Patient Stories
The people you're about to meet never imagined needing rehabilitation or specialized medical care. They come from all walks of life, yet they share something in common: They had to overcome a disabling injury or illness. They all did it at Casa Colina.
With patience, persistence, and the unrelenting support of their families, physicians, therapists, and other clinicians, they made remarkable progress to improve their quality of life. They have become inspirations to their families, friends, and everyone at Casa Colina.
We hope you find their stories as inspiring as we do.
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Alexis Evans can’t remember anything about the day another car rear-ended her at a high rate of speed on Southern California’s ...
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A relaxing family gathering suddenly took a devastating turn when Ruben “Trini” Martinez dove into his brother-in-law’s pool in ...
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Jude Aquino doesn't understand Casa Colina is a place for recovery. He thinks it's a place to play. But then, Jude is only four ...
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One Sunday in October of 1985, Robert Duncan was under the weather, with a strange tingling in his ankles. He drove himself to a ...
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In January 2020, Stacy Elliott awoke in the middle of the night. Something was terribly wrong. She stirred her husband, Phil. “I ...
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When Gary Willis reflects on the care he has received at Casa Colina, the 51-year-old Riverside resident considers his time as a ...
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For the Cooley Family, life is simple, and that’s OK. Each day, Christine rises before Josh to put out the horses and cook ...
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Known regionally for excellence in wound care, Casa Colina Hospital’s Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine Center provides ...
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This past fall, 76-year-old Ron Kelley went fishing in Canada, driving nearly three hours to reach his favorite fishing hole. He ...
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Husband and wife David Lozano, MD and Olga Lozano, RN are used to giving rather than receiving care. Both take immense pride in ...
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While riding his motorcycle in Malibu on November 2, 2008, Marco Ferreira suffered a terrible crash and was airlifted to UCLA ...
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In 2008, at just 26, Katherine Wolf suffered a near-fatal stroke that left her unable to walk, speak, or swallow food. For ...
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Parkinson's Disease High-Intensity Exercise Group December 21
Did you know high-intensity exercise is shown to be neuro-protective and neuro-restorative? Designed for individuals with Parkinson’s disease who require minimal assistance, this program integrates evidence-based aerobic exercise with general ...
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Independent Fitness Program (Pool & Land) December 23
Our Independent Fitness Program is for individuals who want to continue a wellness program independently or with the assistance/supervision of a family member or caregiver. You will be educated on safe use of the equipment and appropriate exercises ...
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Assisted Fitness Program (Pool & Land) December 23
Our Assisted Fitness Program is for individuals who want to continue a wellness program but are not physically able to participate independently and do not have a caregiver or family member to assist them. A Casa Colina rehabilitation aide assists ...
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No Boundaries Program (Land Only) December 23
The No Boundaries Program is for individuals who have suffered a neurological injury, want to continue making functional gains, and improve their health and wellness after insurance benefits are no longer available. A structured, intensive program is ...
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Conversation Group at Casa Colina Azusa Center December 24
This special group is designed to enhance communication skills for people recovering from strokes and brain injuries. Led by a speech-language pathologist, the class focuses on learning strategies to improve interaction and practices daily ...
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Parkinson's Disease Group Wellness at Casa Colina Pomona Campus December 25
Our popular group wellness program provides a general framework for wellness and an overview of therapeutic techniques and equipment for individuals with Parkinson's disease. This group meets at our Pomona Campus every Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 1 ...
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Parkinson's Disease Group Wellness at Casa Colina Azusa Center December 26
Our popular group wellness program provides a general framework for wellness and an overview of therapeutic techniques and equipment for individuals with Parkinson's disease. This group meets at our Azusa Center every Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. ...
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ALS Support Group December 26
This group is currently meeting online. Managed by the ALS Association, Golden West Chapter, Greater Los Angeles Office Facilitator: Crystal Galvan, RRT Online (Contact facilitator for virtual meeting information)* Contact: 747/284-3003 or ...
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Communicating with Aphasia Group December 26
Casa Colina’s Outpatient Communicating With Aphasia Group is designed to encourage social camaraderie while promoting receptive and expressive language skills to enhance daily conversations. The group focuses on individuals who have communication ...
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Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Support Group December 27
This group is currently meeting online. Support group for individuals with spinal cord injuries. Life with SCI, information, ideas, resources, and support. Facilitator: Andrew Skinner Online (Contact facilitator for virtual meeting information)* ...
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