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Patient on hyperbaric oxygen therapy- that kind of healing is really incredible
David Copenhaver's colorectal cancer journey has involved chemotherapy, radiation and multiple surgeries. The radiation left him with open wounds on h...
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December 10, 2025
Big sis donated liver to younger sibling
There are many things that connect these two sisters. Now, they’re connected by the gift of life....
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December 15, 2025
Sterile processing demands attention to detail & commitment to patient care
Joe Chase is a sterile processing tech at IU Health University Hospital. It's his team's job to s...
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December 12, 2025
Nurse spotlight: Chanecia Cowyin
Chanecia Cowyin is a nurse on a medical progressive care unit at Methodist Hospital. Chanecia wad...
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On May 12, 2026, a powerful reunion brought together the people who helped save Sarah Shore-Beck’s life and support her recovery. Ahead of a special honor at this year’s Indianapolis 500, where she wi...
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Trauma patient in near-fatal crash to deliver green flag to Indy 500 start line
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Following in mother’s footsteps: Nurse practitioner leaves lasting impression on patients
By TJ Banes, IU Health Senior Journalist, tfender1@iuhealth.org
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A light in every moment: celebrating 2026 Melin award recipient Carmen Fabian Pine
IU Health Methodist Hospital
Hope takes many forms in healthcare. Sometimes it is found in breakthrough treatments. Just as often, it is made real through the steady, compassionate presence of someone who shows up each day ready ...