Patient Stories
Breast Cancer Survivor Urges Patients to Be Their Own Best Advocates
At age 35, Rachael's proactive attitude towards her own care helped save her life. She explains how you can do the same.
How to Help Bring New 3D Mammography to Cheshire’s Patients
Learn from breast cancer survivors how routine mammograms impacted their lives. You can help Cheshire care for patients by making a gift toward the purchase of updated, state-of-the-art, smart 3D mammography technology.
From Colorectal Cancer Screening to Cancer-Free in 6 Weeks
Urging everyone over 45 to get screened, David is grateful for early detection and his care team's great humor.
Shannon Brooks: Inspiring herself and others during recovery
Told she might never recover, Shannon sought a second opinion from specialized physical therapist Sharil Cass, DPT, NCS, at Cheshire and proved herself "Shannon Strong."
Inpatient Rehabilitation Services Build Vital Link for COVID Survivors
During the devastating winter COVID surge of 2021–2022, nowhere was perseverance more exemplified than the Inpatient Rehabilitation department, which specializes in getting people back on their feet and living their lives.
Pauline Johansen: Surviving to Meet Her Guardian Angels
A nurse for five decades, Johansen survived a sudden cardiac arrest thanks to chest compressions from a young neighbor and a skilled team of first responders.
Now in Remission, Cathy Schlichting Received World-Class Breast Cancer Care Close to Home
Cathy shares why she chose Cheshire’s nationally accredited Comprehensive Breast Program for her care.
Honoring a History of Caring with a Gift to Support Nursing Excellence
By establishing the Helen Brueckner Baute, RN, Nursing Excellence Funds, Stephanie and Joe Baute continue a family legacy of commitment to care.
Finding Friendship Along the Way
Hughston Chumley and Sue Tempesta developed a friendship as they walked and talked through the Right This Way wellness challenge.
Beth Wood's Story: Delivering During a Pandemic
Cheshire’s midwifery, labor and delivery teams balance providing safe and comforting care for moms with rigorous COVID-19 safety precautions.