Life stories

People come to UW Medicine from all over the region, all over the country, all over the globe. They come for world-class care that always places patients first. Each day, our healthcare professionals work to improve health and the human condition through constant innovation and excellence in patient care, education and research.

And each day at UW Medicine, amazing things happen. People who are sick recover. People who want to change their lives begin walking a new path. People who have been told there is no hope are cured. We are inspired every day by the courage, passion and perseverance of the people we care for – our patients. Here are their stories.

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