A Simple Timeline

A Simple Timeline...

March 9, 2014- Admitted to St E with minor symptoms (on eve of move from house to condo*)
March 10- Guillain-Barre diagnosis and progression to full paralysis and intubation
March 12- Transfer to University Hospital NSICU
March 12-26- NSICU at UC
March 26-27- Brief stay at LTAC- Drake Hospital at Christ
March 27- Emergency surgery for bleeding trach, transfer to SICU
March 28-April 14- SICU at Christ (pneumonia and PE treatment)
April 14-19- MICU at Christ
April 19th- Transferred back to Drake Hospital (at Christ) ROOM 3083 (Easter weekend)
July 31- First time outside in 21 weeks
August 25- First meal in 5 1/2 months
October 16- 67th birthday at Drake
October 31- MICU at Christ for treatment of pneumonia and MRSA infection
November 17th- Return to Drake Hospital (at Christ)
Thanksgiving-Christmas-47th Anniversary- New Year 2015
January 17th- Hematoma (dealt with for about a month following)
March 19- 2 weeks off the ventilator! Trach capped for first time ;)
April 4&5- Baptism service and Easter
April 20- "So long" party with Drake staff
April 23- Move to Providence Pavilion rehab center in Covington, KY
May 26- June 10th- St E hospital (trach out, MRSA treatment)
June 10th- moved to Gateway Rehab in Florence, KY (feeding tube removed)
July 2nd- moved to Rosedale Green in Latonia, KY
August 8th- first time sitting in the seat of a car in 17 months
Oct 16th- 68th birthday party at Rosedale
November 26th- Thanksgiving with family+ at the Rickerts
*November 27th- first time in condo since purchase*
January, 2016- began using a motorized wheelchair controlled by head
July 10- move to HealthSouth rehab to prepare for move to assisted living
July 28, 2016- moved to Elmcroft Assisted Living in Florence, KY. After 871 long nights apart finally sharing a roof with wife again!!
August 2018- moved out of Elmceoft. Steve to Emerald Trace. Nancy to the condo.

Wednesday, April 29, 2015

Directions to Providence Pavilion (written by Kristy Rickert)

Steve's new digs are now at the Providence Pavilion located at 401 E 20th St, Covington, KY 41014 - Room 446. 

He would love his friends to stop by to see the new place and chat a spell. In fact, if you would like, you may join him for a meal in the dining room at noon or at 5:00 PM simply by calling ahead to 859-283-6634. This number is also available should you wish to call to check how Steve is doing on a particular day. More information regarding his regular therapy schedule will be shared as it is made available. 

Steve and Nancy look forward to seeing you soon! Few things brighten up a new place more than the faces of dear friends and family!

Here are directions:
From Scott Street heading South in Covington, turn left on E. 20th street and follow to the old St. E North Hospital (Providence Pavillion) on the right, all the way down to where you would "T" into the parking garage. Park in the hospital parking lot and enter under the large canopy. In the lobby, go to the receptionist and sign in. After 5 you'll need to hit the button outside and there may not be anyone at the desk.

Proceed straight down the hall and take the first left. Then look for the East elevator (just a few feet away). Go to the 4th floor and there is a nursing station there. Ask for directions to room 446. You will be passing through the nursing home unit to the rehab unit where Steve is staying.


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