Sharp Mary Birch

The latest news and patient stories about Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns from Sharp HealthCare experts and our Sharp Health News contributors.

The unexpected: A mother’s mental health journey

A Sharp employee and mother of three shares her experiences coping with mental health challenges during and after her pregnancy.

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Volunteering with enthusiasm at 90 years old

Since 2010, Faith Stagg, 90, has volunteered approximately 3,000 hours at Sharp.

Arriel Stroub of San Diego at Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns

Doctor experiences a different side of medicine

Dr. Nick Saade sees a lot in the emergency room, but he saw a whole new side of medicine when his pregnant wife was diagnosed with preeclampsia.

Smiling doctor with stethoscope putting hand on patient's shoulder

Sparking joy in medicine at Sharp

Dr. Kalpana Chalasani and Serene Carruthers at Sharp discuss the importance of doctors’ well-being and receiving the AMA Joy in Medicine bronze designation.