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Patient Stories | February 13, 2012
Radiation Inspires 29-Year-Old Fighting Breast Cancer
When Michelle Reyes was diagnosed with breast cancer at 29, she rallied quickly when her Scripps physicians explained that cancer was only a word.
Patient Stories | December 21, 2011
Liver Transplant Gives Man a Second Chance at Life
Scripps Health patient Richard Perez overcomes liver disease with the help of a liver transplant at Scripps Green Hospital.
Patient Stories | July 13, 2011
Offering Protection from Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Rhina and Hector Paredes created the Eric Paredes Safe a Life Foundation after their son's death to help prevent sudden cardiac arrest.
Patient Stories | June 26, 2011
Scripps Returns Teacher to Head of Class
Respected teacher Ticia Bracher returns to the classroom after successfully completing therapy at the Scripps brain injury day treatment program.
Patient Stories | May 1, 2011
Scripps Cancer Patient Honored at Padres Game
Michelle Reyes of Chula Vista used social networking to help raise awareness and resources for cancer after being diagnosed with breast cancer.
Patient Stories | April 13, 2011
Husband Gives Gift to Honor His Wife's Compassionate Spirit
Bill McConnor donated $1 million to Scripps Health to honor his wife, Shirle McConnor, after her battle with cardiovascular disease.
Patient Stories | April 3, 2011
Revolutionary Heart Valve Surgery Performed at Scripps
Retired elementary school teacher Ruth Bradshaw underwent a successful percutaneous heart valve replacement and resumed her active lifestyle.
Patient Stories | February 23, 2011
Woman Finds Care She Needs for Rare Connective Tissue Disease
Scripps Health patient Paula Procell decided to pursue both complementary and alternative medicine to treat polymyositis, a connective tissue disease.
Patient Stories | January 31, 2011
Surviving Heart Disease
Scripps RN Kathy Stroik survived a heart attack thanks to interventions from expert cardiology professionals, then opted to pursue a healthier lifestyle.
Patient Stories | December 19, 2010
San Diego Woman Proves Life Can Be Rewarding After Stroke
After suffering a stroke, Scripps patient Betty Santohigashi underwent successful rehabilitation therapy and returned to a full, joyful life.