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Pat Peil
Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Open Heart Surgery Patient
Midland, Michigan
“I have more strength and energy than I ever knew. I hope others who find themselves in need of this procedure understand that it truly can be a fresh start.”
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Judy Gaeth
Retiree Who Loves Baking Cookies for Her Grandsons and Electrophysiology Patient
Pigeon, Michigan
“This procedure just did wonders. I was able to breathe easier and had more of a feeling of wellbeing because my heart was working better. I felt like I did way back when.”
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Linda Elizardo
Gardening Enthusiast, GM Retiree and Heart Valve Surgery Patient
Gladwin, Michigan
"With the new heart valve surgery, I did not need to have my chest bone cut. The scar was so small the home care nurse had to look for it."
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Eligio "Lee" Trevino
Husband, Father, Gratiot County Deputy Sheriff and Emergency Cardiac Patient
St. Louis, Michigan
“I know I’m very lucky to be alive.”
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Cheryl Sharrow
Wife and Mom, Pharmacy Technician and Vascular Surgery Patient
Farwell, Michigan
“If you’re having doubts about a vascular problem that might have started 20 years ago, times have changed. There is so much new technology and understanding. Don’t be afraid to go and see about it. Make yourself feel better.”
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David Near
Husband and Father, Consultant and Cardiac Catheter Ablation Patient
Midland, Michigan
“After dealing with atrial fibrillation for 25 years, I am now completely off heart medication and have absolutely no restrictions whatsoever. I’m glad I had cardiac catheter ablation. It changed my life.”
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Barbara (Bobbie) Zimmerman
Retiree and Great-Grandmother
Midland, Michigan
"Before the cardiac catheter ablation, I was afraid to do anything, for fear I would go into A-fib. Now I’m working in my garden, and I’m free to travel."
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Robert Thrush
Retired Police Officer and STEMI Heart Attack Patient
Gladwin, Michigan
“They bypassed the ER and went directly to the Cath Lab where the doctor and his team were waiting for me. That’s what saved my life.”
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Gary Bennet
Active Retiree and Granddad Who Beat Atrial Fibrillation
West Branch, Michigan
“When I asked Dr. Islam if atrial fibrillation was something I had to live with, she said no, it wasn’t. She said she could fix it, and she did.”
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Pat Galloway
Gardener, Grandma and Heart Patient
Midland, Michigan
"My chest hurt so bad, I couldn’t even leave the house, let alone keep up with my grandson. Heart bypass wasn’t an option, so when Dr. Jones showed me how the heart laser could help, I went with it."
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Ed Phillipson
Husband, Dad, Coach, Referee and Heart Patient Who Runs a 10-Minute Mile (So Far)
Hemlock, Michigan
“After heart surgery, I was afraid I might have to give up coaching and officiating, but with help from my family, friends and the folks at MidMichigan, I feel like I can accomplish my goals.”
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Jerry Vasilko
Network Architect, Weekend Hockey Player and Cardiac Patient
Midland, Michigan
"Driving home after my first hockey game of the season, I had pain in my chest and back. Plaque was totally blocking my artery, the one they call the ‘widowmaker.’ Waiting could have been deadly; but luckily, within about an hour, I was at MidMichigan having angioplasty to open the artery."
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Mary Farlow
Animal Lover and Cardiology Patient
St. Louis, Michigan
“Thanks to Dr. Diehl, I can still do everything I want to do.”
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Gerald Eatherton
Retiree and Vascular Surgery Patient
Midland, MI
“Dr. Haqqani was fantastic, and he treated Mary Lou very well. His staff is great, too. Whatever we needed, follow-up appointments, information, anything, they took care of it.”
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Doris Jueckstock
Grandmother who can be more active since being treated for PAD
Clare, Michigan
“I praise Dr. Duncan up and down, no matter where I go. I trust him and I trust my life in his hands.”
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Dave Sarafolean
Husband, Dad, Pastor and Electrophysiology Patient
“My situation was serious. Who knows how long it would have been before it was detected or before I had a stroke? But now I’m off meds and don’t have any symptoms. My heartbeat has been taken care of.”
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Mary Jo Robb
Gardener, Traveler and Heart Valve Surgery Patient
Midland, Michigan
"I couldn't walk to the mailbox without huffing and puffing, but now I'm back on the go. The new heart valve surgery was amazing, and the scar is not going to show."
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Tom Cummins
Retiree, Active United Way Board Member and Short-Term Rehab Patient
Pratt Lake, Michigan
“Without exception, if I needed short-term therapy again, I’d go back to the Pines in a heartbeat.”
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Virgil Staudacher
General Motors Foundry Retiree and Open Heart Surgery Patient
Bay City, Michigan
"I was tired and I could hardly do anything. I would start a project and not be able to finish it because I was so fatigued. Now, I feel like I’m pretty much capable of doing anything I was doing before."
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Denise Hus
Wife, Mother, Volunteer and Cardiology Patient
Midland, Michigan
“I feel blessed. They saved my life . . . It’s a true testament to the professionals we have at MidMichigan.”
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Keith Schaub
Husband, GM Retiree and Cardiology Patient
Alma, Michigan
“Sometimes people think that if you go to a big-city hospital, it’s better; but our local hospitals did a fantastic job." -Nancy Schaub
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Nancy Parsons
Wife, Mom, Grandmother, Professional Counselor and Pioneering MRI Pacemaker Patient
Oil City, Michigan
“I have roots with MidMichigan Medical Center – Gratiot. I know how much the doctors and staff care.”
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Pat Pajot
Wife, Mom, Happy Grandmother and Heart Patient
Linwood, Michigan
“I never thought about heart problems. When I got sick, I denied it and dismissed it, but didn’t realize how miserable I was. I’m very lucky to be where I am today.”
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Roger Bell
Father, Recent Retiree and Emergency Vascular Surgery Patient
St. Louis, Michigan
“Everyone was outstanding. I cannot say enough good things about them and the way I was treated.”
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Steve French 
Husband, Cattle Rancher and Open Heart Surgery Patient
Beaverton, Michigan
“Julie and I are very happy about having one of the best heart hospitals around right here in our backyard.”
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Mary Ann King
Mother, Grandmother, Farmville Fan and Cardiology Patient
St. Louis, Michigan
“All I wanted was a doctor I could trust to take good care of me. I found that in Dr. Diehl... I couldn’t ask for anything more.”
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Joe Schutt
Lifelong Michigan Resident, Father, Grandfather and Heart Patient
Mount Pleasant, Michigan
“When Dr. Diehl realized my problem was going to be serious, he sent me to MidMichigan Medical Center–Midland.” |
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Darcy Hite
Mother and Sixth-Grade English Teacher
Gladwin, Michigan
"I was afraid I would have a heart attack while my husband was deployed. Thank goodness I found a doctor who really listened to me."
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