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Explore the inspiring stories of real Parkview patients.

Taylor's story

When Natalie’s daughter, Taylor, was injured in a life-threatening car accident, she had to make the most important and quickest decisions of her life, to save her daughter’s. She chose Parkview. Learn more about Taylor’s amazing road to graduation thanks to Dr. Haji.

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Sophie's story

Katie got the call that every parent dreads: her daughter Sophie was paralyzed from the neck down in a high school swimming accident and was rushed to Parkview. Hear the incredible story and how Sophie is now thriving thanks to Dr. Atkins.

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Shari's story

Shari was diagnosed with stage 4, terminal pancreatic cancer. Now, four years later she expresses her gratitude to Dr. McCollom, the Parkview physician who along with his team has become like family to her and helped her to embrace her life again.

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Get a glimpse of inspiring stories of resilience and hope from patients and family members who received care from members of Parkview care teams across our region.

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