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HCA Midwest Health's patients and staff members tell their stories about how our mission, capabilities and personal approach to healthcare has made a difference in their lives.

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  • Barbara Voshall
    Well known and loved nursing instructor receives life-saving care from students she taught.
  • Prakash Barretto
    During a routine physical for a job interview in 1990, Prakash Barretto was diagnosed with heart disease.
  • Emma Nelson
    A racing heart rate, feeling out of breath and fainting spells, crippled Emma Nelson for nearly 20 years.
  • Mary Routh
    LRHC's swing bed program helps Mary Routh recover from COVID complications.
  • Zona Newell Morgan
    Zona was one of the first patients to receive an innovative catheter that reduces procedure times and improves patient safety during A-Fib ablation.
  • Steve Remund
    Steve Remund suffered a heart attack and survived due to the quick action of his wife, Diana, who performed bystander CPR with help of KCFD EMS.
  • Benyamin Mizrahi
    When Dr. Ben Mizrahi tested positive for COVID-19, he found the best care at Menorah Medical Center.
  • Karla O'Malley
    Karla's life was taken from her after she was struck by a drunk driver. Her family chose to reflect on the fond memories of her final days in the ICU.
  • Robert "Bob" Podnar
    In May 2022, Bob, suffered a massive STEMI with 100% blockage, but went on to be the "young guy" during his cardiac rehab program at Research Medical Center.
  • Bernice Strompoly
    Bernice Strompoly made history when she underwent a mitral valve-in-ring procedure at Research Medical Center.