Patient stories

After numerous suicide attempts, Icarus knew they needed to learn how to live with their illness instead of avoiding it.

68-year-old Thomas Edison spent 46 days in Research Medical Center's ICU and Inpatient Rehab Unit due to an infection.

Zona was one of the first patients to receive an innovative catheter that reduces procedure times and improves patient safety during A-Fib ablation.

Firework burns can happen to anyone, even Kent Long, a professional chef who was well-versed in kitchen burn safety.

From innocent bystander in a shooting to a survivor: Ramoni shares her experience with traumatic surgery and recovery at Research Medical Center.

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.

After suffering a stroke, quick action saved Elizabeth, who received a life-saving thrombectomy at Research Medical Center.

In July 2022, Kellen Brandt, suffered an electrical burn injury and spent nearly a month in the Grossman Burn Center at Research Medical Center.

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.

When David Maddux found out he had kidney failure and needed a transplant, his brother Matt jumped at the chance to save his life.