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“Everything’s failing,” Tonia’s doctors told her husband. Her heart, lungs and kidneys were all shutting down after five cardiac arrests threatened to take the life of this active, healthy 45-year-old mother of three. But specialists in stent and ECMO technology brought her back from the brink.

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Your center for helpful, hopeful information and resources. Find press releases, scientific breakthroughs and achievements, behind-the-scenes experiences, success stories and more, right here.
Air Force clinicians practice life-saving techniques on a life-like manikin at the UC Health DARRIO Simulation Center in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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UC Health and U.S. Air Force Unveil Expanded C-STARS Simulation Center

Cincinnati, OH – UC Health and the U.S. Air Force announced the grand opening of the expanded Center for Sustainment of Trauma and Readiness...

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A Streak That Never Breaks: Jean’s Flying Pig Story

For Jean Schmidt, running isn’t a hobby. It’s an identity, a commitment, and a promise she made more than 48 years ago, to herself, to her...

Kristen shows off her "Freedom" artwork
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Finding Strength Through Diagnosis: Kristen’s Journey with Multiple Sclerosis

Kristen Bailey, a Cincinnati entrepreneur, never expected a hospital visit to change her life. After concerning neurological symptoms led...

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What Does an Abnormal Mammogram Mean?

An abnormal mammogram doesn’t always mean cancer. It means doctors need more information to take a closer look at the breast tissue and...

A graphic of 2images: left, Dr. Pritts performing a demonstration on a ventilator; right, Col. Sams in the DARRIO control room.
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Research Suggests Military-Civilian Partnerships Improve Care Overseas—and at Home

Studies by UC Health clinicians and others prove the value of military-civilian partnerships.

David Knock, patient at the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center, shares his experience with Lung Cancer screening, diagnosis and treatment
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No One Deserves Lung Cancer: David’s Story

Lung cancer can happen to anyone. For David Knock, early detection through a lung cancer screening gave him a diagnosis in time to treat it.

Hope lives in science: The truth and research work we do tirelessly year in and year out. It means new techniques, lifesaving treatments and innovative solutions for health challenges that are both common and complex. Learn more about our quest for hope.
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Kathy’s Story: Survivorship Program Gives Hope While Battling Uterine Cancer

When you receive a cancer diagnosis, the right support system is a critical part of treatment and helps provide better outcomes.

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Alan’s Story: Overcoming Brain Cancer Despite Less Than 20% Odds

Former neonatologist and Daniel Drake Medal Award winner gets diagnosed with glioblastoma in 2019, but continues to speak, teach and travel...

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Melissa's Story: Finding a Living Kidney Donor Through Social Media

“I do not have the words to express how grateful I am for what she has done for me,” Melissa Kinnaird said of her live kidney donor. “It has...

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Paul’s Story: Unique Procedure Removes Laryngeal Cancer and Preserves Voice Box

Almost a year after surgery, Paul Deutschle lives cancer-free, enjoying life with his family.

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Don’s Story: Clinical Trial at UC Cancer Center Helps Defeat Esophageal Cancer

“When I walked in that door, I knew those physicians were dedicated to their profession and had hope for me.”

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Danielle’s Story: KTP Laser Treatment for Vocal Fold Hemorrhages

Danielle Cozart Steele, a professional vocalist and choir director, unknowingly suffered from vocal fold hemorrhages for 15 years. KTP laser...

Thousands of physicians, nurses, therapists, researchers, pharmacists and care providers work together throughout the UC Health campuses, focused on one thing: world-class care. Go behind the curtain with our experts.
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UC Health Physicians Provide Medical Direction for Cincinnati SWAT

Season 5: Episode 4 Unique partnership allows UC Health’s emergency medicine physicians to educate, train local officers on basic trauma.

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A Day in the Life of a UC Emergency Medicine Resident

Season 5: Episode 3 Husband, father and third-year resident Edmond Irankunda, MD, takes you through a typical day in his life inside and...

