Patient Stories

At Henry Ford Health, we don’t just treat illness or disease. We treat people. Our patients’ lives are touched by the compassion, dedication and expertise of our staff in thousands of different ways every day, whether it’s a lifesaving treatment or simply a reassuring smile and kind word. Every patient’s story is unique. We are grateful for those who allow us to share their stories here.

Sara Mortier

What started as a quiet evening at home for Sara ended with emergency surgery to repair a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm. After an advanced, minimally invasive procedure, she’s finding purpose in her second chance.

Mike Shutler

Mike wasn’t a candidate for an open surgery to repair his life-threatening abdominal aortic aneurysm. Fortunately, his Henry Ford team was ready with a newer, minimally invasive procedure.

Paul Wywierowski

Experiencing a lack of energy, Paul thought he might soon have another heart attack. He was diagnosed with bilateral severe carotid artery stenosis and underwent a minimally invasive procedure (TCAR) to successfully treat it.

Catherine Hill

When a suspected kidney stone turned out to be a rare vascular condition, Catherine underwent an advanced, collaborative procedure at Henry Ford Health. Now she’s back to living life without limitations.

 

Serene Lane

When an ER scan showed an abdominal aortic aneurysm that had ruptured and was leaking, Serene was rushed to Henry Ford Hospital for a lifesaving procedure.