Patient Perspectives

Learn about the inspiring stories of real Hackensack Meridian Health patients.

Cardiac / Heart Health

Coming Back From Cardiac Arrest

Jim Duey survived a deadly heart attack thanks to expert cardiac care and a doctor with a fighting spirit.

Meet Jim

Cancer Care, Parenting, Pediatrics

Tiny Fighter

An innovative treatment plan and a doctor who refuses to give up are giving hope to 3-year-old Addie, diagnosed with a serious brain tumor.

Meet Addie

Weightloss

Weight-loss Surgery: Never too Late for a Change

Diane Pirone struggled with weight most of her life. At 70, she thought it was too late for weight-loss surgery. But after losing 200 pounds, she is proving herself wrong.

Meet Diane

Orthopedics

A Minimally Invasive Approach for Carpal Tunnel

Learn how hairstylist Michelle Carr was back at work a week after minimally invasive surgery to help her carpal tunnel.

Meet Michelle

Parenting, Pediatrics

RSV No More

Grant Frazier—son of Jackie and Mets third baseman Todd—is on the road to recovery after a 10-day stay in the hospital for RSV.

Meet the Fraziers

Behavioral Health, Emergency Services

A Nurse’s Fight to End Drug Addiction

Read about Ken Rodenbaugh, an RN at Southern Ocean Medical Center, and his mission to educate his peers and community on drug diversion and addiction.

Meet Ken

Cancer Care

Skin Cancer: Putting Her Trust In Others

For years, Joan Earle has been a tireless caregiver for her children and grandchildren. Faced with skin cancer, she put her trust in others to look after her.

Meet Joan

Arthritis, Pediatrics

Diagnosis at Last: Takayasu’s Arteritis

Nathalie suffered from joint pain, headaches and dizzy spells her entire life. Thanks to a persistent rheumatologist, the 20-year-old finally found answers.

Meet Nathalie