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<p>When Tatum Parker was about to turn 6, she woke up in the night with terrible pain in her leg. Her parents took her to the emergency department, but rather than a broken leg or injury, Tatum had a large tumor on her right femur. Her pediatrician immediately recommended Riley Hospital for Children at IU [&hellip;]</p>

Childhood cancer survivor, future pediatric oncology nurse

Alyssa Geisler Aug 05, 2019

Tatum Portrait

Tatum Portrait

Swimming, indoor track and workout equipment are available to house staff in Indianapolis at the Natatorium for a reduced rate (317-274-3518) and the National Institute for Fitness and Sport (317-274-3432). Residents and fellows are also allowed to use the fitness centers located at IU Health hospitals and at the VA Hospital. Find all recreational facilities information on the Indianapolis Campus Recreation page.
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Alyssa Geisler

Alyssa joined the Office of Strategic Communications in 2019 as the digital content manager. She recently moved back to Indiana after 8 years in Utah, where she told stories about research, education and clinical care at Huntsman Cancer Institute and the University of Utah.

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