Maryland Woman Stuck in Panama After Stroke

A Maryland woman stranded in Panama after suffering a stroke mid-trip is facing mounting medical bills and a race against time to get home. Kalin Rytina, who was returning from Guatemala, fell ill with nausea and disorientation, later hospitalized with blood clots causing the stroke. Now unable to care for her disabled mother, her family struggles with out-of-pocket costs as her insurance is denied. They’re working with the U.S. embassy to transfer her to a U.S. hospital, avoiding a risky direct flight. Meanwhile, a community rally has raised over $24,000 and flooded them with support — proof of Kalin’s impact and the love surrounding her as she fights to recover and return home. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/76e6936e493d9bb7