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Damon Schultz takes advantage of everything Waterford Place offers
Waterford Place

Damon’s Story: Taking Advantage of Everything Waterford Place Offers

‘It helps to talk to others who are going through the same thing’

Patient Stories

A Long Road To Healing

Melissa Byrne's breast reconstruction didn't go as planned — until she got to RUSH.

Cynthia Highfield, a participant at Waterford Place Cancer Resource Center
Waterford Place

Cynthia’s Story: Waterford Place Is Her Lifeline

The cancer resource center has ‘absolutely’ been a factor in her survivorship

Caleb
Pregnancy & Childbirth

Chade’s Story: Educating Others About HELLP Syndrome

Preeclampsia and HELLP syndrome led to a scary few weeks for Chade and her baby. Awareness may help save lives

Marty
Patient Stories

Marty's Story: Thinking Outside the Box

An MRI required a little extra planning for Marty Lewis, who is hard of hearing

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Patient Stories

Marty’s Story: Life After Surgery for a Rare Skull Tumor

Indiana man turned to Rush skull base surgery team to remove rare chordoma

Mike Newman
Bones and Joints

‘I Can Do the Things I Want Without Restrictions. I’m the Result of Dr. Nho’s Work.’

Former pro soccer player’s gift keeps the ball rolling on leading-edge joint preservation research

Angela Williams
Heart Health

Angela's Story

How doctors protected Angela Williams' heart while treating her cancer

James King with wife
Heart Health

James' Story

How quick reactions and a team approach to cardiac care saved James King's life

Tom Dent
Spine & Back

Tom’s Story

How physical medicine and rehabilitation helped him regain his independence