Hurley Trauma Patient Turned RN is Hurley Medical Center's 2010 Trauma Golf Ambassador

Tim Hubbard, RN, BSN is Guest of Honor at 26th Trauma Golf Classic at Flint Golf Club

FLINT, Mich., Aug. 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Tim Hubbard's life changed dramatically on January 6, 2002. Tim, his brother Todd and his father were working on their stalled truck on rural South Baldwin Road in Oakland County, when a car going 60 mph lost control and struck Tim and his brother, propelling them into the air and leaving them both critically injured. Tim's brother suffered leg and femur fractures and was partially scalped in the accident. Tim was thrown 40 feet before landing on his head and neck, unconscious.

Tim was transferred to Hurley's Level I Trauma Center with a closed head injury and incomplete spinal chord injury. His left leg was nearly severed. But, thanks to Hurley, he survived. Eleven days later, he awoke in the Hurley NeuroTrauma Unit, paralyzed from the waist down. After a month of intensive care, Tim began the challenging task of regaining control of his body and his life. Following discharge, Tim moved from a wheelchair to a walker, and today, Tim walks independently with no limitations from this nearly fatal accident.

Tim continued his rehab at Hurley's Rehabilitation Services at Longway Boulevard in Flint for 3 years. "I knew I wanted to go into nursing because of the exceptional care and support my family and I received when I was a patient," says Tim.  "I knew there was only one place I wanted to be a nurse – at Hurley. "They saved my life, and now I am able to care for patients the same way I was cared for 7 years ago, and in the same unit. Today, I have a second chance. And, it's all because of Hurley."

On Monday, September 13, 2010 the Hurley Foundation will hold its 26th Annual Trauma Center Golf Classic at the Flint Golf Club to benefit Hurley's Trauma Center and Burn Unit at Hurley Medical Center – the region's only Level I Trauma Center. This year, Tim Hubbard, RN, BSN will be the guest of honor during the benefit.

Hurley's Trauma Center admits over 1,700 patients annually making it one of the highest volume trauma centers in the state.  Last year, the Hurley Golf Classic raised over $120,000. To register for the golf classic call The Hurley Foundation at 810-262-9399.

Hurley Medical Center is a 443-bed premier public teaching hospital located in the heart of Genesee County, Mich.  As the region's only Level I Trauma Center, Burn Center, and with the highest level Neonatal Intensive Care Unit available, Hurley is a recognized leader in clinical care and education, maintaining affiliations with Michigan State University, the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, the University of Michigan-Flint, Mott Community College and Henry Ford Health System. Founded in 1908, Hurley provides patient care for more than 100,000 people annually.

SOURCE Hurley Medical Center

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