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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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Patient says, ‘lung screening saved my life’
Patient Stories Patient says, ‘lung screening saved my life’

IU Health Simon Cancer Center

A non-invasive screening is now recommended for those at risk for leading cause of cancer death. By TJ Banes, IU Health Senior Journalist, tfender1@iuhealth.org Pat Wilkins regularly schedules her m...
Coach credited for saving a student’s life; turns to IU Health for life-saving transplant
Patient Stories Coach credited for saving a student’s life; turns to IU Health for life-saving transplant

IU Health University Hospital

Local news media lauded Kyle Hankins for coming to the aid of a student and Hankins says his real heroes are the transplant team members at IU Health. By TJ Banes, IU Health Senior Journalist, tfende...
Bike crash lands Utah resident at IU Health for multi-organ transplant
Patient Stories Bike crash lands Utah resident at IU Health for multi-organ transplant

IU Health University Hospital

Morten Pedersen says he got a second chance at life when he came to IU Health for a multivisceral transplant. By TJ Banes, IU Health Senior Journalist, tfender1@iuhealth.org As he was greeted by his...
ER nurse in motorcycle crash comes back to work as amputee
We are IU Health ER nurse in motorcycle crash comes back to work as amputee

IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital

In the fall of 2024 Christian Arvin, a nurse at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital, lost his right leg in a motorcycle crash. After months of recovery and rehab, he's back to work with a prosthesis. "Si...
Physical therapists’ keen observations lead to atrial fibrillation diagnosis
We are IU Health Physical therapists’ keen observations lead to atrial fibrillation diagnosis
“Listen to your therapists,” says Kevin Cook, a patient of IU Health Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation at Eagle Highlands. Cook, a cancer survivor, first met Jake Nobbe, PT, DPT, during a physical t...