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Glenna and Andrew Gasper of San Diego
Going for the cure

Glenna Gasper helps support people through their cancer journeys by sharing her own.

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How health insurance works

Have questions about how health insurance works? We’ve got answers.

What You Need to Know About Whooping Cough
5 things you need to know about whooping cough

Pertussis, or whooping cough, is back in the news. While it's highly preventable, it can be deadly for babies if precautions aren't taken.

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West Nile virus found in San Diego

A San Diego resident tested positive for the virus that can lead to severe illness for about 1 in 150 infected people.

Megan Schober of San Diego with her son, Hudson
Kangaroo care supports baby bonding in the NICU (video)

Kangaroo care, also known as skin-to-skin care, helped Hudson through his 90-day stay in the NICU.

Nursing students outside flu shot clinic at Sharp Coronado Hospital
The importance of getting a flu shot

While not all clinics will be as fun as the island-style drive-through clinics hosted by Sharp Coronado Hospital, getting your annual flu shot is vital.

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