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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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Six degrees of separation: Organ recipient believes god answers prayers
Patient Stories Six degrees of separation: Organ recipient believes god answers prayers

IU Health University Hospital

In every practical sense, this living organ donor and recipient were strangers. Now, the recipient says their connection is one of several answered prayers in her life. By IU Health Senior Journalist,...
She rode her Harley thousands of miles to celebrate recovery
Patient Stories She rode her Harley thousands of miles to celebrate recovery

IU Health Simon Cancer Center

Diagnosed with a rare type of breast cancer, this patient is celebrating her recovery by traveling the United States on two wheels. By IU Health Senior Journalist, TJ Banes, tfender1@iuhealth.org She ...
Patient sidelined by lung transplant hopes to continue traveling the world
Patient Stories Patient sidelined by lung transplant hopes to continue traveling the world

IU Health Methodist Hospital

Richard Montague spent his early retirement years traveling the world with his wife. A day before they were to head out on another adventure, Rich, who has pulmonary fibrosis, started having a hard ti...
Personalized care for ROTC squad leader gets him back to training
Patient Stories Personalized care for ROTC squad leader gets him back to training

IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital

Alex Workman was in the final game of an intramural volleyball tournament when his career plans were nearly shattered.Workman, a cellular/molecular biology major and squad leader for the U.S. Army Res...
Heart transplant recipient runs 5k with member of rehab team
Patient Stories Heart transplant recipient runs 5k with member of rehab team

IU Health Methodist Hospital

Shortly after receiving a heart transplant in early 2022, David Wilkerson, who has been a runner most of his life, set his sights on completing a 5k. Not only that, but he challenged his physical ther...