After rare and serious complication from COVID-19, Oregon mom is back in good health

Hillary Steffen developed myocarditis in November 2021. In the space of a day, her mild COVID-19 symptoms turned to cardiac shock.

PORTLAND, Ore. — An Oregon mom is back in good health after nearly losing her life to a condition from COVID-19.

“Nobody would know looking at me that I experienced acute heart failure. I have scars, and the internal recovery is a lot more difficult than the physical recovery,” said Hillary Steffen.

The Salem mom of three was a healthy active 33-year-old when she came down with COVID-19 in November 2021. At first, she had mild symptoms, but the next day was in

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