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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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Sister steps up to make sibling's dream of motherhood come true
Patient Stories Sister steps up to make sibling's dream of motherhood come true

IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital

Motherhood always felt like an uphill battle for Britt Sipe. Diagnosed with Marfan syndrome, a rare connective tissue disorder that affects the heart and other organs, she knew early on that pregnancy...
Home for the holidays: Home infusions serve as a “blessing” for college student
Patient Stories Home for the holidays: Home infusions serve as a “blessing” for college student
Stay safe, warm and at-home with those who matter most this holiday season while IU Health Home Infusion brings your care to you. We provide expert infusion services when it’s convenient for you right...
Doctor warns against unsafe children’s gifts
We are IU Health Doctor warns against unsafe children’s gifts

IU Health Arnett Hospital

“My middle son was three years old at the time,” says IU Health Arnett Emergency Medicine physician Mike Siap, “and my wife wakes me up…she says, ‘Mike, Mike, I think Jonathan stuck a googly eye up hi...
He had her heart in middle school; now she has his liver
Patient Stories He had her heart in middle school; now she has his liver

IU Health University Hospital

They’ve known each other since grade school. After they married, she needed a liver and he became her giver. By TJ Banes, IU Health Senior Journalist, tfender1@iuhealth.org Ashley Herman remembers d...
Diabetes patient grateful for Nutrition Hub's health food options
We are IU Health Diabetes patient grateful for Nutrition Hub's health food options

IU Health Methodist Hospital

When Kellie Watson's doctor diagnosed her with diabetes, she knew improving her diet would help. She also knows the realities of a tight grocery budget. Her doctor referred her to the nutrition hub at...