Patient Stories

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Evie the Brave

Resilience and a 'sweet spirit' have helped a Michigan girl in a longtime battle with epilepsy and a genetic condition.

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‘Time equals brain’

When she suffered a stroke, quick treatment led Mary Kleinheksel to a remarkable recovery—and a chance to sing again.

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Jameson’s journey

In the quest to treat their 6-year-old boy's rare disease, a California couple finds answers in West Michigan.

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‘My life is a blessing’

A clinical research study opens the door to a cure for sickle cell disease for a new group of patients.

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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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‘This really makes our kids smile’

An emergency department nurse delivers bright bundles of love on Valentine’s Day.

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‘Something special’

Five-year-old Louis Ribbens and his parents have undergone quite a journey of the heart.

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‘Worth it in the end’

After adopting a healthier lifestyle, a 50-year-old Michigan man sheds pounds—and much of his medication.

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‘Like a warrior’

Tiny Riley Bosma has already met a host of challenges—a rare procedure before birth and two open-heart surgeries as an infant.

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Miracle Marilyn

Perseverance played a lead role in a Michigan woman's recovery from a heart attack and COVID-19.

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Small babies, big blessings

Every day mattered to improve the odds for two tiny twin newborns—and they're now thriving.

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The indomitable Daniel

While battling a rare condition, a college student is full steam ahead on his dreams.