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It’s National Case Management Week! To celebrate our case managers and access case managers at Shepherd Center, we are spotlighting two of our incredible employees: Dorea Fowler and Erma Freeman.

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Read Ivan's full story in our newsroom! ow.ly/Lq3G50L9797 “I take every little good thing that comes as a great win, and I just use it to keep pushing forward.” #HopeIsHere “I’m able to do everything, just a little bit differently,” Ivan says.

He is also partaking in new hobbies like flying drones and considering how he can turn it into a profession. Ivan has continued activities he enjoys with his son, like gaming or caring for their pets. Using these new skills Ivan and his family planned a trip to the Dominican Republic, helping him feel a sense of independence and normalcy. While here, Ivan also worked closely with the associate manager of recreation therapy, Cecilia Rider, MS, CTRS, and her team to learn valuable skills like maneuvering through the airport in his wheelchair. Ivan was able to rebuild his confidence after almost four months in Shepherd Center’s Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation Program, along with a tendon transfer surgery from Shepherd Center’s Upper Extremity Rehabilitation Clinic. Following a complete spinal cord injury six years ago, he lost confidence that he would be able to continue doing what he loves. Ivan Rodriguez enjoys a variety of hobbies, but playing with his son has always been his favorite way to spend his time.

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