Young Stroke Survivor Now Helping Others as a Hospital Volunteer
Fast treatment is key to improve chances of survival and minimize long-term effects.
Patient Stories, Stroke
Category: Patient Stories
Chapel Hill Native Fought Cancer While Excelling in the Military
Alex Werden defied expectations after his diagnosis with a rare pediatric cancer.
Patient Stories, Pediatric Cancer, UNC Children's
Innovative Procedures Allow Bell’s Palsy Patient to Smile Again
There are many new treatment options for people with facial paralysis.
Patient Stories, Plastic Surgery
Treating a Baby’s Heart Condition in the Womb
Doctors resolved baby’s rapid heartbeat while she was still developing inside her mom.
Babies, Maternal Health, Patient Stories, UNC Children's
Umbilical Cord Blood Donation Saved 1-Year-Old Boy’s Life
Donating your baby’s umbilical cord blood is free and simple.
Cancer, Children's Health, Health, Pregnancy and Maternal Health, UNC Children's
After Years of Mysterious Symptoms, a Life-Changing Diagnosis
Pituitary tumors are rare, and symptoms can mimic other conditions.
Neurosurgery, Patient Stories
Facing Colon Cancer at 42
Father of two had longtime GI symptoms that turned out to be cancer.
Colorectal Cancer, Patient Stories
The Long Haul: 10 Months After COVID, Symptoms Linger for Mom of 2
Some suffer from ongoing physical, cognitive and emotional effects of COVID-19.
Patient Stories
Why I Got Vaccinated: Five New Moms Share Their Stories
A strong desire to protect their babies from COVID-19 motivated these moms.
Patient Stories, Pregnancy and Maternal Health, Vaccines
Creating Community While Preparing for Baby
The CenteringPregnancy program brings parents-to-be together for prenatal care.
Patient Stories, Pregnancy and Maternal Health
Correcting Spina Bifida with Surgery During Pregnancy
The treatment of spina bifida can begin while baby is still developing inside mom.
Patient Stories, Pregnancy and Maternal Health
Young Oral Cancer Survivor Shares Her Story
Regular visits to the dentist can help with early detection of oral cancer.
Ear, Nose, and Throat Health, Head and Neck Cancer, Patient Stories