Join us as we discuss community resources, collaboration, and patient-centered care with Kiera Flahart, PTA from Encompass Health East Valley.

Morgan, Val, and Kiera each have a unique experience with managing patient care and caregivers and they share their perspectives on how best to navigate early interventions and the transition to outpatient care. Kiera points out the three C's of advocacy: collaborate, connect, and communicate - all values that we each believe in while managing patient care.

Kiera shares details not only about the upcoming National Patient Safety Awareness Week and events being held during the week at Encompass Health East Valley, but also many resources available to patients and caregivers the community may be unaware of.

Thank you to Kiera and Encompass Health for all you do for our community!!

National Patient Safety Awareness Week - March 8-14, 2026

Scheduled events at Encompass Health East Valley:
Tuesday, March 10th, 2026 @ 3pm - Damsel in Defense
Thursday, March 12th, 2026 @ 3pm - R.O.S.E. Fraud Seminar for the Elderly

Address:
Encompass Health East Valley
5652 E Baseline Rd
Mesa, AZ 85206
480-567-0350

Upcoming Events:
Brain Injury Alliance of Arizona - Run, Walk & Roll 10k/5k/1 mile Event, Saturday, March 21st @ Kiwanis Park

Community support groups at Encompass Health East Valley:

Parkinson's Disease - PWR group - 2nd Wednesday of every month @ 1pm
Amputee support group - last Monday of every month
Stroke support group - 4th Wednesday of every month @ 2pm

Other community resources talked about during podcast:

Meals on wheels : https://www.mealsonwheelsamerica.org

Arizona self help: https://www.arizonaselfhelp.org

Measurabilities: https://measurabilities.com

Ability 360: https://ability360.org

Azcaregiver.org

Area Agency on Aging: https://www.aaaphx.org

Brain Injury Alliance of Arizona: BIAAZ.org

Welcome back to another episode of the You're Not Alone Podcast!

Join Morgan and Val as they interview stroke survivor Nancy Consalvo and learn more about her recovery and what got her through the last two years of rehabilitation. Nancy credits her husband, Matt, and son, Ben, for their quick action and getting on the phone to call for life-saving aid. Nancy discusses everything from rehab to returning home, and eventually returning to traveling, after hearing encouraging words from her primary care physician, Dr. Powell - "Live your life - What's the point of surviving something like this if you're not gonna live?"

Nancy, always the teacher, has gone on to earn a certificate as a neuro science coach and continues to learn about how the brain recovers from a stroke. She continues to work hard in physical and occupational therapy and is a true believer in neuroplasticity - the brain's lifelong ability to reorganize its structure, functions, and neural connections in response to learning, experience, or injury.

Thank you, Nancy, for sharing your journey with us!!

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If you'd like to be a guest on our podcast, email us at: yourenotalonepodcast48@gmail.com

If you or your loved one is in need of neuro physical therapy, occupational therapy, or speech therapy, give us a shout!

Neuro & Brain Performance Centers LLC
5761 E Brown Rd #19, Mesa, AZ 85205
Phone: 480-719-8080
Fax: 480-981-8595
Website: neuroandbrain.com

Join us as Morgan and Val recap their 2025 summary, Morgan's ACL recovery, and Val's cruise to the Bahamas and Chris trialing the RioMobility Firefly device on the trip. Val was very excited to finally get Chris into the ocean, but certainly needed the help from a few others to get him back out! Listen in to hear more about the recent adventures from your podcast friends!

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If you'd like to be a guest on our podcast, email us at: yourenotalonepodcast48@gmail.com

If you or your loved one is in need of neuro physical therapy, occupational therapy, or speech therapy, give us a shout!

Neuro & Brain Performance Centers LLC
5761 E Brown Rd #19, Mesa, AZ 85205
Phone: 480-719-8080
Fax: 480-981-8595
Website: neuroandbrain.com