Patient Stories

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Patient Story

‘Get up, face it and just keep going’

Complex surgery restores a three-sport athlete to full strength.

Patient Story

‘Life can be so much better’

When Elvira Brico found herself sitting on a bench as her elderly mother marched on, she knew it had come time for joint replacement surgery.

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An opportunity to play

A giant Play-Doh donation to a children’s hospital stretches imaginations.

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Hunka hunka loads of fun

Elvis thrills rehab and nursing center residents at the annual car show.

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‘It’s incredible every time’

Frozen treats give a summertime fun boost to kids in the children's hospital.

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‘We got the monster out’

When a bad headache leads to brain surgery for a 4-year-old girl, her parents explain it in words she can understand.

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Butterflies and battle scars

After sudden cardiac arrest a year ago, 14-year-old Lani Salinas is spreading awareness about this often fatal condition.

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A Mayan connection

A new mom finds comfort when her nurse reveals they both speak a rare indigenous Mayan language.

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‘I need a miracle team’

Football referee battles back from a critical knee injury.

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‘The future is bright’

Hope Looyenga plans for a bright, cancer-free future.

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See the doctor in your PJs

'Like FaceTime’ for health care, the Spectrum Health app sees a huge surge during flu season. One patient shares how it saved her money and the hassle of leaving home.

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The comeback kid

The flu bug hit 3-year-old Jase so hard he ended up on life support, fighting for his life.