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Life on the Line

Healthcare in Nowhere

Keep Moving Forward

Keep Moving Forward

Carlos, a father of six, finds out he has cancer and turns to a surgeon to perform a ground-breaking new procedure referred to as “jaw-in-a-day.” Only performed in a handful of hospitals in the United States, this intensive surgery involves removing the jaw and using the fibula in its place.

Healthcare in Nowhere

Healthcare in Nowhere

A few years ago Lost Rivers Medical Center in rural Arco, ID was bankrupt and on the verge of shutting down. CEO Brad Huerta is set on turning the hospital around and implements innovative solutions to many of the challenges facing rural healthcare.

Immigrant MD: A Physician’s Life Reborn

Immigrant MD: A Physician’s Life Reborn

Maria had a successful IVF practice in Venezuela before moving to the United States to escape political unrest and seek medical care for her daughter. She is now forced to repeat residency if she wants to practice as a physician in the U.S.

The Hidden Pandemic

The Hidden Pandemic

With COVID on the rise, a forensic pediatrician unveils a deadly secret impacting children during the pandemic—child abuse. The number of kids being abused has significantly spiked since the statewide shutdown and online learning at home. Feeling overwhelmed by the trauma her patients go through, Dr. Amy Young longs

The Surge

The Surge

An ICU doctor is being pushed to the limit as she fights to save lives infected with the world’s biggest enemy—COVID-19. With patients increasing at alarming rates and medical workers quitting due to burn out, how will Dr. Daphne Moretta find hope during the most challenging time of

Unseen Blessings

Unseen Blessings

With the hospital officially in disaster mode due to the pandemic, Dr. Michael Matus works double time as he oversees the care of all non-ICU patients, including Paul Marquez. Paul’s dream is to be able to pastor at his church once again. But with his oxygen levels so low,

Losing to Live

Losing to Live

A former football player and an avid sports fan, he can now only watch the games he loved to play. He knows deep down, if he doesn't make a change, he will soon die. Summoning every ounce of courage and determination, Armando begins an inspiring journey that opens

Determination is Mine

Determination is Mine

Malek Mohammad, a 15-year-old Afghan boy, set about collecting firewood for his mother so she could cook dinner. As he stepped into a field, there was an explosion, then another. Malek fell victim to two landmines. His legs, stripped from his body, now lay several feet away from him. Two

Keep Moving Forward

Keep Moving Forward

Carlos, a father of six, finds out he has cancer and turns to a surgeon to perform a ground-breaking new procedure referred to as “jaw-in-a-day.” Only performed in a handful of hospitals in the United States, this intensive surgery involves removing the jaw and using the fibula in its place.

Healthcare in Nowhere

Healthcare in Nowhere

A few years ago Lost Rivers Medical Center in rural Arco, ID was bankrupt and on the verge of shutting down. CEO Brad Huerta is set on turning the hospital around and implements innovative solutions to many of the challenges facing rural healthcare.

Immigrant MD: A Physician’s Life Reborn

Immigrant MD: A Physician’s Life Reborn

Maria had a successful IVF practice in Venezuela before moving to the United States to escape political unrest and seek medical care for her daughter. She is now forced to repeat residency if she wants to practice as a physician in the U.S.

The Hidden Pandemic

The Hidden Pandemic

With COVID on the rise, a forensic pediatrician unveils a deadly secret impacting children during the pandemic—child abuse. The number of kids being abused has significantly spiked since the statewide shutdown and online learning at home. Feeling overwhelmed by the trauma her patients go through, Dr. Amy Young longs

The Surge

The Surge

An ICU doctor is being pushed to the limit as she fights to save lives infected with the world’s biggest enemy—COVID-19. With patients increasing at alarming rates and medical workers quitting due to burn out, how will Dr. Daphne Moretta find hope during the most challenging time of

Unseen Blessings

Unseen Blessings

With the hospital officially in disaster mode due to the pandemic, Dr. Michael Matus works double time as he oversees the care of all non-ICU patients, including Paul Marquez. Paul’s dream is to be able to pastor at his church once again. But with his oxygen levels so low,

Losing to Live

Losing to Live

A former football player and an avid sports fan, he can now only watch the games he loved to play. He knows deep down, if he doesn't make a change, he will soon die. Summoning every ounce of courage and determination, Armando begins an inspiring journey that opens

Determination is Mine

Determination is Mine

Malek Mohammad, a 15-year-old Afghan boy, set about collecting firewood for his mother so she could cook dinner. As he stepped into a field, there was an explosion, then another. Malek fell victim to two landmines. His legs, stripped from his body, now lay several feet away from him. Two