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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California bans ultra-processed foods in school meals

High in calories and low in nutritional value, examples of ultra-processed foods include chips and other packaged snack foods, sugar cereals and packaged soups.

Gaylene Eisenach of San Diego cooking in her kitchen

Finding relief from chronic back pain

Chronic back pain was stealing Gaylene’s joy until a minimally invasive surgery at Sharp helped her reclaim her mobility — and her spark.

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5 amazing facts about breastfeeding

Breastfeeding your child provides health benefits for both baby and parent.

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Chef Loren’s seasoned flank steak (recipe)

This peppery-sweet steak recipe is courtesy of Chef Loren Villalobos, the culinary force behind Chica’s Café at Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center.

Your road map for choosing a doctor

Explore types of primary care doctors and key considerations, such as location, insurance and convenience.

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From patient to advocate: Eddie’s prostate cancer journey

Eddie learned the importance of compassion while working at Sharp, which would prove to be valuable in his next chapter as an advocate for men’s health.

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Can yogurt and fiber help prevent lung cancer?

Learn how probiotics and prebiotics may help prevent lung cancer.

Sisters Francine Maigue and Theresa Maigue Bendorf of San Diego

Family honors loved one through lung cancer advocacy

Theresa Maigue Bendorf keeps the legacy of her sister, Francine, alive through her family’s lung cancer advocacy and community outreach.

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