By Duke Medicine News and Communications

As Olympic athletes go for the gold during the 2006 winter games, Duke Medicine focuses on something even more precious than gold -- our patients’ health.

Duke’s new series of television spots, airing on NBC-17 throughout the Olympics (February 10–26, 2006), share the stories of four patients whose victories over illness are as inspiring as the triumphs of Olympic medallists.

Click the links below to read each patient’s story and watch the related video clip.

Surviving Cancer … More Precious than Gold
Debbie Schofield, treated for breast cancer at Duke Health Raleigh Hospital

The Ability to Walk … More Precious than Gold
Emmett Tilley, recipient of a total hip replacement to relieve debilitating joint pain

A Healthy Child … More Precious than Gold
Lise Noble, mother of a newborn treated in Durham Regional Hospital’s intensive care nursery

The Ability to See … More Precious than Gold
Jean Messer, recipient of a pioneering surgical procedure to treat macular degeneration