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Patients of Rose Medical Center share their personal stories about how their condition impacted their lives and what they thought about the care they received at our hospital.

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  • A grateful gesture from a quilting patient
    A recent patient shows her deep appreciation for two nurses who went above and beyond.
  • Pyrocarbon shoulder replacement offers lasting freedom to younger patients
    At just 50 years old, Liisa, an aspiring massage therapist, was facing severe osteoarthritis in her shoulder, threatening her dreams and active lifestyle.
  • Meet Barb
    At age 73 and after a lifetime of being overweight, Barb underwent a gastric sleeve procedure.
  • Molly Ernst
    Molly shares the story of her cancer diagnosis and treatment at Rose Medical Center.
  • Paul's heart journey
    Paul discovered a major blockage in the 'widow maker,' the left atrial artery of his heart. Learn how early detection gave him a second chance at life.
  • Ray Merenstein
    Ray Merenstein experienced a life-threatening blockage in his “widow maker” artery, but was fortunate to receive prompt care at Rose Medical Center.
  • Meg's story: Robotic hysterectomy
    Thanks to a minimally invasive robotic hysterectomy, Meg recovered quickly and was even able to keep her travel plans in place.
  • Maaco's story: Breast cancer
    After Maaco felt a lump, she quickly sought care at HCA HealthONE Rose. Hear her courageous story in the face of an unexpected cancer diagnosis.
  • Mandy's story: Gastric sleeve
    Learn how Mandy Lovisone's life changed after finding bariatric surgeon Dr. Michael Snyder at the HCA HealthONE Rose Center for Bariatrics.
  • My breast cancer story — Grateful patient
    The story of one woman's incredible courage and resilience in the face of bad news after a routine mammogram.