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A Speedy Return after UCL Surgery

Even a major injury couldn’t bring down Patrick Steitz’s expectations. It might be because Patrick has become accustomed to facing and overcoming setbacks in his athletic career.

Patient Stories, Sports
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Supportive Care Team Fuels Bariatric Surgery Success

Jennifer has lost over 200 pounds after her surgery in June 2022. In turn, her physical health has improved dramatically. “I no longer have leg cramps or back spasms. I’m able to walk as much as I want to.”

Bariatric Weight Loss Surgery
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Retiree’s Knee Replacement Has Him Living Pain-Free

At age 75, Terry Hoffman had never had a major surgery. But by March 2024, arthritis in his left knee had gotten so bad that he couldn’t deal with the pain any longer.

Patient Stories, Rehabilitation, Great Bend
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ACL Recovery for the Body and Mind

Recovering from a serious injury is an intense physical process, but for Ava Petri, her work with the Female Athlete Program had just as much emphasis on mental wellness, resilience and self-identity.

Patient Stories, Sports
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The Right Care Helps Youth Athlete Avoid Surgery

The right diagnosis is always important, but in Logan Mispagel’s case it made a huge difference in her senior year. Instead of getting surgery and months of rehab, Logan was able to recover in time for basketball season.

Patient Stories, Sports
Patient Story

Body Contouring Surgery Changes Life

“I’m so glad I chose to have body contouring surgery. My shoulders and back feel better. I’m not as tired. And without excess skin pulling me down, I can be more active without pain. It’s a whole new world.”

Patient Stories, Plastic surgery
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Pediatric Care Close to Home Comforts Mom of Toddler

When Chelsea Troyer became a mom almost 2 years ago, she had many of the same questions and doubts that nearly all parents have: Am I a good enough mom? What if I’m not doing something important? How do I know I’m doing the right things for my baby?

Patient Stories, Pediatric, Great Bend
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Turning Point Participant Gives Back

Patient finds solace in Turning Point after battle with leukemia.

Turning Point, Cancer
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Sprinter Learns Value of Taking it Slow

Carson Miller has mastered going extremely fast for short distances, but when he had 2 significant injuries in the same year, he learned the importance of patience and perseverance.

Patient Stories
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Spinal Cord Stimulator Changes Life

“Since I had the implant, I feel great,” Kat says. “I’ve been able to complete medical school and do everything I want to in life, and that’s something that hadn’t been possible before I got the implant.”

Patient Stories
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Physical Therapy Helps High School Para Get Back on Her Feet

Sandy Holguin Lopez is a special education paraprofessional at Great Bend High School and loves seeing the smiles on her students’ faces each day. So, when she started having debilitating back pain after a knee surgery in summer 2023, she knew she needed to take care of it.

Patient Stories, Rehabilitation, Great Bend
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Health System Delivers Exactly the Right Care for Mom of 3

When Lacy and Duskin Bowman learned they were expecting their third child, they knew they had a choice of where to go for her prenatal care and labor and delivery. Their choice was simple: The University of Kansas Health System in Great Bend.

Childbirth, Great Bend
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UCL Surgery Keeps Dreams on Track

When a routine pre-season practice resulted in a torn UCL, McKenna Lester turned to The University of Kansas Health System.

Patient Stories, Sports
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Patient Grateful for Specialty Cardiology Services in Great Bend

On the Thursday evening before Good Friday in 2023, Glen Virden had a strange feeling in his chest that didn’t feel like a traditional heart attack symptom. He wasn’t sure what was wrong, but he knew something wasn’t right.

Patient Stories, Heart Care, Great Bend
Patient Story

'Defibrillator for the Brain' Keeps Mom Seizure-Free

As a busy mom to 5-year-old daughter Natalia, Mallory Contreras has plenty on her mind. But thanks to a special device implanted in her brain, she has one less thing to worry about: Having another seizure.

Patient Stories, Epilepsy

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