Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center

The latest news and patient stories about Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center from Sharp HealthCare experts and our Sharp Health News writers and contributors.

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Inside an emergency response

Imperial Beach resident Glen Baniqued survived cardiac arrest thanks to a skilled and coordinated team of first responders and Sharp HealthCare clinicians.

Dr. John Hallsten and Dr. Scott Musicant at Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center

Vascular surgeons maintain the body’s plumbing

Dr. John Hallsten and Dr. Scott Musicant are vascular surgeons seeing patients in the South Bay at the Sharp Chula Vista Care Clinic.

Sergio Martinez of Sharp HealthCare in San Diego

Taking The Sharp Experience into the community

From leadership training to community impact: How one Sharp employee champions health equity in San Diego.

5 things doctors won’t let their kids do

From e-bike avoidance to sunscreen every day, these are the kids’ safety rules Sharp doctors swear by.

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5 amazing facts about breastfeeding

Breastfeeding provides health benefits for both baby and parent, including lowering a baby’s risk for illness.

Bob Brown of San Diego with his granddaughters

A subtle sign, a life-changing diagnosis: Bob’s stroke story

During Men’s Health Month, Bob’s story reminds us emergencies aren’t always dramatic — listening to your body can make all the difference.

Dr. Felicitas Koster at the Ruth Riedel and Bill Leigh EmPATH Unit at Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center

Crisis stabilization unit expands emergency psychiatric care

The Ruth Riedel and Bill Leigh EmPATH Unit at Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center provides person-centered care for patients experiencing a psychiatric emergency.

Michael Garrido of San Diego on a bicycle by a bay

Retiree enjoys life free from hip pain

Retired mail carrier Michael Garrido regained the life he imagined after hip replacement surgery relieved his chronic pain and got him back on his feet.

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