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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 orders $49 heart scan after friend suffers heart attack
Patient Stories Patient orders $49 heart scan after friend suffers heart attack

IU Health Arnett Hospital

Donald McDavid was cooking barbeque at a football game when he heard about his friend's recent heart attack. He processed it as a cautionary tale and decided to get a $49 heart scan for himself. Good ...
Patient decorates hospital with origami while biding time on transplant list
Patient Stories Patient decorates hospital with origami while biding time on transplant list

IU Health Methodist Hospital

Emilie Harmon has spent the last three months inpatient at Methodist Hospital waiting on a heart transplant. Her days are as routine as it gets, meeting with her care team, calling her mom in the afte...
Grateful parents donate to help other families who face the loss of a child
Patient Stories Grateful parents donate to help other families who face the loss of a child
Twenty-two weeks into her 2015 pregnancy, Jayme Henchon and her husband Dave received news no expecting parents want to hear. After a routine ultrasound and multiple visits with a specialist, their da...
The bonds didn't begin with cancer
We are IU Health The bonds didn't begin with cancer

IU Health Bedford Hospital

Nestled in a comfortable black recliner in the IU Health Bedford Hospital Oncology and Infusion unit, Josh Leveque sips on a soda while watching his favorite shows and singing along to classic rock or...
Hospice House compassionately cares for family’s beloved “GG”
Patient Stories Hospice House compassionately cares for family’s beloved “GG”
Jackie Brummet spent her final days surrounded by the level of kindness she always showed to others. “To sum up her life, she was a caregiver,” says Beverly Sellers, describing her late mother, Jacki...