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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.
Patient Stories | December 1, 2010

Charitable Surgery Restores Local Decorator to Health for Holidays

Doctors Offering Charitable Services (DOCS) donated medical and hospital services to support one woman recovering from breast cancer procedures and scar tissue.
Patient Stories | September 28, 2010

Active Scripps Patients Score Comebacks

Scripps recently invited San Diegans to share their personal medical comeback stories. These local residents overcame illnesses and returned to the activities they love, with the help of their Scripps physicians.
San Diego residents and Scripps Health patients share how medical teams worked to help them overcome challenges including leukemia, diabetes and breast cancer.
Patient Stories | September 28, 2010

Scripps Helps Law Enforcement Commander Take Control of His Weight

A border control agent, husband and father of two shares his experience after undergoing bariatric surgery at Scripps Green Hospital in San Diego.
Patient Stories | August 26, 2010

Carlsbad Author Recovers from Paralyzing Bike Injury

Carlsbad cyclist John Miksa survived a serious cycling accident and was paralyzed from the neck down, but Scripps Health professionals soon saved his life.
Patient Stories | July 12, 2010

Scripps La Jolla Performs 1st of a Kind Surgery

New GERD surgery technique can provide relief from chronic heartburn or acid indigestion, all without patients requiring an incision during the procedure.
Patient Stories | June 28, 2010

The Padres' Top 5 Medical Comebacks

Scripps orthopedic surgeon and Padres head athletic trainer share their picks for Top 5 medical comeback stories among the San Diego Padres athletes.
Patient Stories | June 13, 2010

Cancer Screening Helps Padres Coach Stay in the Game

Scripps Health helps Padres coach fight prostate cancer and stay in the game.
Patient Stories | June 7, 2010

Innovative Stroke Prevention Techniques Help a Woman Beat the Odds

Scripps patient Rebecca Flynn overcomes challenges related to an aneurysm by completing minimally invasive surgical procedures to achieve a healthier life.