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Patient Stories

Unexpected triplets: A life-changing blessing

Unexpected triplets: A life-changing blessing

January 15, 2020
New parents find family when it’s most needed

New parents find family when it’s most needed

September 16, 2019
Born with a heart defect, no one thought he’d live long. Now he’s 72

Born with a heart defect, no one thought he’d live long. Now he’s 72

July 20, 2019
OSF HealthCare birthing centers surpass expectations

OSF HealthCare birthing centers surpass expectations

July 8, 2019
Fixing rare congenital heart defect is an ‘80-year win’

Fixing rare congenital heart defect is an ‘80-year win’

March 1, 2019
Bloomington mom thankful for advanced care of newborn at OSF St. Joseph

Bloomington mom thankful for advanced care of newborn at OSF St. Joseph

January 25, 2019
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