Patient Stories

At UP Health System, we put patient care first. We know that every patient is a valuable member of the community that we serve. View our patient stories below, where you can hear firsthand accounts of the quality care you will receive at UP Health System.

  • 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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  • Finding Her Footing

    November 01, 2015

    A debilitating arthritic ankle was slowing Carlyn down. Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Zachary Leonard helped her get back on her feet.

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  • The Quick Road to Recovery

    June 29, 2015

    "If I want to be engaged with my kids and my husband, and having fun, I've got to be able to move. Being out of pain and getting my hip replaced was a no-brainer. I had my hip replaced on Monday and was back to work the next Monday." 

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