Tag Archives: EEG

Epilepsy, Brain Surgery and then, Seizure-Free

November 2nd, 2011 - 8:00 am

We scurried like mice across the street under the cover of darkness, hugging the side of the St. Mary building when we reached it to block the wind as it gusted at 22 below zero. The light from the entrance … Continue reading →

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Hurt and Healing

April 27th, 2011 - 10:56 am

By: Andrea Miller Birthday gifts, Christmas gifts, graduation gifts…we’re set in a society that longs after gifts.  I have learned, however, that the most important gift one can receive is a clean bill of health.  I have not had the … Continue reading →

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Jacob Harpel’s Thanksgiving Story

November 25th, 2010 - 8:55 am

Eight-year-old Jacob Harpel from Glencoe, Minn., was diagnosed with a plum-sized brain tumor the day before Thanksgiving last year. He had aggressive brain surgery at Mayo Clinic in August to remove the tumor; with the surgery he had a 50% … Continue reading →

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