Chapel Hill Native Fought Cancer While Excelling in the Military
Alex Werden defied expectations after his diagnosis with a rare pediatric cancer.
Stories
Read stories about families who have battled through illnesses and more — because their stories are your stories, too.
Innovative Procedures Allow Bell’s Palsy Patient to Smile Again
There are many new treatment options for people with facial paralysis.
Treating a Baby’s Heart Condition in the Womb
Doctors resolved baby’s rapid heartbeat while she was still developing inside her mom.
10-Year-Old Boy with Juvenile Arthritis Is Living His Baseball Dreams
Juvenile arthritis is an autoimmune condition that causes inflammation in the joints.
Arthritis, Children's Health, Chronic Illness, Health, Rheumatology
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
Preeclampsia Makes You More Likely to Have Heart Disease and Diabet...
If you’ve had preeclampsia, it’s imperative you closely monitor your cardiovascular health.
Kidney Transplants Saved Her Life — Twice
A patient shares her story about the gift of organ donation.
After Years of Mysterious Symptoms, a Life-Changing Diagnosis
Pituitary tumors are rare, and symptoms can mimic other conditions.
Facing Colon Cancer at 42
Father of two had longtime GI symptoms that turned out to be cancer.
A Kidney for Dad
A remote kidney donation allowed a daughter to donate a kidney to her father across states during the pandemic.
Student Conquers Bone Cancer in College and Becomes a Psychiatrist
Weeks after Katy Sims left for her first semester of college, an unexpected bone cancer diagnosis changed the trajectory of her life.
Retired Nurse Benefits from Hospital-at-Home Program
A new program provides hospital-level care in patients’ homes.