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lung disease

Patient Story

Back in God’s country

After becoming the first person in the U.S. to get a new heart device, a Canadian Lakes woman returns to the woods she loves.  

Patient Story

Fighting for each breath

Daring to hope for a lung transplant, Judy Weimer keeps up her strength with help from doctors and a home health care team.

Good news: U.S. cancer survivors are living longer

Not-so-good news: The likelihood of other chronic conditions will stress health care system in the next two decades.

Does long-term smog exposure boost heart and lung disease deaths?

Traffic pollution is also a big contributor.

4 transplants, 24 hours

Richard DeVos Heart and Lung Transplant program hits milestone moment with a day chock-full of life-saving surgeries.

Patient Story

The jubilant pulmonologist

A bright future is no longer just a fairy tale for patients with cystic fibrosis.

Get a glimpse inside your lungs

Find out how our docs can help you breathe a little easier