Patient Stories

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Patient Story

‘This is giving me life’

After a stem cell transplant to treat bone marrow cancer, Kim Granzotto is enjoying retirement—with plenty of time for travel and grandkids.

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One in a million: an extremely rare and unpredictable condition

A young chlld and her family face an extremely rare and unpredictable condition.

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A pinpoint treatment

An active 81-year-old fights prostate cancer—twice—and emerges grateful for the care and kindness he received.

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New stroke treatment option

Physician removes Jerry Densmore's life-threatening brain blood clot in minutes with Zoom RDL device.

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‘I love what I do’

Facing cancer a second time, a Muskegon hairstylist wanted a treatment that would help her get back to work quickly. Minimally invasive surgery made it possible.

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The A-fib Unit

A national pickleball competitor and local coach bounces back with help from a cutting-edge surgery to treat atrial fibrillation.

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‘It was a hard journey’

Brenda Partee overcame her fears and underwent a stem cell transplant to treat cancer. “I feel better now than I have in four years,” she says.

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Back to being a kid

Young cancer survivor gets back to living her best life.

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‘We are so blessed’

After Don Westhouse suffered a sudden cardiac arrest while water skiing, it took a team to bring about a remarkable recovery.

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‘A very precious gift’

Dennis Bergstrom marks the 300th lung transplant for Corewell Health West.

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‘It was time to do something’

Excess weight and chronic pain plagued Jill Dykhouse, 34, for years. Bariatric surgery and a new lifestyle have set her on the path to wellness.

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‘I’m not one to sit’

After years of pain, knee replacement has helped a Michigan woman, 66, return to an active life.