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WELCOME to HaleyBook.com! A site to learn more about Haley Scott DeMaria, her inspiring story, her writings (books and blogs), speaking events, and yes, the movie.
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When Dick Rosenthal retired as athletic director in 1995, after a lifetime of service to the University of Notre Dame, he was asked about the most memorable moment during his tenure. Without hesitation, the chief of sports at America’s most storied university replied, “Haley Scott.” When the Notre Dame women’s swim team suffered a fatal bus crash, the lives of those on the bus, their families, and the community were changed forever. Paralyzed after the accident, Haley Scott was told she would never walk again. That was unacceptable to her. With the help of those who cared most about her - her family, her school and her teammates - she chose a different fate and promised not only to walk, but to swim again for the Fighting Irish.What Though the Odds - Haley Scott’s Journey of Faith and Triumph is Haley’s first book, published in 2008, chronicling her remarkable journey back from paralysis; the importance of Family, Faith, and Friendship on her journey; and the impact tragedy has on our lives.08, chronicling her remarkable journey back from paralysis; the importance of Family, Faith, and Friendship on her journey; and the impact tragedy has on our lives.
Sharing her story in a different way, Haley Scott DeMaria, along with Diane Hopkins, present
"Advice From a Patient."
Diane Hopkins was one of the first Chief Experience Officers in the U.S. healthcare industry. She consults with medical companies, health systems, and has trained hundreds of professionals to be patient experience coaches and strategists. Her book, Unleashing the Chief Moment Officers, has been used by healthcare leaders around the country to enhance patient experience cultures.
Haley and Diane’s shared passion for advancing patient/person-focused care, let them to write and compile a collection of patient stories. Advice From a Patient shares patient stories as a support for continual improvement and better understanding of the importance of the little things, as well as the need for a comprehensive patient experience strategy to sustain a high-performing culture.
John Whyte, MD, MPH, Chief Medical Officer of Web MD commented, “As members of the healthcare community, it is our responsibility to continue to remind ourselves our primary objective is to serve the patient through better experiences to improve outcomes. The voices in this book serve as a great resource for all who serve the patient and are interested in understanding what matters to patients.”
This book is relevant for those in training for medical careers, team members in hospitals, medical offices, medical suppliers, assisted living centers, as well as for those facing ongoing medical care for themselves or loved ones.