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August 25, 2026

Heart surgery 5 weeks apart, couple complete's cardiac rehab together

IU Health Jay Hospital

Heart surgery 5 weeks apart, couple complete's cardiac rehab together

Ronald and Jacquelyn Thorne faced major heart surgeries just five weeks apart. Ronald went first and worked hard to heal quickly so he could support Jacquelyn through her procedure. They soon found themselves side by side in cardiac rehab at IU Health Jay Hospital. With guidance from the cardiac rehab team, they encouraged each other to get stronger, and just like many other times in their marriage, they get through it together.

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