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...
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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...
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...
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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Founder of ‘Straight No Chaser’ turned to IUH for treatment of rare diagnosis
IU Health Simon Cancer Center
It was something unexplainable. It was hard to pin down, but when the diagnosis was discovered, this musician turned to IU Health Simon Cancer Center for treatment.
By TJ Banes, IU Health Senior Jour...
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Defying Murphy’s Law with IU Health Bloomington Oncology experts
IU Health Bloomington Hospital
Kathryn Murphy is facing cancer for the second time in just six years.
After originally battling and overcoming triple-negative breast cancer in 2019, she unexpectedly received a lung cancer diagnos...
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Two strangers connect through kidney transplant
IU Health University Hospital
They were both teachers; they are both devoted to their families; but otherwise, these two women were strangers until they connected through a single kidney.
By TJ Banes, IU Health Senior Journalist,...
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Cutting-edge cochlear implant allows patient to hear grandkids again
IU Health Neuroscience Center
Mike Ritchie has been living with hearing loss for more than two years. Even with hearing aids, Mike couldn't hear anything with his left ear and barely anything with his right ear. "Once things get t...
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Continuous glucose monitor (CGM) offers a patient life-changing diabetes and health support
November is American Diabetes Month. Read on to understand the impact a CGM device has had on the whole health of a patient with diabetes.
A continuous glucose monitor (CGM) is a wearable, blood glu...