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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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You can recover: The redemption of Rachel Gonzales Pinto
Patient Stories You can recover: The redemption of Rachel Gonzales Pinto

IU Health West Hospital

Rachel Gonzales Pinto didn’t know she was going into labor. She’d been drinking that day, and most days during her pregnancy. Seven minutes after she arrived at IU Health West Hospital, Gonzales Pinto...
Heartfelt thanks for work ‘above and beyond’
Patient Stories Heartfelt thanks for work ‘above and beyond’

IU Health Bloomington Hospital

“Above and beyond.” That phrase came to Mike Brzegowy a few times as he explained why he gave a gift to the Indiana University Health Bloomington Hospital Cardio-Pulmonary Rehab Fund in honor of his c...
To this dean of libraries, “stories matter”
Patient Stories To this dean of libraries, “stories matter”

IU Health Neuroscience Center

Diane Dallis-Comentale knows the importance of a good story. As the interim dean of Indiana University libraries, she’s surrounded by them. And she’s got a pretty harrowing tale of her own. Luckily, h...