Astrid’s journey ‘beyond the science’
How Astrid Weller beat a deadly congenital heart condition at the UF Health Congenital Heart Center…
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Giving the gift of life, times three
On a sunny December afternoon in a room high atop the UF Health Heart and Vascular Hospital, overlooking the University of Florida campus, six people whose lives are now intertwined forever met for the first time. …
A Veteran’s Resilience: An Unwavering Journey to Health
He served his country for almost two decades. Then, doctors from UF Health were able to return the favor. Dick’s military journey began in 1979 when he enlisted, first as a helicopter mechanic followed by completing flight school. His service was marked by long hours, unwavering dedication and the camaraderie…
A More Normal Life for Luke
Almost 34 weeks into her pregnancy, Megan’s water broke. Panicked, knowing that she was about to deliver early, she was rushed to the hospital. It was not long before first-time parents Megan and Ryan welcomed twin boys, Luke and Jett, to their family in October 2021. After the boys’ surprising…
The Brantleys and the story of BrAvery
With wide eyes and a cooing smile, Avery looked up as his mom and dad took turns reading from a Curious George book. Each page made the presence of Avery’s monitors and endless tubes slip further from the Brantleys’ minds. In these moments, they found stillness despite their world spiraling.
A life-saving attitude
In 1987, a doctor informed second-grade teacher Laurie Waldo that she had bone cancer. In 2006, she was told she had a malignant tumor in her right breast. In 2019, Waldo learned she had a chest wall recurrence of breast cancer following her mastectomy. That same year, she was told…
Mother of Three’s Mission to Eliminate Her Migraines
For Kimbirli “Kim” Feezell, of Starke, trauma struck twice.
Eternally intertwined: Husband, widow donate organs to same man 16 years apart
In 2004, when Jeff Granger received a donor kidney and pancreas from a stranger, he established a relationship with the donor’s family. Fifteen years later, when the kidney began failing, his new family once again stepped up to save his life.
From Cancer Patient to Survivor: Judy’s Journey
In the mid-1990s, Judith “Judy” Hogan felt a lump on the back of her neck. Judy’s dermatologist at the time diagnosed her with basal cell carcinoma, a common form of skin cancer that can be caused by numerous factors, including smoking and sun exposure, and had it removed. More…
Keeping Thea All Smiles
Althea “Thea” Brown is all smiles. And her spunky personality along with her curiosity for the world around her will undoubtedly bring a grin to your face…
