James Begay

James Begay came to Rehabilitation Hospital of Northern Arizona (RHNA) after a below-the-knee amputation. James required the amputation after sustaining an injury while living in a cave near Page, Arizona. He quickly became a favorite of the staff at the hospital because of his positive outlook and determined spirit.

James received a whole-hearted send-off from the team at RHNA when he was discharged. He made many friends during his stay, and you could often find him talking with other patients and staff throughout the day. In fact, the day James discharged was his birthday. The staff gathered together to sing and eat cake, celebrating not only his birthday but his progress

When asked what he was most looking forward to upon leaving RHNA, James answered, “going back to work and seeing all my friends.”

James returned to Page with a new prosthetic to help him walk and placement in a group home to have the support needed to achieve his goal of working again.