Years ago, the Juneau family welcomed triplets in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at St. Francis Medical Center. “The appointment...
Patient Stories Articles
NICU Nurse Adopts Baby From the Unit
“We love it. I think this is what we’re meant to do, it’s a little hard to watch the kids come and then they get ready and they go. You...
The Miracle of Jeffrey Rushworth
Jeffery Rushworth is nearing his first birthday, and that’s a milestone his parents weren’t sure they would see. “They were strapping her...
The Finney Family
Many families rely on St. Francis Medical Center to make it through a tough time, including the Finney family. Curtis and Sarah Finney’s...
Overcoming Breast Cancer Day by Day
Brooke LeBlanc was only 30 years old when she received her breast cancer diagnosis, despite having no family history of the disease. She...
A Mother Finds Healing in Her Son’s Gift of Organ Donation
As an active mother and grandmother, Kim Neal never imagined her life’s story would include bringing awareness to organ donation and...
A Stroke, a Heart Attack and Extraordinary Care
The days leading up to Richard’s heart attack and stroke at first seemed to him like any other week. “I was real big into exercising,” he...
No Complaints: Keeping a Positive Attitude After 30+ Surgeries
From Garth Brooks concerts to Gatlinburg trips, 10-year-old Hattie leads an exceptional life. Diagnosed in utero with spina bifida, Hattie...
Monroe Patient Feels Great After 100 Pound Weight Loss
Maintaining a healthy weight is key to overall health, and it can be harder for women to shed unwanted pounds. Having a coach and...