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A New Start for the Heart

March 21, 2016

"I can't believe how I feel. Before the surgery I couldn't lay down without becoming short on air. Now I feel great. It's unbelievable what they've done for me. They gave me many more years."

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Back to the Races

February 11, 2016

"I went head-over-heels and felt a pop in my hamstring... I was able to have surgery in March and was able to complete the Leadville 100 in August."

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Spinal Care, Close to Home

February 01, 2016

"Dr. Coccia had an extremely strong command of all the medical issues related to my back. I've known a bunch of surgeons over the years and Dr. Coccia is the real deal."

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Against All Odds

January 15, 2016

"I remember arriving at Black Rocks to go swimming. The next thing I remember is waking up in the hospital a week later."

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Going the Distance

December 15, 2015

At age 40, today Dan has an athletic build that could easily be the envy of men decades younger. But at the time of his surgery in May of 2014, Dan's health was failing fast - primarily due to his weighing 360 pounds.

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Surgery After Stroke Saves Negaunee Teen

November 15, 2015

"I remember a nurse talking to me and braiding my hair, even though she didn't know I could hear her or see her... All the nurses talk to me as if I could hear them."

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Renewed Hope for the Future

October 19, 2015

Bettey Tomasi shares the story of her open heart surgery at UP Health System.  

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Mickey Salmi Testimonial

June 12, 2015

Mickey Salmi shares the story of his life-saving heart treatment at UP Health System.

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