Patient Stories

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Reining in the pain

Shanna Ruffner's hand pain cost her the ability to barrel race. But after in-office carpal tunnel release surgery, she's en route to resuming life.

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A concert of hope and healing

The Grand Rapids Symphony and Spectrum Health music therapists perform in a special event for nursing and rehabilitation residents, family and friends.

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‘Your whole life flashes before you…’

Megan Keller battled breast cancer with a child in her womb. These days, both are happy and healthy.

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‘She has a mission’

Adjusting to life without her right leg, Nicole Campbell shows tenacity and humor. Her goal: to return to the teaching job she loves.

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STR!VING for a healthy, balanced life

A holistic approach is the right prescription for this Canadian native.

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Big catch, even bigger smiles

A group of children's hospital patients spent the morning charter fishing on Lake Michigan.

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‘We had to help you’

When a retiree collapsed at the gym, two bystanders jumped in to help save him.

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‘I never knew when it was going to hit’

An implanted device provides relief from fecal incontinence, giving this 81-year-old a new lease on life.

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Bonus!

Children's hospital patients now enjoy the thrill of playing pinball.

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Living Life to the Fullest with Skin Cancer

Less-invasive lymph node surgery has meant faster recovery for stage 3 melanoma patient Sally Coburn, who lives for the people she’s passionate about.

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‘It wasn’t my time’

A globe-trotting, retired rocket scientist with pancreatic cancer gets the chance to see another 50 countries.

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Easton Hirdes: Boy wonder

His story could be a Hollywood double for the movie, "Wonder." Like the main character in that film, he has overcome the odds and found his place in public school.