Patient Success Story: Julie Guthrie and Kim Steel From Tragedy to Triumph By Adam Robertson, AMRPA Marketing Communications Manager Julie Guthrie Faced with unexpected tragedies, both Julie Guthrie and Kim Steele suffered from sepsis and multi-organ failures that led to quadruple amputation. Lovers of life by nature and fighters by circumstance, these women confronted their grim situations head on. Things may look a little different for them now, but with optimism, strength, unwavering hope and hard work at Roosevelt Warm Springs Rehabilitation Hospital, they have reclaimed their lives and their independence. These are the stories of their inspirational and emotional journeys to recovery.
Julie Guthrie “Float, float on. Float on, float on . . .” For most, these are just lyrics that some recognize from the song “Float On” by The Floaters. AMRPA Seeking Member Submissions of Patient Success Stories and Testimonials In 2020, AMRPA Magazine wants to feature you! We are currently soliciting patient success stories and testimonials from AMRPA member hospitals, to better showcase the outstanding work of our industry and membership. If you are interested in submitting a success story or testimonial, please visit https://amrpa.org/For-Patients/Patient-Success-Stories
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For Julie Guthrie, they will forever remind her of one of her most positive memories of the time she spent at Roosevelt Warm Springs Rehabilitation Hospital. While she admitted she is not the best singer, she remembers the unforgettable laughs shared during an impromptu concert she had at the hospital’s gym with the rehab team – the same team that worked with her to reclaim her mobility and successfully use prostheses after her quadruple amputation. In August of 2019, Julie suffered septic shock and multi-organ failure after a kidney stone unexpectedly became stuck and caused a massive blood infection. COVID-19 Special Issue
