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Patient Stories | August 10, 2017

Two Hip Replacements Transform a Wildlife Photographer’s Career and Life

Wildlife photographer Roy Toft, who had two hip replacement surgeries at Scripps Health, sits with his two dogs.
Two hip replacement surgeries at Scripps in San Diego helped wildlife photographer Roy Toft continue his active lifestyle, shooting photos across the globe.
Patient Stories | June 21, 2016

Diabetes Educator Knows the Difference a Little Knowledge Can Make

Scripps Health Project Dulce promotora Alma Ayala
Scripps Health patient Alma Ayala receives valuable support and information from Project Dulce after being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.
Patient Stories | June 12, 2016

San Diego Restaurateur Credits Scripps for Helping Control His Diabetes

Dan Shea discusses his experience with diabetes.
Scripps Health patient and restaurateur Dan Shea was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, resulting in lasting nutrition and exercise lifestyle changes.
Patient Stories | April 26, 2016

Deep Brain Stimulation Restores Quality of Life

Tom Wood used deep brain stimulation (DBS) to treat his Parkinson's disease.
Tom Wood underwent deep brain stimulation (DBS) treatment for his Parkinson's disease and found it reduced his symptoms and restored his quality of life.
Patient Stories | April 3, 2016

Grateful Family Thanks Scripps for Giving Them a Second Chance

The Klassen family gathers together for a playful moment in the park to honor National Nurses Week after receiving quality care from Scripps Health.
Scripps Health spokesperson Susan Taylor encourages the community to honor nurses during National Nurses Week through the Klassen family's inspiring story.
Patient Stories | April 3, 2016

Moving Forward with Parkinson’s Disease

Martin Adler turned to Scripps when he needed deep brain stimulation (DBS) to treat his Parkinson's disease.
After being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, physician Martin Adler turned to Scripps for his care, where underwent deep brain stimulation surgery.
Patient Stories | March 30, 2016

Scripps’ Renowned Heart Care Saves Baseball Hall of Famer Rod Carew’s Life

Hall of Famer Rod Carew turned to Scripps for an LVAD when he was facing heart failure.
Major League Baseball Hall of Famer and All Star Rod Carew underwent a successful LVAD procedure from Scripps Health in San Diego, California
Patient Stories | March 13, 2016

Former LVAD Patient Now a Resource for Others

Jim Bischoff leads a support group with other patients within the Scripps LVAD Ambassador Program.
Former Scripps LVAD patient Jim Bischoff helps current patients through the LVAD Ambassador Program to provide valuable information and support.
Patient Stories | March 1, 2016

An Investment in Yourself: Scripps Center for Executive Health

Busy executive Paul Redfern finds the Scripps Center for Executive Health in San Diego gets him valuable information about his health quickly and efficiently.
Patient Stories | February 29, 2016

World-class Athlete Finishes Cross-country Bike Race After Getting Wireless Defibrillator at Scripps

After treatment for a heart condition at Scripps, world-class athlete Philippe May finished a cross-country cycling race in San Diego.