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.
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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...
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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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ER nurse in motorcycle crash comes back to work as amputee
IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital
In the fall of 2024 Christian Arvin, a nurse at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital, lost his right leg in a motorcycle crash. After months of recovery and rehab, he's back to work with a prosthesis. "Si...
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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...
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Parents open up about bittersweet 136-day NICU stay
IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital
Jacie Oxley delivered twins at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital when she was just 23-weeks pregnant. She and her husband, Bryce, were devastated hours later when they learned one of the twins, their s...
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Ball nurse survives motorcycle crash, adjusting to life as amputee
IU Health Methodist Hospital
Christian Arvin woke up in Methodist Hospital's ICU feeling grateful to have survived a near-fatal motorcycle crash. But he also realized he wasn't whole, having lost most of his right leg in the acci...
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Choreographer creates dance inspired by NICU stay
IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital
Terressa Sipes delivered her first child at 30 weeks. For more than two months she and her husband put their child and their trust in the hands of the NICU team at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital. Te...