Institutes and specialty centers

Sharp HealthCare has an extraordinary history of clinical achievements and advances, which continues today through our numerous institutes and specialty centers. The ENVISION Campaign aims to raise $10 million for the ongoing support of these important programs as we lead the way for the future of health care in San Diego.  

Arts for Healing  

Sharp’s Arts for Healing program promotes comfort and wellness through arts-based experiences, led by board-certified art and music therapists along with a team of trained volunteers.  

Sharp Allison deRose Rehabilitation Center  

The Sharp Rehabilitation Center on the Sharp Metropolitan Medical Campus helps patients successfully transition from hospital to home after experiencing spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, strokes and other debilitating diseases.  

Hip Preservation and Hypermobility Center at Sharp Memorial Hospital  

We will be establishing the nation’s premiere, most comprehensive Hypermobility Center for patient care, education and research.  

The Heart and Lung Institute at Sharp Memorial Hospital  

We are continually developing and adopting the latest in cardiac practices, and strive to lead the way in cardiac and vascular care through investment in advanced technologies, research, and rehabilitation and support services.   

Laurel Amtower Cancer Institute and Center for Neuro-Oncology  

The Laurel Amtower Cancer Institute at Sharp Memorial Hospital is a regional leader in cancer prevention, detection, treatment and survivorship. It provides easy access to excellent medical care, state-of-the-art cancer-fighting technologies and the latest in investigational therapies.  

Terrence and Barbara Caster Institute for Nursing Excellence  

The Terrence and Barbara Caster Institute for Nursing Excellence is advancing the nursing profession through opportunities for lifelong learning, ultimately translating to extraordinary care for our patients.  

Neonatal Research Institute and Nemeth NICU Follow-up Clinic  

As a critical program of the Neonatal Research Institute, the Nemeth NICU Follow-Up Clinic promotes optimal growth and success for babies born preterm through assessments and interventions that ensure they meet critical developmental milestones throughout childhood.