Jennifer Rowland continues to inspire students and colleagues, demonstrating her resilience, faith, and determination.
At USA Health, we nurture relationships with our patients. That’s why we share stories that chronicle their healthcare journeys, from their initial arrival at one of our facilities to their lives beyond recovery. If you have a story you would like to tell, please contact us by submitting your story using our online form here.
Two-month-old Lanier Faircloth was diagnosed with a rare form of bacterial meningitis that kept her fighting for her life for weeks. Her parents credit the team at Children’s & Women’s Hospital and the power of prayer with their daughter’s recovery.
After being diagnosed with prostate cancer, Rhett Plash sought a second opinion from USA Health University Urology. Urologist Christopher Keel, D.O., FACS, designed a personalized treatment plan based on Plash’s age, health, and genetics.
“The Mitchell Cancer Institute helped me see the light at the end of the tunnel,” she said. “They led me in the direction that I needed to go to fight this fight with cancer. If it had not been for MCI and their team, I don’t know if I could’ve made it.”
Kasey Barnhill almost died in a traumatic ATV accident, suffering multiple broken ribs and vertebrae that punctured her lungs and threatened her spinal cord. After being treated by surgeons and staff at University Hospital, Kasey has made an amazing recovery.
What began with a family seeking pain relief for a little girl became a new service at USA Health Children’s & Women’s Hospital that gives hope for children with similar severe spinal deformities.
Every Wednesday for the past six years, Ocean has received enzyme replacement infusions at Children's & Women's Hospital. Now, she is a thriving 9-year-old who loves to sing and dance and take exercise classes with her mom.
Faced with a scary diagnosis, Helen Bender Bailey fights melanoma with the help of immunotherapy, family and community.
“People keep telling me that it is a miracle I had a stroke and have no long-term effects from it, but the miracle is truly in Dr. Nisar’s capabilities and the team at University Hospital.”
Zaira Estrada and Lucio Cruz welcomed their newborn son, Alexander, in a setting more akin to a luxury hotel suite than a typical hospital room. Cruz served as construction coordinator for the unit's remodeling, handling many of the details that give the fifth floor its new, luxurious feel.
The Teal Gypsy enables Janna King to raise ovarian cancer awareness while pursuing her passion for fashion.
Myria Mack-Williams, M.D., is more than just a pediatrician. See what makes her practice different.
Too many victims of violence end up in our trauma center more than once. See what Andrew Haiflich, R.N., M.S.N., and others are doing to change that.
