Pelvic Organ Prolapse: One Woman’s Journey to Improved Quality of Life
Linda Butcher loves traveling, gardening, attending Florida Gators sporting events and shamelessly spoiling her four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.…
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Walk with Gratitude: Sam’s Story
In January 2021, Sam loaded his wheelchair and himself into his Ford Econoline handicap van and drove the 1,749 miles from Colorado to Florida, hoping to find…
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Peggy’s story: Finding relief from chronic pain
A former nurse practitioner at UF Health, Peggy had severe osteoporosis and was no stranger to chronic pain. A car crash in July 2017 exacerbated her distress.
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Christina’s Liver Transplant Journey
The first things Christina Hall noticed were her yellow eyes. Typically, Christina’s eyes are a deep brown. But one morning in late August 2020, she awoke to…
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Sarah’s Superman Inspires Career Battling Cancer
Before opening the door, Sarah Wheeler prepares for the unknowable monster taking hold on the other side. She’s aware that cancer can yank her patients’ lives…
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Mother of Three’s Mission to Eliminate Her Migraines
For Kimbirli “Kim” Feezell, of Starke, trauma struck twice. About 10 years ago, the mother of three was bucked off her horse after the animal’s bit, which…
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Al Benefits From UF Health Urology, Cardiology Tag Team
Al Johnson has lived in Georgia for most of his life. After owning a successful auto repair shop in the area for 20 years, he had to retire his business right…
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Coming Clean
Kimberly Willoughby never felt good enough. Too short. Too overweight. She believed that everyone else deserved a good life, but not her. It’s taken her many…
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Finding the Root of the Problem
Ask Ethan Church what he’s passionate about and the answer may seem unusual for a 17-year-old: forestry and soil science. A first-degree black belt assistant…
