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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.
Patient Stories | May 13, 2010

Padres Cancer Comeback Story Inspires Players and Fans Alike

Padres bullpen catcher Mark Merila survives cancer with a winning spirit and personalized chemotherapy treatment regimen designed by Scripps cancer experts.
Patient Stories | May 11, 2010

Grateful Patient Thanks Scripps Clinic Doctors for Exceptional Care

Scripps Health patient Gordon Cooke survived a hemangioblastoma thanks to coordinated care from a team of expert neurologists and physicians.
Patient Stories | April 11, 2010

A Mom Gets the Care She Needs to Manage Her Multiple Sclerosis

After Scripps Health patient Tricia Chandler was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, her team of experts designed a success treatment plan to manage the disease.
Patient Stories | March 3, 2010

Surgery Helps Ease Woman's Lifelong Struggle With Weight

Scripps Health patient Susan M. struggled with weight for decades before exploring bariatric surgery options, eventually deciding on gastric banding.
Patient Stories | February 28, 2010

Scripps Surgeon Helps a Young Woman Receive a Fresh Start

Originally from a small province in Donetsk, Ukraine, Scripps patient Nataliya received cosmetic and reconstructive surgery for Treacher-Collins syndrome.