01/08/2026
At 72 years old, Nola Harrison received a double lung transplant and a new lease on life.
While she attended game 7 of the Oklahoma City Thunder’s championship victory in 2024, Nola’s lung condition had drastically deteriorated and she wondered whether she might be around to see the Thunder try to repeat their magical season this year.
After years of managing asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, pulmonary hypertension and worsening lung disease, Nola’s lungs had swollen and nearly doubled in size. Her condition worsened until she ended up hospitalized and put on a full flow of oxygen. At 72 years old, Nola thought there were limited options available to her.
“I didn’t think at my age that a transplant was an option, but I was ready to find a solution,” Nola says. “No one at INTEGRIS Health blinked an eye at my age. Instead, my pulmonologists and surgeons provided support and encouragement.”
Nola received a double lung transplant in August 2025. Her surgery and recovery have been a complete success. She’s breathing on her own with no complications and is back to walking one to two miles at least four days a week.
“I can finally breathe again thanks to the care team at INTEGRIS Health,” Nola says.
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