Healing Stories of Hope
The Heartbeat of NYU Langone Suffolk
Who this is for
Anyone who wants to see the human beings behind healthcare — free to read on this site.
Twenty-four true stories of the people who make a hospital heal — the security guard, the housekeeper, the seamstress, the IT engineer, the physicians — each named, each celebrated, each sharing the journey that brought them to the bedside.
Every story is published with its subject's permission. Read them all, free, in the Healing Stories section of this site.
Table of contents
From Turmoil to Triumph: Prison Walls to Hospital Halls
From Fashion to Compassion: The Story of Patty Ficker
From Clam Digger to Hospital Leader: Gary Collichio
From Housekeeper to Healer: The Story of Victor Ruiz
David Mercado: Wiring Confidence into Care
Carla Behrman: Cleaning with Purpose and Positivity
Barbara Dioguardi: A Lifelong Commitment to Care
A Mission in Every Stitch: Shan's Journey of Healing, Hope, and Leadership
A Gentle Mind, A Curious Soul: Dr. Harminder Chawla
The Spark on the Floor: Joanna's Everyday Radiance
Precision with a Purpose: The Man Who Fixes Everything
Beneath Her Smile: The Unseen Strength of Maria's Journey
From the Land of Lakes to the Heart of Healing: Liz Marj
From Cali to the Heart of Quality: Mayra Luciano
From Computer Science to Healing Hands: Dr. Prakash Vishwanathan
From the Bontoc Mountains to Our Hearts: The Journey of Romeo
Ashton Thomas Alfred: Serving Joy, One Meal at a Time
Colleen O'Brien: A Life Anchored in Kindness, Commitment, and Quiet Courage
Life Began at 44: The Journey of Dr. Anil Mattoo
From Art to Apothecary: Gina Binnenman's Journey of Care
The Legacy of Expectations: How Dr. Chris Lascarides Found His Own Path
Blessed, Not Lucky: Eugenie LaPlanche's Quiet Power at the Dialysis Chair
Honesty First, Kindness Always: Dr. Thippeswamy Hemang Hebbalmath
Conclusion: The Heartbeat of NYU Langone Suffolk