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Jan, who had congestive heart failure and a valve replacement, with her daughter, Stacey

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Chevon after heart surgery.

After 10 Years of Hope, Chevon Finally Received a Heart Transplant

Heart and Vascular
Heart Failure
Ventricular Assist Device VAD
Heart Transplant

April, 06 2026

Diagnosed with heart failure 10 years ago, Chevon's LVAD helped him get stronger and prepare for a much-needed heart transplant. View Item
Bram at the Memorial Rehabilitation Center
Heart and Vascular
Heart Attack
Heart Health
Cardiac Rehabilitation
Congenital Heart Surgery
How Heart Surgery and Cardiac Rehab Helped Bram Reclaim His Life
Eliot Citron, kidney transplant patient
Kidney Transplant
Living Donor Kidney Transplant
End Stage Renal Disease
From Caregiver to Kidney Transplant Patient: Eliot Came Full-Circle at Memorial
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Adam’s Memorial Rehabilitation Institute team helped him with multiple traumatic injuries, including a severe brain injury and multiple infections.
“They Became Like Family” - Adam’s Brain Injury Rehabilitation
When pain from scoliosis became unbearable, Tess got relief through spine surgery from a team of experts at Memorial Neuroscience Institute.
Tess Gets Things Straightened Out
Tahira’s Deep Brain Stimulation Success Story
Deep Brain Stimulation Brings Tahira’s Life Back After Parkinson’s
Adam, who had Prostate Cancer
Aggressive Triple Therapy Helps Adam Overcome Prostate Cancer
Michael who a heart valve replacement and his wife
Michael’s Adult Congenital Heart Team Honors His Wishes
Dr. Christina Ortega, son, and newborn baby
Pregnant and Diagnosed: Christina's Journey Through Breast Cancer at 34
Jenelle Naar
Jenelle's Breast Cancer Story of Strength, Survival, and the Power of Early Detection
Burley, first nanoKnife patient,and Dr. Utsav Bansal
Burley is First Patient Treated for Prostate Cancer with NanoKnife in Broward County

Heart and Vascular Patient Stories

Chevon after heart surgery.
After 10 Years of Hope, Chevon Finally Received a Heart Transplant
Bram at the Memorial Rehabilitation Center
How Heart Surgery and Cardiac Rehab Helped Bram Reclaim His Life
Michael who a heart valve replacement and his wife
Michael’s Adult Congenital Heart Team Honors His Wishes
Randy who was diagnosed with a heart condition
Leading for Our Patients – Memorial is Here for Randy
Jan, being pushed in her wheelchair by her daughter
After Heart Valve Replacement, Jan’s Planning Her Golden Years
Ramiro, patient testimonial image
Ramiro’s Heart Was Weak, but His Will to Live Was Strong
Barry, patient testimonial image
Double Diagnosis — Barry’s Diabetes Care Follows Heart Surgery
Heather, holding baby
Memorial Helps Adult Congenital Heart Disease Patient Heather During High-Risk Pregnancies
Image Heart Transplant Ludnie
Ludnie Has A New Heart Story
Thaddeus who has adult congenital heart disease
Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery is a Huge Relief for Thaddeus

Cancer Patient Stories

Jenelle Naar
Jenelle's Breast Cancer Story of Strength, Survival, and the Power of Early Detection
Dr. Christina Ortega, son, and newborn baby
Pregnant and Diagnosed: Christina's Journey Through Breast Cancer at 34
After being diagnosed with multiple myeloma, Greg has been able to keep his disease under control due to innovative treatment at Memorial Cancer Institute.
Stem Cell Transplant Results in Remission of Greg’s Cancer
Sharon, who had breast cancer
Sharon’s Breast Cancer Journey
Norma, who had multiple myeloma
Fighting Norma’s Cancer – Easing Her Fears and Worries
Gloria, who had breast cancer
Clinical Trial Boosts Gloria’s Breast Cancer Recovery
Richard, patient
From Battling Fires to Battling Leukemia – Memorial-Moffitt Cancer Partnership Rescues Richard
Shayne, who had breast cancer, with Erica Bloomquist, MD
Memorial Helps Shayne Stay Step Ahead of Her Breast Cancer
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Jan, who had congestive heart failure and a valve replacement, with her daughter, Stacey
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