Kaylin Fuentes’ Remarkable Stroke Recovery - Helen Hayes Hospital Honors Assembly 2023

Kaylin Fuentes was a young woman working in New York City as a full-time nanny when a stroke left her paralyzed on her right side and caused her to lose most of her speech. She arrived at Helen Hayes Hospital dependent on a wheelchair and needing assistance with most tasks. Her early days at HHH were marked with much effort to relearn to speak in simple sentences and accomplish tasks with only one arm, but through hard work and determination, she exceeded all expectations. She was discharged walked with only a brace and a cane and continued her recovery in outpatient, where she progressed to walking unassisted, speaking with confidence, and regaining her independence.
Kaylin was presented with the Helen Hayes Hospital Medal of Independence at the 123rd Helen Hayes Hospital Honors Assembly on September 19, 2023. Please visit our RUclips Channel for more inspirational honorees from the 2023 Honors Assembly. For more info about inpatient and outpatient rehab, please call 1-888-70-REHAB or visit www.helenhayeshospital.org.