Healing Stories
Medicine is science. Healing is human.
True stories from the wards — of compassion, courage, and what patients teach the people who care for them.
Stories are shared with consent and carefully de-identified. Names, dates, places, and clinical details are changed to protect privacy; some stories are composites.
- Courage1 min read
From Turmoil to Triumph: Prison Walls to Hospital Halls
The story of Samson Mebrahtu
A Story of Courage, Hope, and Transformation
- Compassion1 min read
From Fashion to Compassion: The Story of Patty Ficker
The story of Patty Ficker
A Journey of Transformation and Unwavering Commitment to Helping Others
- Resilience1 min read
From Clam Digger to Hospital Leader: Gary Collichio
The story of Gary Collichio
A 52-Year Journey of Humble Beginnings, Service, and Heart
- Hope1 min read
From Housekeeper to Healer: The Story of Victor Ruiz
The story of Victor Ruiz
A Journey of Kindness, Perseverance, and Giving Back
- Teamwork1 min read
David Mercado: Wiring Confidence into Care
The story of David Mercado
From Brooklyn to the Backbone of Healthcare IT
- Dignity1 min read
Carla Behrman: Cleaning with Purpose and Positivity
The story of Carla Behrman
A Story of Resilience, Dedication, and the Transformative Power of Gratitude
- Compassion1 min read
Barbara Dioguardi: A Lifelong Commitment to Care
The story of Barbara Dioguardi
A Story of Resilience, Compassion, and a Career Dedicated to Making a Difference
- Hope1 min read
A Mission in Every Stitch: Shan's Journey of Healing, Hope, and Leadership
The story of Shanmugdavalli Janakaraj
From India to Director of Nursing Education and Quality
- Human Connection1 min read
A Gentle Mind, A Curious Soul: Dr. Harminder Chawla
The story of Dr. Harminder Chawla
A soft word. A steady hand. A mind that never stops wondering.
- Human Connection1 min read
The Spark on the Floor: Joanna's Everyday Radiance
The story of Joanna Cortez
Joy in Motion
- Dignity1 min read
Precision with a Purpose: The Man Who Fixes Everything
The story of Cola
Excellence lives in those who care
- Resilience1 min read
Beneath Her Smile: The Unseen Strength of Maria's Journey
The story of Maria
A Quiet Warrior, Day by Day
- Hope1 min read
From the Land of Lakes to the Heart of Healing: Liz Marj
The story of Liz Marj
Shaped by Loss, Guided by Fairness, Fueled by Love
- Teamwork1 min read
From Cali to the Heart of Quality: Mayra Luciano
The story of Mayra Luciano
A Journey of Resilience, Grace, and Unwavering Dedication
- Courage1 min read
From Computer Science to Healing Hands: Dr. Prakash Vishwanathan
The story of Dr. Prakash Vishwanathan
A Life in Constant Motion, Driven by Curiosity
- Human Connection1 min read
From the Bontoc Mountains to Our Hearts: The Journey of Romeo
The story of Romeo
A gentle soul is stronger than the fiercest storm
- Dignity1 min read
Ashton Thomas Alfred: Serving Joy, One Meal at a Time
The story of Ashton Thomas Alfred
From a Caribbean Village to the Heart of a Hospital Kitchen
- Compassion1 min read
Colleen O'Brien: A Life Anchored in Kindness, Commitment, and Quiet Courage
The story of Colleen O'Brien
The Quiet Force at the Heart of Hemodialysis
- Resilience1 min read
Life Began at 44: The Journey of Dr. Anil Mattoo
The story of Dr. Anil Mattoo
From Dal Lake to the ICU — A Story of Unrelenting Perseverance
- Hope1 min read
From Art to Apothecary: Gina Binnenman's Journey of Care
The story of Gina Binnenman
One Conversation Can Redirect a Life
- Courage1 min read
The Legacy of Expectations: How Dr. Chris Lascarides Found His Own Path
The story of Dr. Chris Lascarides
Carrying a Legacy Without Being Confined By It
- Dignity1 min read
Blessed, Not Lucky: Eugenie LaPlanche's Quiet Power at the Dialysis Chair
The story of Eugenie LaPlanche
Haiti to Queens, from a Child with a Calling to a Nurse with a Purpose
- Compassion1 min read
Honesty First, Kindness Always: Dr. Thippeswamy Hemang Hebbalmath
The story of Dr. Thippeswamy Hemang Hebbalmath
Quiet Strength, Lifelong Character
- Lessons from Teams2 min read
Conclusion: The Heartbeat of NYU Langone Suffolk
The story of By Dr. Parag Mehta, MD, MACP, CPE
A Tribute to Extraordinary People