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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...

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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Patient Stories November 02 Infusion patient popular at White Memorial

IU Health White Memorial Hospital

He knows his blood type. Once it is drawn for labs, he knows how to roll the vials to keep it in the best shape for testing. Everyone on the team knows how to make his drink—ice, coffee then coffee m...

Patient Stories November 02 Technology improving the fight against breast cancer

IU Health Arnett Hospital

A lesser-known side effect of radiation treatment is a sunburn-like reaction on the areas of the body where the radiation is targeted. “It’s a sunburn like you’ve never had,” shares IU Health Arnett ...

Patient Stories November 01 Patient appreciates convenience, care of downtown hospital

IU Health Simon Cancer Center

A pulled muscle led this outdoor enthusiast to the care and diagnosis he needed at IU Health Simon Cancer Center. By IU Health Senior Journalist, TJ Banes, tfender1@iuhealth.org He was 36 when Aaron K...

Patient Stories October 27 Early detection helped this patient beat breast cancer

IU Health West Hospital

In October 2021, Dawn Holt felt a lump in her right breast as she bent over to pick something up. Taking action immediately, she spent the next year battling breast cancer and has successfully complet...

Patient Stories October 27 She served in Afghanistan and Kuwait and is now fighting breast cancer

IU Health Simon Cancer Center

It’s been a road filled with the unexpected and unpredicted. Now Kelsey Collard is in the hands of oncologists at IU Health Simon Cancer Center. By IU Health Senior Journalist, TJ Banes, tfender@iuhe...