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Howard Lacey: From cardiac arrest to recovery
A sudden heart event caused total organ failure. Rapid care and sheer will brought him back from the brink.
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Before she was even born, Kinlee was diagnosed with a rare heart condition. Today, thanks to her dedicated pediatric cardiologist and care team, she’s a healthy, thriving toddler.
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Article|August 2026
Kristi Waugh and Kimberly Hockenbroch: A gift of life
Kim knew a kidney transplant was in her future. What she didn’t know: Her best friend Kristi would make it possible.
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Mary Payne: 2 cancer diagnoses, but still moving forward
After colon cancer and breast cancer, a 79-year-old Wilkes-Barre resident refuses to let fear define the way she lives.
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Tanner Fasold: Comeback after coma
A devastating brain injury left Tanner in a coma for months. Now he’s running ultramarathons.
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Jackie Mosher: A gift she didn’t know she needed
During a routine checkup, genetic information gave her the power to protect her health — and changed her future.
Article|April 2026
Chris Boland: A second chance at everything
Alcohol had a grip on Chris Boland for years. An intervention and Geisinger Marworth gave him tools to rebuild his life.
Article|April 2026
Tim Chiarolanza: Surviving trauma, finding new purpose
After a devastating accident nearly took his life, former coach Tim now helps fellow survivors embrace today.
Article|March 2026
Kelly Titus: A routine mammogram changes everything
A routine mammogram caught triple-negative breast cancer with no symptoms. Kelly faced treatment with fierce resolve.
Article|February 2026
Pete Shaffern and Laura Ryan: A calling, a match — a new family
Laura registered to donate a kidney to a stranger. Pete needed one. Their unexpected bond changed both their lives forever.