Tagged Posts: "Patient Spotlight" (29)


Successful Emergency Spine Surgery has Kaitlin Back in Action

When a herniated disc and Cauda Equina Syndrome left Kaitlin in extreme pain and in danger of paralysis, she turned to the team at The Christ Hospital, where real-time collaboration led to an easier-than-expected spine surgery and immediate relief. Read More

Posted August 21, 2024 | With Jared Crasto, MD and Travis McClain, DO from The Christ Hospital Health Network
A Smartwatch Saved His Life

When William Fryer took a bad fall, his Apple Watch sent an SOS to paramedics. A trip to The Christ Hospital Emergency Room revealed a menace lurking in his lungs, and the data from his watch played a key role in how to treat it. Read More

Posted May 05, 2023 | By Healthspirations Staff
Team Effort and Technology Help Lin Survive Colorectal Cancer

Lin's survival story demonstrates the importance of early and detection and screening, the latest technology and a team approach to cancer care. Read More

Posted April 28, 2023 | With Janice Rafferty, MD, Chief of Colorectal Surgery at The Christ Hospital
It’s Not All in Your Head: The Heart Disease Too Often Missed in Women

For years, many women with microvascular disease have been told their heart symptoms are psychological. See how one woman’s 16-year quest for answers finally lead to a proper diagnosis and treatment at The Christ Hospital Women’s Heart Center. Read More

Posted February 07, 2023 | By Healthspirations Staff
The ‘Breasties’ – Best Friends, Diagnosed Days Apart, Survive Breast Cancer Together

From meeting in third grade to traveling the world, Leanne and Lauren have been through it all together. Revealing they both had breast cancer would take their friendship to a new level and give them a new perspective on what it means to be living. Read More

Posted December 05, 2022 | By Healthspirations Staff
Back on the Trails: Cara’s Life-Changing Knee Surgery at 28

Read how partial knee replacement brought life-changing pain relief for a young woman with hereditary dislocation issues with her knees. Read More

Posted January 15, 2022 | By The Christ Hospital Physicians - Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
When Traditional Treatments Don’t Stop the Spread of Cancer: Sheila's Story

Learn how clinical trials at The Christ Hospital offer hope for patients like Sheila Roush, who are fighting cancer who are running out of conventional treatment options. Read More

Posted November 24, 2021 | By The Christ Hospital Precision Medicine team
How the High Risk Cancer Screening Clinic Saves Lives: Paula's Story

Patient Paula Haney knew she was at an increased risk of developing breast cancer, so she turned to the experts at the High Risk Cancer Clinic. Read her story. Read More

Posted October 29, 2021 | By The Christ Hospital Physicians - Hematology & Oncology
Respectful Care Key to Healing for Older Adults: Teri's Story

We all want the older adults we love to be treated with dignity and respect wherever they go. Read Teri's story of gratitude for the care her 92-year-old mom received at The Christ Hospital. Read More

Posted September 27, 2021 | By The Christ Hospital Physicians - Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine
Fighting Breast Cancer with Optimism and Expert Care: Katie's Story

Brave patient Katie Marshall shares her breast cancer journey and how optimism and expert care she received at The Christ Hospital helped her defeat cancer. Read More

Posted September 24, 2021 | By The Christ Hospital Physicians - Hematology & Oncology
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