Horse breeder and show jumper Paula Johnson, 63, from Liss in Hampshire, feared her horse-riding days were over when she faced crippling knee pain. But then, she turned to her GP for help and had a total knee replacement at Practice Plus Group Hospital, Southampton, 18 months ago. Here, Paula shares her experience. “Looking back,...| Practice Plus Group
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PSC stole Curtis’s health, but a transplant saved it. His journey from applying for secondary life insurance to needing a life-saving liver transplant is a powerful reminder of the importance of organ donation. Read his story of resilience, hope, and second chances. The post Chronic Liver Disease Stole His Health appeared first on American Liver Foundation.| American Liver Foundation
Young Patients Bond Over Shared Blood Disorder, Treatment at Rady Children’s Ella Martinez and Kamila Saradpon consider each other sisters. They hang out together, laugh, share secrets, and play games. They even went to school together for a time. They celebrate each other’s wins and encourage each other to keep going during tough times, as…| Rady Children's Health
Noah is a six-year-old boy with boundless energy and a heart full of dreams. “Noah loves baseball, soccer and all things related to construction workers, firefighters and police officers,” shares his mom, Charlotte. “He wants to be all three professions when he grows up, so he’s going to be busy!” Noah’s mom is an active-duty…| Rady Children's Health
Can you imagine holding your own heart in your hands? That’s just what 15-year-old Parker Mayorgas did after receiving a life-saving heart transplant. But his story didn’t begin there. At 2 years old, Parker’s mother, Melissa, noticed something amiss. Parker wasn’t meeting his developmental milestones like his older brother, and his balance seemed off. Eventually,…| Rady Children's Health
Michael Flackie has been volunteering at local events for over five decades. Following persistent hip pain, he turned to Wellsoon. Read more| Practice Plus Group
With holidays on the horizon, Diane is extremely grateful to Practice Plus Group Hospital, Barlborough, for changing her life. Read more| Practice Plus Group
Patricia the birdwatching enthusiast thanks local Plymouth Hospital, saying cataract surgery has changed her life. Read about her experience.| Practice Plus Group
When Sally Lashway married her college sweetheart, Tod, in 1980, she had no idea he would save her life nearly 30 years later. Read Sally and Tod's story about the power of true love and the miracle of living donor liver transplant.| American Liver Foundation
Prof Eileen Africa, an associate professor in the Division of Movement Science and Exercise Therapy in the Department of Exercise, Sport, and Lifestyle Medicine at Stellenbosch University in South Africa and a Fulbright scholar, recently visited Nationwide Children’s to work with Dr. James MacDonald and the Sports Medicine Team conducting research about the effectiveness of play-based exercise programs for children.| Pediatrics Nationwide
Antonio Cabrera, MD, FAAP, FAHA, FACC, FHFSA, is the division chief of cardiology and co-director of the Heart Center. He is a professor of pediatrics at The Ohio State University and currently holds the Nationwide George H. Dunlap Endowed Chair in Pediatric Cardiology. Previously, Dr. Cabrera served as the L. George Veasy Presidential Professor at the University of Utah and co-director of the Heart Center at Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah.| Pediatrics Nationwide
Ann was so thrilled with her hand surgery at Plymouth Hospital that she gifted staff with personalised cartoon illustrations! Read more.| Practice Plus Group
The team in the Fetal Center at Nationwide Children’s Hospital shares their comprehensive approach for best possible outcomes. | Pediatrics Nationwide