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Patient Stories – No Matter the Odds

Odds are, most Hoosiers won't have to tap into our full depth of knowledge or find themselves seeking out one of our expert specialists. But in the unlikely event that "What If?" turns to "What now?," people can find peace of mind in knowing Indiana University Health is there. Explore the patient stories below to see the impact of our system, showcasing real patient experiences and our dedication to making Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest states.

Patient Stories A boy's battle and a brother's bond Will Flannery was the youngest of four boys. Some of his favorite activities included playing games, building legos, and solving puzzles with his 10-y... A boy's battle and a brother's bond
Retired pastor recovers in second round of cardio rehab Patient Stories February 18, 2024 Retired pastor recovers in second round of cardio rehab By Emma Avila, epackard1@iuhealth.org, writer for IU Health’s Indianapolis Suburban Region Haro...
Woman reconnects with lifesavers after cardiac arrest Patient Stories February 13, 2024 Woman reconnects with lifesavers after cardiac arrest By Emma Avila, epackard1@iuhealth.org, writer for IU Health’s Indianapolis Suburban Region Afte...
Heart transplant list 'a waiting game' Patient Stories February 7, 2024 Heart transplant list 'a waiting game' Jacob Kleber has been on the heart transplant list for a little more than a year and while he doe...

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Friendship stitched together by common threads
Patient Stories Friendship stitched together by common threads

IU Health University Hospital

Two women forged a friendship by overcoming illness and giving back. By TJ Banes, IU Health Senior Journalist, tfender1@iuhealth.org One was diagnosed four times with cancer – the most recent, breas...
Rehabbing a cheerful heart in Bloomington
We are IU Health Rehabbing a cheerful heart in Bloomington

IU Health Bloomington Hospital

In July 2025, Jesse Prince was hit by a drunk driver while driving his tractor. The crash caused the tractor to flip several times, leaving him with multiple broken bones in addition to a heart attack...
Cardiac rehab group works out together, even after graduation
Patient Stories Cardiac rehab group works out together, even after graduation

IU Health Methodist Hospital

Cardiac rehabilitation is an outpatient program designed to help people recover from a variety of heart-related events. The program is several weeks long followed by a graduation. One patient group at...
VAD team helps patient coordinate safe travel to Philippines for vow renewal
Patient Stories VAD team helps patient coordinate safe travel to Philippines for vow renewal

IU Health Methodist Hospital

Annette Holloway and her husband were married at city hall in 2005. Since then their goal has been to have a big vow renewal ceremony in the Philippines, Annette's home country. In recent years heart ...
Liver recipient to donor: ‘You are so young; you could be my son’
Patient Stories Liver recipient to donor: ‘You are so young; you could be my son’

IU Health University Hospital

When Joshua “Josh” Wilson, 23, decided to donate his liver to a stranger, he had no idea that stranger would have a son the same age. By TJ Banes, IU. Health Senior Journalist, tfender1@iuhealth.or...