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Fighting Cancer in the Country: Wilson Grateful for World-class Care, Close to Home
Fighting Cancer in the Country: Wilson Grateful for World-class Care, Close to Home
Friday, October 11, 2019
“I am getting back to my old self, and I am about as active as I was before cancer,” breast cancer overcomer Elsie Wilson, of Roanoke said. “I’m trying to get my house in order and do all the things I didn’t do when I was sick.”
Still Fighting the Odds: Farmer Perseveres Through Breast Cancer Battle
Still Fighting the Odds: Farmer Perseveres Through Breast Cancer Battle
Tuesday, October 8, 2019
Kimberly Farmer was jolted awake at 3 a.m. with the feeling something was wrong. That's when she found the lump in her breast and began her cancer journey.
Blakemore Sets the Pace for the Race Ahead After Heart Attack
Blakemore Sets the Pace for the Race Ahead After Heart Attack
Friday, August 30, 2019
Robert Blakemore went into cardiac arrest from a blockage in a coronary artery, a condition that required a catheterization and stenting procedure to restore blood flow — services he was able to receive close by at his community hospital.
Facing Mother’s Life-limiting Illness, Couple Ties Knot at Tanner Medical Center/Carrollton
Facing Mother’s Life-limiting Illness, Couple Ties Knot at Tanner Medical Center/Carrollton
Friday, August 30, 2019
Carrollton couple Caitlin Hand and her fiancé, James Haynes, planned a November wedding. But as the wedding date grew closer, Haynes' mother's cancer left her condition more fragile.
Moving On After Surgery: Playford Is Ready for the Next Big Thing
Moving On After Surgery: Playford Is Ready for the Next Big Thing
Tuesday, August 20, 2019
About eight years ago, John Playford started experiencing some pain in his left hip. The pain was putting his mobility and comfort in jeopardy.
No Hike Too High, No Trail Too Long for Laura Brown
No Hike Too High, No Trail Too Long for Laura Brown
Thursday, July 11, 2019
For many years, there wasn’t much that could keep Laura Brown from a good hiking trail — until arthritis in her knee sidelined her from hiking and a lot of other activities she enjoyed.
Breaking Down Barriers: Girl Scout Brings Awareness to Mental Health and Disorders
Breaking Down Barriers: Girl Scout Brings Awareness to Mental Health and Disorders
Wednesday, May 29, 2019
Krizia Alarcon, 14, has been a member of Girl Scout troop 6008 for nearly five years, but this year was her biggest yet.
For Christopher Harper, Relief From Reflux Was a Procedure Away
For Christopher Harper, Relief From Reflux Was a Procedure Away
Monday, April 15, 2019
Minimally invasive surgery gave Christopher Harper a chance to feel better and put acid reflux in the past.
A Surgical Solution Gives Greta Kirby’s Kidneys Relief
A Surgical Solution Gives Greta Kirby’s Kidneys Relief
Thursday, April 11, 2019
When kidney problems came between Greta Kibry and her music, robotic-assisted surgery at Tanner got her back to tickling the ivories.
Lowell Elliott's Robotic-assisted Hernia Repair Was a Hit
Lowell Elliott's Robotic-assisted Hernia Repair Was a Hit
Monday, April 1, 2019
Lowell Elliott doesn’t let anything slow him down — certainly not a hernia.
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