resilience

"You never wake up and imagine that you, or your child, would have to endure this kind of madness."

Hear the stories of three children who were impacted by gun violence and treated at Blythedale Children's Hospital.

Tags:

  • Acquired and Traumatic Brain Injury
  • Complex Post-Surgical Rehabilitation
  • Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
  • Hemiplegia
  • Paralysis

Making Music Matter

Therapy Program Promotes Hope, Self-Expression & Socialization

“Every human being has an inherent musical ability. We all have a heartbeat and a heartbeat is a rhythm.” It’s this sense of hope at Blythedale Children’s Hospital that has kept the beat going strong for the music therapy program. But, what exactly is music therapy? It’s much more than playing an...

Tags:

  • Acquired and Traumatic Brain Injury
  • Cancer Rehabilitation
  • Cardiac Rehabilitation
  • Complex Post-Surgical Rehabilitation
  • Complex Wound and Burn Management
  • Neuromuscular Disorders
  • Post Acute Neonatal Care
  • Pre/Post Organ & Stem Cell Transplant
  • Pulmonary Hypertension
  • Acquired Brain Injury
  • Cerebral Palsy (CP)
  • Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

In the Blink of an Eye

Battling Back from Brain Injury

"In the Blink of an Eye" is the inspiring story of two children at Blythedale Children's Hospital and their complex road to recovery following devastating brain injuries. Watch Xiomara and Easton as they navigate an unexpected future with the help of their medical team, family and friends. See the...

Tags:

  • Acquired and Traumatic Brain Injury
  • Complex Post-Surgical Rehabilitation
  • Assistive Technology
  • Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
  • Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
  • Stroke

Cara's Story

My Blythedale Experience

My name is Cara Macdonald, and I am a former patient at Blythedale. I believe it was Dr. Rackley, my neuropsychologist, who asked me, as part of a series of simple questions to test my awareness, who the president of the United States was. I still think back today about how shocked I was, even in...

Tags:

  • Acquired and Traumatic Brain Injury
  • Complex Post-Surgical Rehabilitation
  • Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)