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 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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Care team makes it easy for patient to say ‘I do’ in the CDU
IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital
On Sept. 23, 2023, a patient and his wife professed their vows in a waiting room on the Clinical Decision Unit (CDU), IU Health Ball.
The couple, Byrl Harnish and Jana Nichols, met 45 years prior, bu...
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Speech pathologist speaks up for young patient
IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital
For Jason Ponder life in a hospital and growing up with doctors has always been the norm. Since he was a baby, Ponder has struggled with Alport syndrome, a genetic condition, insomnia and early onset ...
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The happily ever after cancer and the chamber of healing
IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital
Clovis Hensley lives a simple life with his wife of 42 years. He finished skin cancer treatment in February of 2023 but was living with some side effects of the radiation therapy. The treatment succes...
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Beating breast cancer and embracing life
IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital
Getting a routine mammogram was normal for Kara Dowd. She’d been getting them routinely for almost 20 years.
In 2020, she went in for her mammogram, they noticed that her breast didn’t seem normal, ...
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Walking through the knee pain: When is it time to seek help
IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital
Pam Robbins has always been active. You could find her outside going on five-mile walks and exploring the local parks. Unfortunately, her active lifestyle took a turn when her knee began to buckle and...