Sharp Memorial Hospital

The latest news and patient stories about Sharp Memorial Hospital from Sharp HealthCare experts and our Sharp Health News writers and contributors.

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Why you need to know about sepsis

Sepsis is the body's critical response to an infection, causing widespread inflammation.

An ounce of prevention: Avoid back-to-school sports injuries

Appropriate conditioning for school sports decreases the risk of injury and the severity of an injury if it occurs, and it can help prevent re-injury.

Sterling Sinema of San Diego with Dr. Saul Levine at Sharp Memorial Hospital

Pilot program helps save man experiencing cardiac arrest

A county pilot program allows paramedics to bypass closer hospitals and bring qualifying patients experiencing cardiac arrest to Sharp Memorial.

Alexis Fairchild of San Diego posing at a winery in front of a wooden sculpture of wings

Bariatric surgery helps Sharp employee embrace life

After years of fatigue and discomfort, Alexis Fairchild reclaimed her energy, confidence and joy through bariatric surgery.

Dr. Kalpana Chalasani and Dr. Ryan Viets at Sharp Grossmont Hospital

In the right hands: A Sharp doctor’s brain aneurysm journey

Driving in her car, Dr. Kalpana Chalasani knew what the worst headache of her life meant. She shares her story of The Sharp Experience.

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A “cut” above the rest: Helping patients outpace cancer

Sharp patient of 16 years, Haven Qualman, dives into what sets Sharp’s quality of care apart.

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Choosing the right cooking oil

Put down the butter and reach for these four healthy cooking oils.

Sign outside emergency department at Sharp Memorial Hospital in San Diego

It's urgent. Why am I waiting?

Demand for emergency care is increasing. Here are some tips to help minimize the wait.

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