A cancer survivor. A heart attack victim. Pediatric patients. Be inspired by medical stories from ordinary people who’ve had extraordinary challenges. Hear about the health problems and transformations of our patients.
Carrie Hartman was suffering from a chronic cough due to a sinus issue. After several doctors were unable to find a problem, Spencer Payne, MD, found that a collapsed sinus was the culprit. Learn why Carrie chose the balloon sinuplasty procedure instead of regular sinus surgery.
A bad motorcycle accident crushed Barry Meek's left foot. UVA orthopedic surgeon David Weiss, MD, helped Barry recover and reach his goal of riding his bike again. Watch the video to see the rest of his story.
Cleo Boyd is a long-distance runner for both UVA's cross country team as well as the track and field team. She has always excelled at her sport, but due to a lingering injury, she was often forced to sit out to rehab her foot
Now 50 years old, Karen remembers depression as a major factor in her life since she was 12. After college, she followed a fairly normal trajectory: She got married and started a family. But Karen’s inner life was anything but normal.
The UVA Medical Center Stroke Team gave tPA, a clot-dissolving drug, just 19 minutes after Larry arrived at UVA through the Pegasus medevac helicopter. Watch his story.
Sisters Pam and Rhonda couldn't have been more different, and they didn't get along. But everything changed after a blood vessel ruptured in Pam's brain.
Lisa Black was on her way home from work on a typical October evening when she was struck by a drunk driver. She was rushed to UVA Medical Center where she underwent several surgeries in the immediate hours following the crash. Lisa suffered fractures in her neck, back, ribs, hands, legs and…
Gresham Wagner was an avid go-kart rider, winning races and spending his free time working on his cars. It was in his early teen years when he was getting a standard check-up and he was told that he had scoliosis.
Drema Robertson is likely to lose her life to cancer. For her and others with life-threatening illnesses, considering all areas of well-being — psychological, social and spiritual, in addition to physical — can mean better quality of life.
Susan Mong spent years riding her horse until a hip injury sidelined her. She researched surgery options and found she was in great hands at UVA. Susan has been reunited with her horse and is back to riding.
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