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February 4, 2022
Doreen’s journey: First a social worker, then a nurse, and then a patient
IU Health Simon Cancer Center
She always wanted to be a nurse, but that didn’t come until later in life. When she began treatment for leukemia, this patient was able to call on her...
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January 27, 2022
Kidney transplant patient celebrates 40 years with her sister giver
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January 25, 2022
Take a Digital Detox: Why You Need to Take a Break From Electronic Devices
It’s no secret that Americans are addicted to their screens. From smartphones to tablets, you name it and Americans are eating them up. Just how much?...
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Doreen’s journey: First a social worker, then a nurse, and then a patient
IU Health Simon Cancer Center
She always wanted to be a nurse, but that didn’t come until later in life. When she began treatment for leukemia, this patient was able to call on her career as a social worker and as a nurse.
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Heartfelt thanks for work ‘above and beyond’
IU Health Bloomington Hospital
“Above and beyond.” That phrase came to Mike Brzegowy a few times as he explained why he gave a gift to the Indiana University Health Bloomington Hospital Cardio-Pulmonary Rehab Fund in honor of his c...
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Home is where the heart is
IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital
Cardiac patients who participate in a cardiac rehabilitation program have a higher quality of life and reduced mortality rate. Nonetheless, only about 30% of cardiac patients typically engage in rehab...
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Kidney transplant patient celebrates 40 years with her sister giver
IU Health University Hospital
They mark the occasion every year in some way. This year, they’ll spend some time remembering but mostly rejoicing. Jill Coleman has renewed health.
By IU Health Senior Journalist, T.J. Banes, tfender...
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IU Health donor has a (healthy) heart for giving
IU Health Methodist Hospital
Gregg Speer was the picture of good health. The Massachusetts native had been an avid runner and hiker for most of his life, worked out several times a week and ate a nutritious diet.
So why is Spee...