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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
Health & Wellness
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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Selfless stranger saw Facebook post and donated her kidney
IU Health University Hospital
She felt helpless as she watched friends and family members struggle with terminal illness. Lindsey Jarrett decided then that if she could, she would help someone in need so she donated a kidney. This...
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Mom thanks team who cared for her son hospitalized with COVID
IU Health White Memorial Hospital
He has both physical and mental challenges. When he was hospitalized with COVID, this patient’s mother knew he needed extra care. She says he got it.
By IU Health Senior Journalist, T.J. Banes, tfende...
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He needed a liver; His niece was the giver
IU Health University Hospital
She didn’t dream she’d be a match. She was his niece by marriage. But when the results came back, Toni Cahill was ready to be a living donor.
By IU Health Senior Journalist, T.J. Banes, tfender1@iuhea...
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Two women enjoy heartfelt friendship, joined by a kidney
These two women met through a kidney transplant and are now sharing their lives.
By IU Health Senior Journalist, T.J. Banes, tfender1@iuhealth.org
One year ago, on Jan. 30, 2020 Dr. Kirsten Turchan, a...
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Colts help tackle the blues for this super fan
He missed out on a lot last year. Fighting issues with sickle cell anemia had him in and out of the hospital. Through it all, he looked to the Indianapolis Colts for a ray of hope.
By IU Health Senior...