Patient Perspectives

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

Off Steroids and On With the Show

Aidan Mascarelli and his family were determined to get Aidan off steroids due to kidney disease so he could enjoy childhood activities. So was his doctor.

Meet Aidan

Back on Track With Diabetes

When Stacey Zegla was unexpectedly diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, her care team at the Center for Diabetes, Nutrition and Metabolism helped her transform her lifestyle.

Meet Stacey

Lung Cancer Surgery in the Time of COVID-19

Lung cancer patient Barbara Provost was at high risk for COVID-19. When she needed surgery, her doctor created a protocol—now being used across the hospital—to ensure her safety.

Meet Barbara

Compassionate Home Care and a Celebration to Remember

Learn how nurse Leonor Camacho threw her 96-year-old patient the best birthday party she’d ever had.

Meet Leonor

Home Care Nurse Goes Out of Her Way for Patient

When Jeanne Figliolia’s, RN, beloved patient Richard Kunie moved out of her territory, she decided to drive the extra miles to continue home care.

Meet Jeanne

Conquering Stroke

Chef Robert Rountree is back to his kitchen after suffering an ischemic stroke, thanks to rapid response and an innovative procedure.

Meet Robert

The Best Medicine for Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis isn’t stopping comedian Shari Linick from doing what she loves most. It’s even inspired some of her stand-up jokes.

Meet Shari

When faced with a terrible one-two punch of lymphoma and esophageal cancer, Bob Rhein knew he had to fight hard for his daughter’s sake. Today, as a hospital valet, he is providing that inspiration to other patients.

Meet Bob