Brain Aneurysm Foundation BAF Changemaker: Terri Yeager, MSN, SCRN
Terri Yeager, MSN, SCRN from Holland, Pennsylvania
For many years, Terri Yeager, MSN, SCRN, has been a dedicated and valued member of the Brain Aneurysm Foundation community. With a nursing career deeply rooted in caring for brain aneurysm patients and their families, Terri has seen firsthand the importance of awareness, education, support, and connection. She has also played an instrumental role in the success of BAF’s annual Philadelphia Run/Walk, helping bring together survivors, families, caregivers, healthcare professionals, and supporters year after year. We are grateful for Terri’s continued commitment to the brain aneurysm community.
BAF: Tell us a little about your connection with brain aneurysms.
TY: Brain aneurysm care has shaped much of my nursing career. I spent 15 years caring for patients in Neuro ICU and Neuro Interventional settings, supporting them and their families through some of the most challenging moments of their lives. Today, as a clinical leader at Cooper Neurological Institute, I continue to serve this patient population through the nurses and teams I lead.
BAF: When did you first learn about the BAF?
TY: I first learned about the Brain Aneurysm Foundation in 2005 while working at Thomas Jefferson Hospital for Neuroscience in Philadelphia. I quickly saw the incredible impact the Brain Aneurysm Foundation has on patients, survivors, families, and healthcare professionals.
BAF: Have you participated in any BAF events?
TY: I’ve been involved with the Brain Aneurysm Foundation for many years, first as a volunteer and now as the organizer of the annual Philadelphia BAF Run/Walk at the Philadelphia Navy Yard. I also organized and participated in a virtual walk with my daughter during the COVID pandemic!
The most meaningful part is bringing together survivors, families, caregivers, and advocates, all connected by hope and a shared mission.
BAF: How do you explain the importance of brain aneurysm awareness to people who may not know much about it?
TY: Brain aneurysms often have no warning and can change a life in an instant. Awareness helps people recognize risks, seek care sooner, and support the research and education that save lives.
BAF: What does the BAF community mean to you?
TY: The Brain Aneurysm Foundation community is a source of strength, compassion, and inspiration. It reminds me that no one faces this journey alone and that every story has the power to make a difference.
BAF: If you could share one thing with the world about brain aneurysms, what would it be?
TY: A brain aneurysm can happen to anyone. Awareness, education, and early detection matters! Together, we can save lives and give hope to families facing the unexpected.
