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Patient care is at the center of everything we do at Indiana University Health. The strength and determination patients show each day is inspirational. Here, you’ll learn about their struggles and challenges as well as their emotional milestones and victories.

Patient Stories 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... Doreen’s journey: First a social worker, then a nurse, and then a patient
Kidney transplant patient celebrates 40 years with her sister giver Patient Stories January 27, 2022 Kidney transplant patient celebrates 40 years with her sister giver
Patient treasures German heritage; Appreciates Simon Cancer Center Care Patient Stories January 25, 2022 Patient treasures German heritage; Appreciates Simon Cancer Center Care
He needed a liver; His niece was the giver Patient Stories January 12, 2022 He needed a liver; His niece was the giver
Patient Stories January 11, 2022 Two women enjoy heartfelt friendship, joined by a kidney Two women enjoy heartfelt friendship, joined by a kidney

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Patient: ‘I beat cancer three times, now I’m trying to survive the cure’
Patient Stories Patient: ‘I beat cancer three times, now I’m trying to survive the cure’

IU Health Simon Cancer Center

She never wanted to be defined by cancer. She never wanted to be known as “the girl who beat cancer.” When she learned she couldn’t run from her reality, Karrah Teruya recorded her journey in a blog. ...
Transplant advocate, organ donor, trains to climb Africa’s highest peak
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IU Health University Hospital

Four years ago, Cristina Fontana donated her kidney to a stranger. Now, she is training to hike the summit of Africa’s highest peak – Mount Kilimanjaro. Why? She wants to bring attention to living kid...
A hospital stay and 55-year love story
Patient Stories A hospital stay and 55-year love story

IU Health Bloomington Hospital

Although it wasn't the Valentine's Day they expected, Lowell and Jackie Robinson will call it a date at IU Health Bloomington this lover's holiday. Lowell, 86, is recovering from COVID pneumonia. He's...
Patient’s birthday was filled with abundant love and surprises
Patient Stories Patient’s birthday was filled with abundant love and surprises
He spent his birthday as a patient, and his wife and family members showered Jose Moreno with love from near and far. By IU Health Senior Journalist, T.J. Banes, tfender1@iuhealth.org Jose Moreno’s fa...
Doreen’s journey: First a social worker, then a nurse, and then a patient
Patient Stories 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. By IU ...