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Stories
Read stories about families who have battled through illnesses, doctors who have gone above the call of duty, and more — because their stories are your stories, too.
UNC Doctors Come Together to Treat Infant with Rare Heart Condition
Georgia Mae Braddy is, without doubt, a fighter. At four months old, she has already undergone three major surgeries, one of which took place while she was still in utero.
One Couple’s Journey with Primary Progressive Aphasia
This neurocognitive disorder that interferes with language abilities has changed the lives of Russell Flowers and his wife, Mary Jo.
One Man’s Experience with Scoliosis, and a Surgical Solution
Correction surgery helped repair an 80-degree spinal curve.
AED Saves Teenager’s Life After Cardiac Arrest
An unexpected collapse highlights the importance of automated external defibrillators in public places.
Kenan Scholars Story: Henderson
UNC Health Care is committed to expanding the number of primary care physicians who serve in rural and underserved areas in North Carolina. To that end, the Kenan Primary Care Medical Scholars Program gives medical students an opportunity to complete a six-week summer internship at a rural health care clinic. Each student works with a…
Kenan Scholars Story: Surf City
Six-week internship gives medical students a chance to learn and serve in rural, underserved areas.
A Long Journey for a Child with Rare Pediatric Cancer
For Sebastian and his family, no distance was too great to find treatment.
Growing Up with a Rare Disease
Avery Dixon is like any 10-year-old—except she’s living with arthrogryposis multiplex congenita and its complications.
Spinal Surgery Won’t Keep Her Grounded
70-year-old Beth Welch hurt her back in 2015 in a skydiving accident; now, she’s back to her favorite hobby.
Surviving the Unthinkable Together
Single Fathers Due to Cancer support group provides friendship and resources at life’s toughest time.
Boy with Kidney Failure Thrives After Landmark Transplant
When he was 3, Bradelyn Douglas was diagnosed with a rare and life-threatening disorder. Today, he’s an active and healthy 8-year-old.