Real Stories from Valley Hospital Medical Center


John Axe Heart Attack Survivor	When John Axe, Jr., a 74-year old resident of New Castle, Pa. decided to head to Las Vegas in August 2010, he was planning to have fun in Sin City. He didn't plan to have a massive cardiac arrest, undergo balloon angioplasty and therapeutic hypothermia, and spend two weeks in Valley Hospital Medical Center. But that's just what he did. Read more.

Debbie Coburn Heart Attack Survivor	"I know I'm alive today because of the care I received at Valley Hospital," says Debbie Coburn, whose heart stopped three times during the ambulance ride and subsequent arrival at Valley Hospital Medical Center. Read more.

James Jones Stroke Survivor	Robin Jones recognized the signs of stroke and knew that quick action can make all the difference in a patient's diagnosis and treatment. So when Robin saw that something was wrong with her husband, James, she quickly called 9-1-1. Read more.

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