A Kidney for Dad
A remote kidney donation allowed a daughter to donate a kidney to her father across states during the pandemic.
Organ Donation, Transplants
Stories
Read stories about families who have battled through illnesses and more — because their stories are your stories, too.
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.
Cancer
Retired Nurse Benefits from Hospital-at-Home Program
A new program provides hospital-level care in patients’ homes.
Home Health Care, Older Adult Health
Survivor: Boys and Men Have Eating Disorders, Too
Males are often more hesitant to ask for help due to cultural pressures and stereotypes.
Men's Health, Mental Health
Relieving the Pain of Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
This common back condition can be treated.
Back Pain, Surgery
Lung Transplant Recipient Goes ‘Double or Nothing’ in Ocean Paddleb...
Nearly 20 years after transplant, Scott Johnson is still pursuing intense athletic challenges.
Lung Health, Transplants
Treatment Helps 2 Extraordinary Students Pursue Dreams of Helping O...
Their experiences with spinal muscular atrophy inspired their career paths.
Children's Health, Genetics, Neurology
His Biggest Obstacle Yet: A Stroke
Thanks to his co-workers’ quick thinking, an active 34-year-old recovers fully from a stroke.
Stroke
Mom Delivers Twins After Scary Diagnosis
Placenta accreta can be dangerous for mom and baby, so an expert team is critical.
Maternal Health, OB-GYN, Pregnancy and Maternal Health, Women's 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
A Mother’s Quest to Help Her Son Hear
Clinical Trials, Ear, Nose, and Throat Health, Health, Hearing, Patient Stories, UNC Children's
The Military’s Silent Threat: Arthritis and Its Debilitating Damage
Researchers are working with the VA to find ways to prevent and treat this leading cause of disability among veterans.
Arthritis