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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 rehab Patient Stories February 18, 2024 Retired pastor recovers in second round of 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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Cardiac rehab is helping patients 'think like a healthy person'
We are IU Health Cardiac rehab is helping patients 'think like a healthy person'

IU Health Arnett Hospital

Billy Sherlow is the team leader at cardiac and pulmonary rehab at IU health Arnett. His team of clinical exercise physiologists, nurses, respiratory therapists and dietitians helps patients recover f...
The change was like night and day
Patient Stories The change was like night and day

IU Health Bloomington Hospital

“You don’t know how bad you feel until it’s better,” says Tom Kelzer, pictured above with his wife. The, now retired, IU Health athletic trainer and physical therapist first learned about his heart i...
Percussionist once marched in parades
Patient Stories Percussionist once marched in parades

IU Health Simon Cancer Center

He’s performed music all of his life and now this patient hopes he can remind his body to do what he loves. By TJ Banes, IU Health Senior Journalist, tfender1@iuhealth.org As he rested in his hospit...
She’s come full circle: Emily Vaughan’s journey to healthcare
Patient Stories She’s come full circle: Emily Vaughan’s journey to healthcare

IU Health West Hospital

Written by Zoe Walsh, Communications intern for IU Health's Indianapolis Suburban Region Five years ago, Emily Vaughan, was not in the healthcare field. Now, she is a certified surgical technologist ...
Celebrating living donor ‘heroes’
Patient Stories Celebrating living donor ‘heroes’

IU Health University Hospital

Living donors provide a special gift of life to people in need of organ transplant. By TJ Banes, IU Health Senior Journalist, tfender1@iuhealth.org As he smiled for a photo, Michael Krause, Noblesvi...