Patient story

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

Susan Bernhardt of San Diego, with her husband

Lifting long COVID brain fog with speech therapy

Brain fog and other long COVID-19 symptoms affect millions. Susan found hope and healing through speech therapy at Sharp.

Marianna Muratalla of San Diego with her dog, Dolly

PT returns to work at hospital where she was born

Newly graduated physical therapist assistant says Sharp Coronado Hospital has given her a sense of family.

Rafael Nenninger of San Diego and his family

Man who needed kidney and heart transplants now thrives

Rafael was hospitalized at Sharp for six months due to severe heart complications. He received kidney and heart transplants and is now recovering.

Specialized surgery helps patient enjoy food again

A minimally invasive procedure relieved Jim Stevenson’s discomfort during swallowing, which was caused by a condition known as achalasia.

Carly Ferry of San Diego at Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns

Breast cancer survivor’s message to others: Get screened

Carly Ferry’s life changed one morning as she was getting dressed and felt a small bump.

Nelson Moore and Lorraine Glass of San Diego at Sharp HospiceCare

Volunteers honor veteran with a special gift

Volunteers with Sharp HospiceCare’s We Honor Veterans Program created a meaningful gift for a military family who lost a loved one due to health complications.

Cody Kreutz of San Diego at Sharp McDonald Center

A ‘life-changing’ addiction recovery journey (video)

Cody shares his experience receiving addiction treatment at Sharp McDonald Center and thanks his care team for helping him throughout his recovery journey.