Heather's Story

Dr. Singh was a miracle worker

Her condition worsened as she grew older, and she suffered frequent seizures as a teen. "They would just happen at any time, any moment," recalled Heather. "I would fall down stairs... pass out at school in the middle of class. It was terrifying for me because I was a teenager."

Desperate for an answer, the Overton family turned to The Nebraska Medical Center. Here, they found Sanjay Singh, M.D., the region's only epileptologist. Dr. Singh and his team employed a comprehensive fourphase monitoring and treatment system using some of the most advanced diagnostic equipment available.

Heather's epilepsy is now controlled with medications, and she has been seizure-free for two years. "Dr. Singh was a miracle worker," Heather said. Today, at age 22, Heather is pursuing a management degree at the University of Nebraska-Omaha. She and her mother, Mary, founded the state's first epilepsy support group. "I have been amazed by Heather's zeal to help people in the community with epilepsy," said Dr. Singh. "She now serves as an inspiration to other young people with the disorder."

To learn how you can help patients with neurological disorders at The Nebraska Medical Center like Heather, call the Office of Development at 552-2029