Patient Story
‘An amazing kid’
When a brain shunt failed, Austin embarked on a 20-month medical journey.
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- April 8, 2021
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Author:
Sue Thoms
Sue Thoms is a writer and storyteller who joined Health Beat after a 30-year career at The Grand Rapids Press. She loves writing stories that shine a light on the resilience and beauty of the human spirit. In addition to medical features, she writes fiction and has published six picture books for children. Michigan born and raised, Sue enjoys exploring the state with her family―especially the lakes, sand dunes and ski hills. Contact her at susan.thoms@spectrumhealth.org.
Posts from Sue Thoms
Patient Story
‘You’d never know’
After little Evelyn Brummel underwent coronary bypass surgery, “It’s amazing how fast she has bounced back.”
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- April 2, 2021
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‘Patience and vigilance’
As COVID-19 cases surge, health leaders promote vaccines and safety precautions to curb the deadly virus.
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- March 30, 2021
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Patient Story
In this together—a year of COVID-19
Amid a season of challenges, seven highlights emerge of community spirit, heroism and hope.
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- March 26, 2021
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Patient Story
‘Happy to see the sun’
A 104-year-old woman and a 75-year-old former hospice patient share their delight at receiving COVID-19 vaccines at home.
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- March 17, 2021
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‘No quiero contraer el virus’
250 personas de la tercera edad reciben la vacuna contra el COVID-19 en una clínica comunitaria instalada en Wyoming Senior Center.
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- March 7, 2021
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Patient Story
‘I was delighted’
Residents of independent living facilities in Ottawa County receive COVID-19 vaccines at on-site clinics.
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- March 4, 2021
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Patient Story
A shot and a song
Singing playful versions of childhood classics, a respiratory therapist entertains and educates vaccine recipients.
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- March 2, 2021
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Patient Story
‘It was just a gift’
As Renee Teeple undergoes cancer treatments, she finds emotional and spiritual strength in music therapy.
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- February 14, 2021
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Patient Story
‘We can make it through this’
Two sisters, 100 and 85, recall past health crises and celebrate their second COVID-19 vaccinations.
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- February 12, 2021
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Patient Story
Telehealth exam kits ‘a game changer’
With a variety of attachments, the TytoCare device allows providers to examine a patient’s heart rate, ears, throat and lungs during a video visit.
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- February 11, 2021
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Patient Story
‘It makes COVID-19 less scary’
Patients at high risk for developing severe illness turn to a new type of treatment at an outpatient clinic.
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- February 5, 2021
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