More Patient Stories

At University of Michigan Health-Sparrow, our patients are at the center of everything we do. Through their stories of resilience and hope, we share a glimpse into the compassionate, leading-edge care that defines the healing experience. These are their journeys.

Jackie Hubbard-Wade Breast Cancer Testimonial
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Jackie's Story

Breast cancer survivor, Jacqueline Hubbard-Wade of Eaton County, says leading-edge mammography offered at Sparrow Eaton Hospital most likely saved her life.
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Alexis' Story

Sparrow's team of highly skilled surgeons and oncologist helped Alexis Schneider beat cancer. Now, she's helping others get through their own cancer fight.
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Dawn Hardin
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Dawn's Story

Dawn Hardin of Lansing counted on the Sparrow Herbert-Herman Cancer Center and leading-edge medicine after she was diagnosed with breast cancer in November 2019
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Portland Family remembers Father's Final Days at Sparrow

A Portland family gives thanks to the highly skilled and compassionate caregivers at Sparrow Ionia Hospital who cared for their father during his final days.
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Canithra's Breast Cancer Story
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Canithra's Story

As a Sparrow caregiver, Canithra Arnold knows the challenges patients face each day. In 2019 she was diagnosed with breast cancer. This is her story.
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Kevin Orth COVID-19 Survivor
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DeWitt Man survives Near-Death Fight with COVID at Sparrow

Sparrow's highly skilled team of physicians and nurses and leading-edge medicine gives DeWitt man a second chance at life after near-death battle with COVID-19.
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Charles Blockett Jr. - Cancer Survivor

Charles Blockett Jr. is a world traveler (he’s been to every continent except Antarctica and Australia), but he wanted to stay close to home for treatment of Stage 2 prostate cancer.
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Cindy Evans - Cancer Survivor

Cindy Evans is an artist so it was natural that when she was diagnosed with breast cancer she documented her cancer journey through her paintings.
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Lisa Hildorf - Cancer Survivor

Lisa Hildorf had a two-pronged reaction when she was told in August 2017 cancer had been detected in the lymph nodes in her neck.
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Cindy Homant - Cancer Survivor

Cindy Homant came to the Sparrow Herbert-Herman Cancer Center reeling from her diagnosis of Stage 3 colon cancer but is now a Volunteer there because she feels so much part of the Sparrow Family.
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Mom has heartfelt message about extraordinary care at RNICU

The mom of a baby who received care at Sparrow’s Regional Neonatal Intensive Care Unit used social media to tell the world just how much the RNICU’s care meant to her and and her family.
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Special Patient story highlights Stroke Awareness Month

For Stroke Awareness Month, we talk to a special stroke Patient about the extraordinary care he received at the Sparrow Stroke Center.
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