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Advocate Health is pushing boundaries to reshape health care at a national level so we can provide unparalleled care at the individual level. See how the patients we treat inspire our work every day.

Back to doing what he loves after a tough battle with cancer

Kyrell thinks life feels amazing – especially after finishing treatment for leukemia at Advocate Health Care, where his care team went above and beyond for both him and his family.

With the right people & support, anything is possible

Amy gave birth to her son three months prematurely and learned he had a brain bleed. She feared for his life. Through years of dedicated care with Atrium Health, Ryan did more than live – he thrived.

A simple heart scan saved his life

After a heart scan revealed blockages, Darryl received a promising prognosis from his doctors at Aurora Health Care. He got a new lease on life and can’t say enough about his care team's professionalism.

Father makes strides after double amputation

Tony lost both of his legs in a work-related accident and never thought he’d walk or play with his two children again. With help from Atrium Health’s care team, he’s closer to his goal of walking unassisted.

Dancing again after a devastating brain injury

When Betty suffered a traumatic brain injury at the Waukesha Christmas Parade tragedy in 2021, emergency surgery at Aurora Health Care saved her life and got her back to dancing in just a few months.

Overcoming congestive heart failure for a second chance at life

Witness the incredible journey of Mary, a brave patient who triumphed over congestive heart failure and continues to thrive through ongoing remote monitoring by her Advocate Health Care team.

Former NFL player's new team provides life-saving game plan

After undergoing a colonoscopy, former NFL football player Ed Reynolds learned he had stage 4 colon cancer. His Atrium Health care team put together a life-saving game plan for his care.

Tiny but mighty: Max overcomes rare birth defect

An extremely rare mutation prevented Max from absorbing nutrition normally. After spending the first year of his life in the Advocate Health Care NICU, Max is now home with his family, thriving and growing.

The gift of life: Ryder's legacy lives on

Melissa is an emergency department nurse at Atrium Health Levine Children’s Hospital. While grieving the loss of her son, Ryder, she made the choice to donate his organs and honor his life by giving life to others.

CPR saved his life – and now it’s his life’s mission

The quick actions of a friend trained in CPR and the cardiac care team at Advocate Health Care saved Elston's life. Now, it's his mission to provide CPR training to as many people as possible.

Army veteran fights COVID with virtual allies at his side

A severe case of COVID hospitalized Marc, an Army veteran, and forced him on a ventilator. The team at Atrium Health Navicent worked with virtual critical care doctors all over the world to save Marc's life.

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