Patient Stories

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Primary Care Physician

Hospital level care at home

The new program’s first direct enrollment patient shares his experience. #Hospital #Care #Home #PatientStory

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Her heart stopped more than 25 times. ECMO saved her life.

After two birthdays in the hospital, she celebrated with a brand-new heart. #Heart #ECMO #PatientStory

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Aortic Valve Replacement

Rare Genetic Disorders

A new heart brings new hope

Sethan Wilder’s cardiovascular issues began early in life and continued for many years until a heart transplant was his only option. #CardiovascularIssues #HeartTransplant #PatientStory

After years spent searching for the cause of her leg pain, the now 16-year-old is on the mend. #PatientStories #LegPain #Teen #PoplitealArteryEntrapmentSyndrome Vascular Surgery, Shin Splints, Medicine Doctor, Leg Pain, Doctor Appointment, Childrens Health, Sports Medicine, Physical Therapist, Nine Months

A child’s unbearable leg pain signaled a rare problem many couldn’t solve

After years spent searching for the cause of her leg pain, the now 16-year-old is on the mend. #PatientStories #LegPain #Teen #PoplitealArteryEntrapmentSyndrome

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Chest Tube

Spinal Surgery

Everything All At Once

Spine Surgery

Feeling Nothing

Occupational Therapist

The Hope

Tornado survivor finds motivation, smile during rehab journey

He’s encouraged by family and the hope he will be able to walk again. #TornadoSurvivor #RehabJourney #PatientStory

Leah Koskinen shares her experience of being a new mom while managing the stresses of diagnosis, treatment and recovery from skin cancer. #Melanoma #Diagnosis #SkinCancer Best Sunscreens, Second Baby, Fair Skin, New Mom, New Moms, Human, Skin

One mother’s journey with melanoma

Leah Koskinen shares her experience of being a new mom while managing the stresses of diagnosis, treatment and recovery from skin cancer. #Melanoma #Diagnosis #SkinCancer

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Loss Of Balance

Blood Pressure Control

Brain Scan

Atrial Fibrillation

Autonomic Nervous System

Low Blood Pressure

Family Doctors

Hearing is healing

A patient finally gets answers to his health concerns, thanks to “a doctor who listened closely” to his symptoms. #Hearing #PatientStory #PureAutonomicFailure #Symptoms #Doctor

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Medical Professionals

Patient turned medical student 17 years after lifesaving surgery

A life-threatening diagnosis at age 5 and compassionate care throughout childhood inspired Blake Hardin to pursue medicine. #PatientStory #MedicalStudent #Surgery

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Residency Interview

Torn Labrum

Chronic Lower Back Pain

Lifelong dream: First pair of sisters match to U-M orthopaedic surgery

The Kobayashis are siblings, best friends – and now – colleagues. #PatientStory #OrthopaedicSurgery #Sisters

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A hand surgeon, a child and a brand new thumb

A young patient shares how a special surgeon “gave me a thumb and helped my hand get all better." #PatientStory #ChildrensHealth #CongenitalHandCondition

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Five Year Anniversary

Teenager organizes toy drive to give back to transplant team

After a liver transplant drastically improved Avery Brusseau’s life, the 13-year-old decided to collect more than 1,000 toys for future patients. #PatientStory #Transplant #GivingBack

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Trouble Getting Pregnant

I Want A Baby

Start A Family

Wanting A Baby

In Vitro Fertilization

Sleep Health

Trying To Get Pregnant

Autoimmune Disorder

Couple shares two-year infertility journey

Infertility affects an estimated 1 in 8 couples in the U.S. One new set of parents candidly share their ups and downs of trying to start a family. #Infertility #PatientStory #IVF #Community #Family

When Colton McGowan was feeling abdominal pain, his parents, Rich and Amy, took him to their local urgent care facility. That was the beginning of a lengthy and anxiety-filled journey for the six-year-old and his family. But it was a journey that would end up providing Colton with a lifelong gift — the gift of art. Inspired by Bob Ross, #painting became a part of Colton's healing process. #Art #Therapy #Healing #ArtTherapy #Inspiration #Pediatrics #CancerSurvivor #Cancer #BobRoss #HappyTrees Therapy Healing, Pediatric Surgery, Pediatric Care, Infographic Health, Urgent Care, Care Facility, Bob Ross, Abdominal Pain

VIDEO: 'A Therapeutic Gift’: Art Helps 6-Year-Old Cope with Cancer Treatment

When Colton McGowan was feeling abdominal pain, his parents, Rich and Amy, took him to their local urgent care facility. That was the beginning of a lengthy and anxiety-filled journey for the six-year-old and his family. But it was a journey that would end up providing Colton with a lifelong gift — the gift of art. Inspired by Bob Ross, #painting became a part of Colton's healing process. #Art #Therapy #Healing #ArtTherapy #Inspiration #Pediatrics #CancerSurvivor #Cancer #BobRoss #HappyTrees

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