Patient Story
‘It got me pretty good’
Four days after a major stroke, a smokehouse owner returns to work.
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- October 19, 2018
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Patient Story
‘One person can really make a difference’
It seemed like the perfect day for a run. It ended with an off-duty nurse saving a jogger’s life.
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- October 17, 2018
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Patient Story
The surgery you’ve never heard of
Nedene Bearss shares her story about how chronic kidney disease took her by surprise, and how her 'hero' saved her hand with his expertise.
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- October 16, 2018
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Patient Story
‘Only 2 percent survive’
After Turner Syndrome stunted her growth throughout childhood, Grace Ward is finally seeing possibilities open for her.
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- October 15, 2018
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Patient Story
Fighting for her life
A delicate procedure provides new hope for a lung cancer patient.
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- October 12, 2018
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Patient Story
‘All about living, not dying’
With the help of hospice, a Battle of the Bulge hero continues to enjoy outdoor adventures.
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- October 10, 2018
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Patient Story
Battle in the body
Josh Parker beat leukemia a decade ago. Every day since, he battles the aftereffects of treatment with strength, faith and determination.
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- October 8, 2018
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Patient Story
She’s one of a kind
Groundbreaking research unravels a mysterious genetic mutation affecting little Marley Berthoud. And offers hope for her future.
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- October 5, 2018
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Patient Story
‘When she’s happy, I’m happy’
When a mom can’t be home for her daughter’s birthday, caregivers on the bone marrow transplant unit help them celebrate with a purple unicorn party.
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- October 3, 2018
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Patient Story
‘Like a miracle worker’
Vein treatment was the catalyst for Gordon Nederveld to change his lifestyle and lose 80 pounds.
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- October 3, 2018
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Patient Story
‘This is the good stuff’
Nine-year-old Emma, one of the few girls to have hemophilia, leads an active life with help from regular infusions.
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- October 1, 2018
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Patient Story
He’s ‘just doing amazing’
Under a neurologist’s watchful eye, the ketogenic diet puts food in the role of medicine for a preschooler with epilepsy.
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- September 26, 2018
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