Zinta Aistars is a bilingual writer in English and Latvian. She has three books published in the Latvian language and is currently at work on a fourth, this time in English. Zinta is a regularly contributing writer for many local and regional publications. She is the host and producer of the weekly radio show, Art Beat, at WMUK 102.1 FM, the NPR affiliate station in Southwest Michigan. Zinta is a former employee of Spectrum Health, working in marketing and communications as a writer and editor, and she is pleased to continue writing health care stories since becoming a full-time freelance writer.
A Michigan teen's confidence and composure helped her navigate the long road to kidney transplant.
162 After a long, hard-fought battle with COVID-19, a 69-year-old Michigan man is on the mend.
473 Rick Eding learned he had a failing heart in his early 30s. And now, exactly 3,676 days after a procedure to restore his quality of life, he’s unstoppable.
282 An avid golfer is enjoying life again after opting for prolapse surgery.
17 Helping others is often the best medicine. Rehab patients know this firsthand—they're using game points to feed families in need.
20 Daxton, 2, and Sawyer, 4, battle a rare genetic disease with a team of specialists and the calming power of music.
374 Genetic testing helps the family of a Michigan boy dig deeper into his unique health challenges.
298 After a longtime battle against a rare disorder of the esophagus, Maggie Campbell underwent a life-altering surgery.
316 Genetic testing that pinpointed a rare disorder helped a Michigan couple give their daughter the tools she needs to blossom.
100 With the COVID-19 pandemic keeping him at home, George Grzybowski turned to in-home imaging services—and it turned out to be a life-saver.
132 A Michigan phlebotomist made the leap with bariatric surgery—and she's now down almost 100 pounds.
16 When a gas explosion at her island cabin left Lisa Sears with severe burns and broken bones, a team of specialists and her faith guided her recovery.
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