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How a member of HR helped a woman diagnosed with breast cancer

Published December 8, 2025 at 5:26 PM CST

When Gillian Kline was diagnosed with breast cancer, she had one day to figure out a health insurance plan at her workplace. She didn't know what to do — until HR team member Alex Mackey got involved.

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