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Trauma Team Saves Young Mother

When Abbi Winters arrived at The University of Kansas Health System, she was fighting for her life.

Patient Stories, Trauma Surgery
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Softball Player Fully Commits with UCL Surgery

“I had to decide if I wanted to keep playing softball. And I decided I still wanted to, so I got my surgery.”

Patient Stories, Sports
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First Living Donor Liver Transplant in Kansas

Liver disease stole Brandon Morrison’s ability to fully enjoy his life for years, but that changed when he became the first person in Kansas to undergo a liver transplant from a living donor.

Patient Stories, Transplants, Liver Transplant
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Stronger After Aortic Aneurysm

He’s a singer, songwriter, producer, performer and dogged defier of 2 potentially fatal medical conditions.

Patient Stories, Heart Care
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Basal Cell Carcinoma Leads to Mohs Surgery

Patient reflects on Mohs experience after writing about the surgery years ago.

Patient Stories, Cancer
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Great Bend Surgeon Helps Retiree Heal

"When I first met John, I understood that he had a challenging problem. Infections in the feet can be difficult to fully resolve," says Dr. Boone.

Great Bend, Patient Stories
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Finding Answers With the Support of a Team

When Kate Ingram needed help, she sought out an elite team at the health system that was even larger than she expected.

Patient Stories, Sports
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Giving Back to Honor Dr. Marc Asher

"My doctor said there was only one surgeon he’d trust with his own daughter," Kelly remembered. "That surgeon was Marc A. Asher, MD, of The University of Kansas Health System."

Giving / Donations, Patient Stories
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Life Lessons Put into Practice for Injury Recovery

“I felt it pop. I went down to the ground. I was like, ‘Well, I'm sure it could just be dislocated,’ so I try to get back up, and then that's when my whole leg collapsed.” Gabe was taken to the hospital where they identified MCL, ACL and meniscus tears.

Sports, Patient Stories
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Physical Therapy Helps Stroke Survivor

“My normal has changed,” she says. “And all the credit goes to my care team. They were there beside me through everything. I wouldn’t be here without them.”

Great Bend, Patient Stories, Stroke
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A Speedy Return after UCL Surgery

Even a major injury couldn’t bring down Patrick Steitz’s expectations. It might be because Patrick has become accustomed to facing and overcoming setbacks in his athletic career.

Patient Stories, Sports
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Supportive Care Team Fuels Bariatric Surgery Success

Jennifer has lost over 200 pounds after her surgery in June 2022. In turn, her physical health has improved dramatically. “I no longer have leg cramps or back spasms. I’m able to walk as much as I want to.”

Bariatric Weight Loss Surgery
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Retiree’s Knee Replacement Has Him Living Pain-Free

At age 75, Terry Hoffman had never had a major surgery. But by March 2024, arthritis in his left knee had gotten so bad that he couldn’t deal with the pain any longer.

Patient Stories, Rehabilitation, Great Bend
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ACL Recovery for the Body and Mind

Recovering from a serious injury is an intense physical process, but for Ava Petri, her work with the Female Athlete Program had just as much emphasis on mental wellness, resilience and self-identity.

Patient Stories, Sports
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The Right Care Helps Youth Athlete Avoid Surgery

The right diagnosis is always important, but in Logan Mispagel’s case it made a huge difference in her senior year. Instead of getting surgery and months of rehab, Logan was able to recover in time for basketball season.

Patient Stories, Sports

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