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Patients of The Medical Center of Aurora share stories of their resilience and strength on their journey to better health.

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Smoking cessation program success story
Debbie, a long time smoker, shares how why she decided to enroll in the Smoking Cessation Program at The Medical Center of Aurora.
Don Boling, heart attack survivor
With 10 cardiovascular stents in place, Don shares how he has been victorious against heart disease.
Michelle Nesmith, valvular disease survivor
Michelle recounts her experience as a survivor of a lifetime battle with heart disease.
Marjorie McCormick, heart attack survivor
Marjorie shares her experience after surviving a heart attack and being diagnosed with coronary artery disease.
Rose Jacobs, heart attack survivor
Her physical awareness enabled her to persevere through an episode of cardiac arrest.
Herbert Myers, heart attack survivor
Herb recounts how he survived a heart attack at the age of 37.
Chuck St. Martin, heart attack survivor
Chuck shares the details of his survival from a heart attack at age 49.
Dan Carrasco, valvular disease survivor
Dan says that life's biggest surprises and miracles occur when you least expect it.
Steven Keul, heart failure survivor
Steven shares his remarkable story of surviving a cardiac arrest and the long road to recovery.
Ann Hutchinson, heart attack survivor
Ann recounts how, at the age of 53, after running in the Governor's Cup Race, she experienced her first episode of heart attack.