Jane Racey Gleeson
Jane Racey Gleeson is a contributing writer for a variety of divisions within Michigan Medicine, including the Frankel Cardiovascular Center, Neurosciences and Pulmonology. With a focus on targeted communications she has developed content for the Michigan Medicine website and Health Lab blogs for 15+ years.
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Why It’s Better To Have Your Mitral Valve Repaired than Replaced
Having your mitral valve repaired before symptoms become severe can increase your longevity. Here’s one patient’s story.
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"Monster” Aneurysm Calls for Unprecedented Emergency Procedure
A highly complex emergency endovascular procedure was one man’s only hope of survival when others deemed his condition inoperable.
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Why Inpatient Physical Rehabilitation is Key to Getting Back Home
Inpatient rehabilitation for stroke and lumbar spinal stenosis improves patient functionality and quality of life.
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Back Pain: A Thing of the Past
Nothing could slow Peggy Arden down – until severe back pain. Now, thanks to minimally invasive back surgery, she lives pain-free.
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Unique Heart Failure Service Equips Patients with Lifesaving Tools
The program, designed to provide treatment and education, reduces hospital readmissions.
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A Brain Tumor at 27, and a Team that Changed Her Life
Christina Costa’s case required multiple neuro specialists. A multidisciplinary brain tumor clinic offered her just that, in one location.
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Heart Failure, Pregnancy and a Specialized Approach
A patient with advanced heart failure gives birth to a healthy baby thanks to Michigan Medicine’s Cardio-Obstetrics Program.
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Omega-3 Info That May Surprise You
Consuming foods high in omega-3 is beneficial for heart patients in a very different way than for those without heart issues. A registered dietitian nutritionist explains.
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The Many Triggers of Broken Heart Syndrome
Stress-induced cardiomyopathy can be caused by a variety of stressors, and some of them may surprise you.
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Hard Work in Rehab Gets Patient Back to Living
Dedicated rehabilitation following an aortic dissection and stroke spared a father of four life-altering consequences.
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Octogenarian Finds Hope with MitraClip Procedure
Local woman, whose mitral valve disease was worsening, plans her 90th birthday celebration thanks to a minimally invasive option.
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Surgery Team Keeps Fighting to Save Veteran
No one thought John Canning could survive his ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm until this cardiovascular team stepped up to save his life.
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Double Lung Transplant Comes with Bittersweet Memories
A double lung transplant rids one patient of emphysema and gives him a lifetime to breathe.
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Why Timely Referrals Are Vital for Heart Failure Patients
Doctors caution that successful outcomes could depend on how early patients are referred to a specialist for advanced therapies.
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Multiple Sclerosis Warrior Dedicated to Helping Others
After being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, one patient found new purpose in helping other MS patients, and researchers, further understand how to manage the disease.
