For a few brief but terrifying hours, Jordan Bakker feared he might never see the mother of his three young children again.
Jordan’s wife, Erin—just 40 years old and in otherwise good health—suffered a stroke in March 2015 during a date night the couple was enjoying with friends. When she arrived at Adventist Health Simi Valley minutes later, the hospital’s stroke care team was ready. Thankfully, the prompt and effective care Erin received that day prevented any severe long-term issues, and she was soon able to return home to her husband and children.
A few months later, Jordan reported to a rapt audience at Adventist Health Simi Valley’s 50th anniversary gala that his wife had made a remarkable recovery.
"Seeing her today, no one would ever know that she could have easily not been with us on that night seven months ago,” he said.
Thanks to the quick actions of friends, first responders and the physicians, nurses and other staff at Adventist Health Simi Valley, Erin Bakker is now back to her active lifestyle.