Patient story

The latest patient stories from Sharp HealthCare experts and our Sharp Health News writers and contributors.

Dorthea Laub of San Diego with Bill Littlejohn of Sharp HealthCare Foundation

A life in motion — a legacy of care

A patient of Sharp Rees-Stealy for decades, Dorothea provided a generous gift to support an imaging suite at the Kearny Mesa location.

A less invasive biopsy option — and early lung cancer find

Susan Rubesh made a follow-up appointment after emergency doctors discovered something in her imaging. It may have saved her life.

Mariah Griffin of San Diego at Sharp Memorial Hospital with her Sharp HealthCare heart care team

Finding answers and hope after years of uncertainty

After years of symptoms, a Sharp Memorial Hospital care team helped a young mother uncover the cause of her illness, allowing her to reclaim her life.

SGH stroke survivor Janie Denow HN4211 Cover sized

Stroke: Why every minute matters

In just 30 minutes following a stroke, Janie Denow was in the hands of the neurology experts she needed.

Kathleen Kennedy and Bob Ortega of San Diego at Sharp Memorial Hospital

Finding a second wind

Through pulmonary rehab, Bob Ortega learned breathing techniques to help him manage lung disease and reclaim his active life.

Sue and Jack McCready of San Diego traveling in the Alps

Jack’s story: Living well with pulmonary fibrosis

Jack hasn’t let a diagnosis of pulmonary fibrosis stop him from enjoying life. With help from his Sharp doctor, he recently vacationed in the Swiss Alps.

Doug Bearmar of San Diego on his llama farm

Hiker returns to the trail after throat cancer diagnosis

Llama farm owner Doug Bearmar will return to his long-distance hikes after overcoming throat cancer.

Jayson Ferland of San Diego at Sharp Memorial Hospital

Robotic heart repair restores patient’s energy (video)

A minimally invasive robotic mitral valve repair at Sharp Memorial helped Jayson regain his stamina, sleep better and return to the activities he loves.

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