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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.
Patient Stories | June 7, 2010
Dedicated Volunteer Supports Scripps With Generous Gift
Scripps Health volunteer Ruth Graul has volunteered with the organization for over three decades, including the efforts of the Scripps Health Foundation.
Patient Stories | June 7, 2010
Woman Gets a Second Chance After Serious Flu Complications
An expert Scripps team worked to help patient and San Diego resident Alicia Contreras successfully battle the H1N1 influenza virus in November 2009.
Patient Stories | June 7, 2010
Pocket-Sized Device at Scripps Helps to Quickly Diagnose a Runner's Heart Attack
A new wireless ultrasound device helped Scripps doctors quickly diagnose and treat patient Debbie Lanpheer's heart attack, leading to rapid recovery.
Patient Stories | June 7, 2010
Advanced Technology Helps to Treat a Woman's Heart Rhythm Disorder
Scripps Health patient Barbara Herd received expert medical care to treat her cardiac arrhythmia, successfully undergoing pulmonary vein isolation ablation.
Patient Stories | June 7, 2010
Man's Sight Saved After Free Screening Catches a Serious Diabetes Complication
National City resident Ricardo Hernandez successfully underwent retinal vitrectomy surgery to correct retinopathy and clinically significant macular edema.