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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.
Patient Stories | February 28, 2010
Kidney Recipient Experiences the Miracle of Life Twice
Scripps patient Kate suffered from focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) and eventually underwent a successful kidney transplant and post-transplant care.
Patient Stories | February 8, 2010
John Trombold, MD, Honored at Scripps' 10th Annual Friends of the Hospital Luncheon
After John Trombold was diagnosed with aplastic anemia in college, he survived the potentially fatal blood condition and became a respected Scripps physician.
Patient Stories | February 1, 2010
The Power of Love Helps 90-Year-Old Man Survive Cancer
Scripps Health patient John Sachs was motivated to overcome bladder cancer by a promise, at age 80, to offer his new bride 20 years of marriage.
Patient Stories | January 31, 2010
Cyclist Makes an Amazing Recovery After Being Hit Head-on by a Car
Scripps Health patient and cyclist John Miksa suffered traumatic injury after a car accident, emerging from successful surgery procedure with renewed viewpoint.
Patient Stories | January 3, 2010
Woman Donates Home to Help Support Scripps
Longtime volunteer and La Jolla resident Burl Mackenzie donated her family home to support the Scripps Clinic Division of Cardiology.
Patient Stories | December 16, 2009
Friends Forge a Lasting Bond Through Kidney Donation
While on a search for a new kidney, Scripps transplant patient and mother of three learns how strong a bond can exist between two people.
Patient Stories | December 8, 2009
A Priceless Gift: Living Organ Donors Give of Themselves
When Scripps Health patient Jeff Wilson required a kidney transplant, family friend Karny Stefan stepped forward to make a living organ donation.