Hospitals may never be Bob Helland’s favorite place, but Methodist Mansfield Medical Center offered a welcome lifeline when […] Healing a heart that’s been through so much
When a week in bed failed to shake JD Reitinger’s flu-like symptoms, the Oak Cliff resident got help […] Lung bypass survivor names baby after his ICU nurse
Jane Moore’s family spent years trying to convince her to get knee replacement surgery, but it was volunteering […] Volunteer takes a bold step with knee replacement
Extreme athlete Michael Laureta is on the road to recovery after emergency surgery to repair a traumatic leg […] VIDEO: Extreme athlete back on feet after creek mishap
More than 25% of Americans suffer from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and some of those GERD patients — […] Years of GERD may raise the risk of esophageal cancer
About 800,000 Americans suffer a stroke every year, but contrary to popular belief, these deadly and disabling health […] Most strokes are preventable: 5 ways to lower your risk
Elaine Hill thrives on being that vibrant splash of color in everyone’s day, but years of digestive discomfort […] Robotic surgery fixes civil servant’s gallstone blues
If you’re a sports fan, you might think a torn Achilles tendon is an injury only athletes need […] New advances help Achilles injuries heal faster
Montana native Rob Bazant was 1,300 miles away from his home on the range when he had a […] VIDEO: Football fan survives heart attack far from Montana home
Susan Fellers survived a stroke last spring thanks to the quick thinking of her well-read husband and the staff […] Surviving a stroke thanks to husband, ‘Shine’ magazine — and …
For decades, heart disease has been the No. 1 cause of death for both men and women, but […] Why women are less likely to survive a heart attack
Going back to work shortly after brain surgery is no easy feat, but Jack Crain was determined a […] Never count this CPA out — even days after brain …
Nicole Kirkendoff overcame breast cancer thanks in part to her own vigilance — a perfect track record of […] Survivor-turned-advocate shows how beating breast cancer is done
Innocente Escamilla was 43 when she found a lump in her breast during her first-ever self-exam — the […] When breast cancer strikes early and without warning
Mark Stewart needed no introduction for the paramedics he called to take his wife to Methodist Mansfield Medical […] VIDEO: Couple with broken ankle, heart rescued each other first
As a Dallas County correctional officer, Wanda Grigsby is used to taking charge in tough situations and keeping […] Cancer can’t detain this corrections officer for long
Families in need have depended on Sissy Franklin for decades as the director of Manna House, the Ellis […] Food pantry director battles breast cancer, infection
A lifesaving transplant brought Luz Villagomez to Methodist Dallas Medical Center, so it was only fitting that she […] Baby born after mother’s kidney transplant at same hospital