Health Hub Newsletter
Issue 9 - JANUARY 2023
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Artist Jalal’s journey from being in danger to walk again to getting a new life
Artist Jalal Luqman discovered he had a curvature of the spine by chance, over 30 years ago. In the last five years, the curve and the pain got significantly worse and some days, he was unable to move at all. If left untreated, there was a danger that Jalal would never walk again.
Surgery to correct the curvature was Jalal’s only option, but this type of operation is very complex and has a high risk of paralysis and a risk to life.
After 12 hours of complex surgery at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, the surgery was a complete success. Over 95% of the curvature was removed and the pelvic and shoulder tilts were straightened. Within weeks, Jalal was able to exercise and return to the work he loves. He can now walk for hours without any pain.
Hear Jalal’s journey to walking again, pain-free
4th Angel Program, offering vital support for cancer patients, spreads its wings to Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
The 4th Angel idea came forward when Scott Hamilton, a U.S. Olympic gold medalist in figure skating, recovered from cancer. He identified three angels who helped him through his journey. Scott’s oncologist at Cleveland Clinic was his first angel, his oncology nurse was the second and his family and friends were his third. He felt a fourth angel was somehow missing which led to his idea to create a program in which cancer survivors and patients could talk to their peers about their cancer experience bringing about the survivor-to-patient mentoring programs.
‘Angels’ are trained volunteers who can answer difficult questions and provide helpful, positive, and much-needed strategies learned from their own experiences
4th Angels are empathetic cancer survivors or family members of patients with first-hand experience.
They are positive, supportive and able to give their time and life experience to help put a new patient at ease.
To request a 4th Angel Mentor, or if you would like to become a 4th Angel Mentor yourself, email 4thAngel@ClevelandClinicAbuDhabi.ae or call 80082223 to request your patient mentor today. The program is free of charge.
Become a 4th Angel Mentor for Free
MoU signing with UAE University for research, development & placement of students
The agreement augments an alliance between the two parties, in research and education, in line with Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi’s vision to advance healthcare in the UAE and the wider region. The primary focus is on nurturing ‘homegrown’ talent to create sustainable health services in the UAE.
Some of the potential collaborations include cooperation on research projects, co-mentoring and placement of students at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, and the creation of research and development partnerships. The educational arm of the MoU entails collaboration on educational projects at the undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral levels.
The MoU also includes partnering on the development of jointly led events such as workshops, seminars and conferences.
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