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Patient care is at the center of everything we do at Indiana University Health. The strength and determination patients show each day is inspirational. Here, you’ll learn about their struggles and challenges as well as their emotional milestones and victories.

We are IU Health April 27, 2021 Intensive care nurse first IU Health patient to donate two organs IU Health University Hospital She first donated a kidney then two years later Stephanie Kroot donated a portion of her liver. Both times, she approached the donation without first ... Intensive care nurse first IU Health patient to donate two organs
Husband donates kidney to wife: ‘This is a highlight. It’s worth it’ Patient Stories April 7, 2021 Husband donates kidney to wife: ‘This is a highlight. It’s worth it’
Never Too Young - Here’s how this 22-year-old is Fighting Stage 4 Colon Cancer Patient Stories March 29, 2021 Never Too Young - Here’s how this 22-year-old is Fighting Stage 4 Colon Cancer By IU Health Senior Journalist, T.J. Banes, tfender1@iuhealth.org She’s 22. She was 21 when she ...
Diagnosis: Hodgkin’s lymphoma - She spent her birthday in the hospital March 24, 2021 Diagnosis: Hodgkin’s lymphoma - She spent her birthday in the hospital At first she thought she had allergies, and then Christine Kirk heard the word, “cancer.” By IU ...
We are IU Health March 11, 2021 Testicular cancer patient travels from Chile to Indianapolis for world-class care Pedro Cordua lives in Chile and has been battling testicular cancer for two years. He came to Indianapolis for treatment with the help of Destination ...

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Saving Sarah G: Mother of three travels 600 Miles for Multi-Organ Transplant
Patient Stories Saving Sarah G: Mother of three travels 600 Miles for Multi-Organ Transplant

IU Health University Hospital

When she heard she needed, not one, but multiple organs transplanted, Sarah Granados began researching the best hospitals. She ended up in Indianapolis at IU Health University Hospital. By IU Health S...
Selfless stranger saw Facebook post and donated her kidney
Patient Stories Selfless stranger saw Facebook post and donated her kidney

IU Health University Hospital

She felt helpless as she watched friends and family members struggle with terminal illness. Lindsey Jarrett decided then that if she could, she would help someone in need so she donated a kidney. This...
Mom thanks team who cared for her son hospitalized with COVID
Patient Stories Mom thanks team who cared for her son hospitalized with COVID

IU Health White Memorial Hospital

He has both physical and mental challenges. When he was hospitalized with COVID, this patient’s mother knew he needed extra care. She says he got it. By IU Health Senior Journalist, T.J. Banes, tfende...
He needed a liver; His niece was the giver
Patient Stories He needed a liver; His niece was the giver

IU Health University Hospital

She didn’t dream she’d be a match. She was his niece by marriage. But when the results came back, Toni Cahill was ready to be a living donor. By IU Health Senior Journalist, T.J. Banes, tfender1@iuhea...
Two women enjoy heartfelt friendship, joined by a kidney
Patient Stories Two women enjoy heartfelt friendship, joined by a kidney
These two women met through a kidney transplant and are now sharing their lives. By IU Health Senior Journalist, T.J. Banes, tfender1@iuhealth.org One year ago, on Jan. 30, 2020 Dr. Kirsten Turchan, a...