We need your help.  We were informed yesterday that Horizon Blue Cross/Blue Shield of New Jersey has denied future coverage for Kerrie at Kessler and is forcing her to be discharged to a sub-acute facility (they asked that she be discharged by 8/7). One might think that this is a positive step in recovery, but … Read more

7/21 marked five weeks that Kerrie has been at the Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation in West Orange, NJ and we felt this was a good time to provide a detailed update on her condition and prognosis and describe ways that you may be able to help.  We apologize for the delay since the last update … Read more

Kerrie completed her third week at Kessler yesterday and has been getting excellent care and specialized treatment to help her regain consciousness.  She has made some small improvements but has not yet woken up.  She continues to receive several hours of physical and occupational therapy per day and has been receiving specialized drug therapy to … Read more

Kerrie completed her second week at Kessler and has shown progress.  She continues to receive several hours of intensive physical and occupational therapy along with other treatments to help her recover to a fully conscious state. Kerrie has improved in certain areas since she arrived and has demonstrated progress but is still not yet fully … Read more

Kerrie was transferred to the Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation in West Orange, NJ on Monday, 6/16.  Since then she has been receiving intensive treatments designed to help her emerge from the coma.  She has been receiving three hours of physical and occupational therapy in addition to specialized treatments involving light and other sensory stimuli.  She … Read more

Kerrie continues to make small improvements and we are currently planning for her transfer to the Center for Brain Injury Rehabilitation at the Kessler Institute in West Orange, NJ.  Depending on her condition she may be transferred this coming week. Kerrie has been getting great care at Valley Hospital and we are looking forward to … Read more

We have some good news to report – Kerrie has been making slight improvements over the past week and we along with her medical staff believe that she is becoming slightly more responsive and present.  She has been making more eye contact and moving her legs more over the past few days.  Visually she looks … Read more

Kerrie continues to show small signs of improvement.  She looks very good visually and she has shown signs of being slightly more responsive.  We along with her nursing staff have observed slight improvements and continue to be hopeful.  Her vital signs are still very good although she is still not yet awake.  Over the pst … Read more

Kerrie continues to make slight progress and has been more alert this past week.  At times she will make eye contact or move her legs.  Her doctors felt that she showed more signs of alertness during the week. Earlier today she responded slightly when Glenn was sleaking to her at her bedside.  She remains mostly … Read more

Kerrie has been doing well over the last few days and continues to rest comfortably in the neuro ward.  Her vital signs are still very good and she continues to look better.  She has not yet fully woken up but over the weekend did make some limited eye contact with visitors.  Her medical team and … Read more