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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.
Patient Stories | December 3, 2009

Heart Attack Survivor Thanks Doctors by Giving Back

After decades of supporting Scripps Health, former patient David Kulchin survived a heart attack and continues a legacy of community involvement in Encinitas.
Patient Stories | December 3, 2009

Former Nurse Returns to Scripps Mercy for Care

Retired nurse Anne Bemis survives a traumatic robbery with the help of experts at Scripps Mercy Hospital in San Diego.
Patient Stories | December 2, 2009

Aztec Basketball Coach Rebounds From Cancer

San Diego State University Aztecs basketball coach Steve Fisher underwent a successful minimally invasive robotic surgery procedure for prostate cancer.