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Alicia Salibellas
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Alicia's Story

How experts at Rush helped not only save her life, but also her voice and independence

Debra Metcalf, shoulder replacement patient, horseback riding
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Debra’s Story

Shoulder replacement surgery allowed Debra Metcalf to return to her physically demanding job

Tom Dent
Spine & Back

Tom’s Story

How physical medicine and rehabilitation helped him regain his independence

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Jacob's Story: Getting Back in the Game

After a shoulder injury interfered with his job and love for sports, Jacob Bachio got the help he needed to resume his active lifestyle.

Cancer

Kari's Story

Follow-up screening with ABUS found what turned out to be breast cancer

Jean Plewa, shoulder replacement patient
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Jean's Story

Shoulder replacement surgery helped improve life for this 88-year-old

Facial at Waterford
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Victoria’s Story

Happy to return to in-person programs at Waterford Place, Victoria says, ‘There’s so much hope when you go there’

Bill Krause
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Bill's Story

Bill Krause traveled from Alabama to Illinois to have wrist surgery

Rachel holding newborn son Graison
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Rachel’s Story

A teacher and mom-to-be stays connected with her second-grade class — even from the labor and delivery unit

Pati Araujo-Drzewiecki receives botox treatment from Saju Abraham, MD
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Pati’s Story

Suffering with migraines for nearly 60 years, Pati finds relief from Botox injections