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Woman Diagnosed with Rare Condition After Decades of Abdominal Pain
Years after first experiencing unexplained abdominal pain, 30-year-old Danielle finds relief from a rare condition called media arcuate ligament syndrome (MALS).
Migraine Sufferer Finds Relief with Acupuncture
Cherie Rosenberger has suffered from migraines since childhood. Today, she finds relief from her migraines’ debilitating nausea through acupuncture.
Joe’s Story: Expert Care at UH Helps Man Reclaim His Health
The encouragement, support and expert care received at UH Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute helped Joe Gielink reclaim his health.
Health Coaching Put Diabetes Patient on the Right Path
A 55-year-old woman navigating menopause and newly diagnosed with diabetes finds the support she needs with health coaching at UH Connor Whole Health.
Climb Every Mountain after Mako Joint Surgery
A retired teacher gives UH an A+ for restoring her fast-paced life following two hip and two knee replacements in two years.
Robot-Assisted Cardiac Surgery Results in Easier Recovery for Columbus Man
A Columbus man was told he needed open-heart surgery after a 90 percent blockage was found. But a search for less invasive alternatives led him to the team at UH.
A Narcolepsy Story
A bright, driven teenager wanted to participate in activities but instead spent much of her time sleeping. After failed experiences with other specialists, Autumn received a correct diagnosis from sleep specialists at UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s.
Sleeve Gastrectomy Helps Elyria Man Lose Over 100 Pounds
After an initial evaluation at University Hospitals Digestive Health Institute, 23-year-old Kobe Thomas was approved for a sleeve gastrectomy, a minimally invasive procedure in which about 70 percent of the patient’s stomach is removed.