West Norriton Officer Needs Assistance
West Norriton Officer Mike Hougnon, 44, recently suffered a brain aneurysm and is currently hospitalized at Thomas Jefferson University Neuroscience Hospital in Philadelphia. Mike has undergone a series of surgeries during the last 12 days and his recovery is expected to take several months.
Mike has worked for the West Norriton Police Department for the past seven years starting in July 2005. Before that, Mike worked for the Norristown Police Department from 1996 to 2005. Mike joined the Central Montgomery County SWAT team in 2006. He is one of the entry operators and is trained in explosive breaching. Mike is also member of the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Municipal Drug Task Force.
His military career began in 1986 when he joined the U.S. Army and served in the infantry in a Ranger training brigade at Fort Benning, Ga. Mike served in the U.S. Army National Guard from 1989 to 1996 and again from 1998 to the present. He trained on weekends at the drill sergeant school and graduated in 2000. From 2000 to March 2011, he was a drill instructor. Mike and a task force were deployed to Afghanistan in March of 2011 until April 2012.
Mike has been married for 17 years to his wife Rhonda, They have two children. Mike is an avid fitness fanatic. He has participated in numerous triathlons, marathons, half-marathons and long distance bike races. Mike has a love of all sports especially the Phillies and the other hometown teams. He is currently pursuing his Bachelor’s degree at Saint Joseph’s University.
A fund has been established at Continental Bank in West Norriton to assist Mike’s family while he is hospitalized and during his recovery period. Donations can be made to Continental Bank C/O The Hougnon Family. Continental Bank (West Norriton), 436 Egypt Road, Norristown, PA 19403.
Contact Sgt. Michael McGettigan at 267-718-4571 or Officer Joseph Renzi at 610-630-1701.
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$50 Extractions! Fundraiser for Officer Hougnon
2030 W Main St, Norristown, PA (A Family Dental Care Center) -
$50 Extractions! Fundraiser for Officer Hougnon
2030 W Main St, Norristown, PA (A Family Dental Care Center) -
$50 Extractions! Fundraiser for Officer Hougnon
2030 W Main St, Norristown, PA (A Family Dental Care Center) -
$50 Extractions! Fundraiser for Officer Hougnon
2030 W Main St, Norristown, PA (A Family Dental Care Center) -
$50 Extractions! Fundraiser for Officer Hougnon
2030 W Main St, Norristown, PA (A Family Dental Care Center) -
$50 Extractions! Fundraiser for Officer Hougnon
2030 W Main St, Norristown, PA (A Family Dental Care Center)
tywana flowers
11:44 am on Saturday, December 1, 2012
My prayers are with you and your family.one brain aneurysm survior
To another. I salute.
Joan Shade Bangert
10:02 am on Monday, December 3, 2012
prayers to you and your family, hopefully on to a fast recovery
OMG
11:37 am on Monday, December 3, 2012
What does he need assistance with? I'm sure he has medical coverage and some type of disability working with the police force so is it to help his family until he is able to get back working? I hope he has a well recovery. Prayers to the family.
Snowman
10:48 pm on Monday, December 3, 2012
Yes, it is to help his family with the daily expenses of going to the city. Parking, meals, hotel rooms, etc.
Richard Rogers
8:48 pm on Monday, December 3, 2012
Has anyone heard about Omega 3 Fatty Acids healing brain problems? Please let him know about this; research it. Here's an article- Fish oil helped save my son: http://www.cnn.com/2012/10/19/health/fish-oil-brain-injuries/index.html Here is another link and how it may save trauma patients: http://www.brain-injury-law-center.com/2011/05/13/omega-3-fatty-acids-may-heal-brain-injury/ It is well known that omega-3 fatty acids are critical for brain development and function. We also know that they increase the protection of brain cells and the growth of new brain cells, which is important after a brain injury. http://braininjuryresource.scarlettlawgroup.com/2012/08/29/omega-3-fatty-acids-help-to-heal-severe-traumatic-brain-injury/
Richard Rogers
8:53 pm on Monday, December 3, 2012
Lewis M, Ghassemi P, & Hibbeln J. Case report: Therapeutic use of omega-3 fatty acids in severe head trauma. American Journal of Emergency Medicine. (September 2012).
Family Dental Care Center: Dr. Seth Rosen
3:38 pm on Tuesday, December 4, 2012
My office is holding a fundraiser to raise money to help support the Hougnon family- Officer Mike Hougnon is a patient here. We are holding an event on Saturday December 15 from 9am-1pm and are offering $50 tooth extractions all day on a first come first serve basis. Absolutely ALL of the money will go directly to the family. Visit http://www.drsethrosen.com to learn more!
Snowman
7:52 pm on Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Thanks, Dr. Rosen.
Anne-Marie Robinson-Tannehill
11:16 am on Wednesday, December 5, 2012
My heart & prayers are w/ Mike & his entire family... As well as w/ his brothers & sisters he serves w/, whether they're law enforcement or military!!
Sharon Hausmann
2:04 pm on Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Prayers going up for Officer Mike and his family praying he has a fast recovery..