Patient Story
‘You do whatever magic you can do’
Child Life team members brighten the days of young patients.
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- June 15, 2018
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Patient Story
Living her best life
When heart arrhythmia sent local artist Jackie Finn to the hospital, it led to treatment changes—and she's now doing better than ever.
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- November 13, 2020
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Patient Story
A candle in the darkness
More than 40 years after a battle with breast cancer, Marie DeBose shares a powerful message of hope and survival.
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- October 5, 2021
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Patient Story
A new heart for ‘Gram-Gram’
Though Katie Watkins looked healthy on the outside, her weak heart couldn’t sustain her much longer. Organ donation provided new life.
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- February 16, 2022
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Patient Story
A bunny and a chinchilla try to charm kids with their soft fur …
... and it worked.
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- August 4, 2016
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‘Helping others, helping yourself’
Studies show volunteers receive many benefits, from improved cardiovascular health to lower cancer and depression rates.
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- April 15, 2018
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‘It has been everything for me’
Internship program continues to help Michigan veterans move from military roles to the civilian workforce.
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- July 4, 2018
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Patient Story
‘An amazing, selfless act’
A teen’s need for a kidney transplant inspires a flood of volunteer donors.
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- May 6, 2016
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Patient Story
‘At no time did I have any fear’
A former high school principal battles his way through four cancers and two transplants. His goal now? To encourage others for however long he has left.
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- May 9, 2018
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Patient Story
Bravo, Book Fairy
Wendy McLenithan opens magical new worlds to children beyond patient rooms.
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- April 18, 2018
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Patient Story
Pampered with a purpose
Even though she lost her hair to treatments, Ruth Hourani learned to feel beautiful again thanks to Beautiful You, a free program for women battling cancer.
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- March 30, 2018
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Patient Story
‘She has this awesome spirit about her’
Meredith Veenstra, 6, survives rare eye cancer with the grace and beauty of a princess.
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- June 22, 2018
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