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Inside the “Brain” of a Healthcare System

Season 5: Episode 2 UC Health has nearly two million provider visits with patients each year. Meet the team in charge of making sure the...

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UC Health's Role in Developing the COVID-19 Vaccine

Season 5: Episode 1 Since the beginning of COVID-19, clinicians and researchers raced to find a safe and effective vaccine that would alter...

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An Evening with the Trauma Team at West Chester Hospital

Season 4: Episode 3 It’s early in the evening on the Monday after Thanksgiving, and the Emergency Department at UC Health’s West Chester...

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Deep Inside the Human Brain

Season 4: Episode 2

Happy endings are everywhere. Find inspiration and support in stories from our patients. Join them on their care journeys, and watch outcomes unfold across many different types of health conditions, from cancer treatments to heart health to orthopaedic surgery.
Jean smiles for the camera during her orthopaedic appointment
Patient Stories
A Streak That Never Breaks: Jean’s Flying Pig Story

For Jean Schmidt, running isn’t a hobby. It’s an identity, a commitment, and a promise she made more than 48 years ago, to herself, to her...

Kristen shows off her "Freedom" artwork
Patient Stories
Finding Strength Through Diagnosis: Kristen’s Journey with Multiple Sclerosis

Kristen Bailey, a Cincinnati entrepreneur, never expected a hospital visit to change her life. After concerning neurological symptoms led...

David Knock, patient at the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center, shares his experience with Lung Cancer screening, diagnosis and treatment
Patient Stories
No One Deserves Lung Cancer: David’s Story

Lung cancer can happen to anyone. For David Knock, early detection through a lung cancer screening gave him a diagnosis in time to treat it.

Judy Harvey at UC Health in Cincinnati, smiling for the camera
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Judy’s Liver Transplant Story: “I Packed My Bag—and 15 Days Later, I Had a New Liver”

Ohioan Judy Harvey found a faster path to a lifesaving liver transplant and care that treated her as a whole person.

Judy Devor rides a rollercoaster with her grandson
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A Life-Changing Decision: How a WATCHMAN™ Device Gave Judy Her Life Back

At 71 years old, Judy never imagined a heart device would be the answer to years of debilitating pain — pain not in her chest, but in her...

Tammy Landis smiles for the camera after a successful robotic tracheobronchoplasty at UC Health in Cincinnati.
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After Ten Years with a Tracheostomy, Tammy Is Now Breathing Freely

After years of complex breathing problems, advanced care at UC Health helped Tammy regain her independence—and her breath.

Breaking news, research advancements, patient successes and more are released regularly, with opportunities for press interviews and community learning.
Air Force clinicians practice life-saving techniques on a life-like manikin at the UC Health DARRIO Simulation Center in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Press Releases
UC Health and U.S. Air Force Unveil Expanded C-STARS Simulation Center

Cincinnati, OH – UC Health and the U.S. Air Force announced the grand opening of the expanded Center for Sustainment of Trauma and Readiness...

Seating area inside the Osher Wellness Suite and Learning Kitchen in Cincinnati, Ohio
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UC Health & University of Cincinnati Open the Region’s First Academic Wellness Suite and Learning Kitchen

Cincinnati, OH - The Osher Center for Integrative Health at the University of Cincinnati officially opens the UC Osher Wellness Suite and...

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University of Cincinnati Cancer Center Names David Gius, MD, PhD, as Director

Cincinnati, OH — Following a highly competitive national search, the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center has appointed David Gius, MD...

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University of Cincinnati Cancer Center Earns Renewal of International Recognition for Blood and Bone Marrow Transplant Program

Cincinnati, OH — The University of Cincinnati Cancer Center has earned renewal for its accreditation from the Foundation for the...

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UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute and St. Elizabeth Healthcare Announce Expanded Stroke Care Partnership

Cincinnati, OH – UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute and St. Elizabeth Healthcare today announced they are strengthening their partnership of...

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UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute Awarded the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Brain Tumor Center Certification

Cincinnati, OH - UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute, part of UC Health, has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Brain...

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