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Fred and Lena Meijer Heart Center

‘I can reach the world again’

Once a pro boxer and prison guard, Kristina King had long been sidelined by injuries. After robot-assisted surgery, she's back on the move.

‘I feel like a living miracle’

Robot-assisted surgery helps Deb Borst, 73, return to her active life after a cancer diagnosis.

‘Everybody here is a miracle’

Transplant Games of America brings transplant recipients together to celebrate life.

Patient Story

A race to recovery

When Ted Kushion's heart stopped beating, quick action saved his life.

Patient Story

Living her best life

When heart arrhythmia sent local artist Jackie Finn to the hospital, it led to treatment changes—and she's now doing better than ever.

Patient Story

‘Do the right thing’

For more than two years after a live-saving heart surgery, a Michigan cattle farmer enjoyed life to the fullest.

Patient Story

‘We are supposed to grow old together’

With great determination—and with the gift of new lungs—John McKay begins a new life with his wife and family.

Patient Story

‘Thankful to be alive’

She thought she might have COVID-19. She soon learned she'd suffered a severe heart attack.

COVID-19: ‘It takes all of us’

Work-at-home insurance coders join Spectrum Health's fight against the virus, deploying to the front line to sanitize hospital touch points.

Patient Story

‘This is a gift’

Thanks to a mechanical heart pump, Sherri Kanten is living life to the fullest.

Patient Story

‘On death’s doorstep’

Vietnam veteran Charlie Bell thanks God and his medical team for a lung transplant that gave him a new lease on life.

Patient Story

‘I’m telling everyone who will listen’

After a 99% blockage and double bypass, James Cook turns his health around by cutting dairy, oil and meat from his diet.