Patient Stories

We’ve gathered some compelling stories about our patients to share with you. 

Do you have a story to share with us about the care you received at Lakewood Hospital or how we made a difference in your life? We'd love know your story.  

Please click here to share your experience with us. We look forward to hearing from you.

		Martha Quinn wants to dance. For more than 40 years, the 71-year-old mother and Lakewood native taught dance everywhere she and her family have lived. Today, after traveling from her home in Huron, Ohio to receive a partial knee replacement in her right leg at Lakewood Hospital, she is hopeful she will get her wish...
		Kristina Berger is no stranger to childbirth. As a labor and delivery nurse at a local hospital, she has been exposed to many different birthing situations. So, when it came time to deliver her first child, she knew exactly what she wanted...
		Maria Pokorny: While Maria was enjoying a holiday phone call from her niece in Vienna, Austria, she suffered a stroke. Ironically, Maria’s niece is a physician and recognized the stroke symptoms immediately...
		Jon Groza: Ask anyone who has suffered a herniated disc, and they’ll probably tell you it’s excruciating. In fact, a herniated – or ruptured – disc in the lower back or neck can seriously affect one’s quality of life and hinder the performance of day-to-day activities...
		Taylor Sharp: As a parent, it’s always difficult to see your child sick or injured. But to watch them suffer an unexpected and seemingly life-threatening episode takes “difficult” to a whole new level...
		Beth Harris: A serious car accident can be a frightening and life-changing experience. But for Beth Harris, a health care professional living in West Virginia, a recent car accident actually proved to be one life-saving event...
		Pat Botoson: It’s no surprise to hear that women and men are different. But did you know that even their knees have distinct differences that should be considered prior to knee replacement surgery...

These patient stories may not be typical. Individual symptoms, situations and circumstances vary and response to treatment or therapy is not always the same. Please talk to your physician or healthcare provider if you have specific questions regarding your care.