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Wilder Burlison Continues His Wild, Purposeful Life After Back Surgery

Patient would not be able to walk today without help from Dr. Lewis and back surgery at Baptist.

Back Neurosurgery Patient and Visitor Stories


1,000th Watchman Procedure Patient Phyllis Forte Finds Better Quality of Life

Phyllis Forte was the 1,000 patient to receive the Watchman procedure at Baptist. Read her story.

Heart Patient and Visitor Stories


Vickie's Weight Loss Journey: From Donuts in Darkness to New Self-Worth and Camping Adventures

Hear a weight loss story from Vickie Pickreign, how she went from eating donuts in the dark to self-worth and camping adventures

Weight-loss Patient and Visitor Stories


Dalton’s Weight Loss Journey: From Death’s Door to Fitness Champion

Hear a weight loss story from Dalton Musslewhite, how he went from near-death to fitness champion

Weight-loss Patient and Visitor Stories


Grateful Cardiac Rehab Patient Frank Gilliam Shares Appreciation

A patient wrote in and wanted to share his experiences at Baptist, from Cardiac Rehab

Heart Patient and Visitor Stories


Stephanie Hall, First Heart Patient at New Baptist Hospital, Plays Music with Purpose

First heart patient at new Baptist Hospital has surgery for ascending aortic replacement

Heart Patient and Visitor Stories


How Faith and ECMO saved Neal’s Life

God’s Timing and Healing Hands - How Faith and ECMO saved Neal’s Life

Heart Patient and Visitor Stories


Couple Receives the Watchman Device Together, Making Heart Health and Partnership a Priority

Earl and Marrianne Zimmerle are true partners in life who love each other and take care of their health together.

Heart Patient and Visitor Stories



Navigating a Breast Cancer Diagnosis: Rachel's Story

Four words that can change your life in an instant are “You have breast cancer.” Baptist can help you navigate this journey.

Body and Wellness Screenings Cancer Women's Health Patient and Visitor Stories


ECMO Saves Lives

ECMO is a treatment that provides short to long-term support for patients with severe conditions of the heart and lungs.

Heart Specialties Patient and Visitor Stories


Cochlear Implant Patient Returns to Dancing

After 50 years of almost no hearing, a cochlear implant patient hears music and dances again

Ear Nose Throat Specialties Family Care Screenings Body and Wellness Patient and Visitor Stories


Mammogram: Five Things to Expect

Here are five takeaways from a patient who had her first mammogram recently. This is what you can expect when you have one.

Body and Wellness Family Care Women's Health Cancer Patient and Visitor Stories