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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.
Patient Stories | December 2, 2009
Advice at Speaker Series Results in Man's Early Cancer Detection
Attending a Scripps presentation, Vytas Tarulis decided to book the colonoscopy that would eventually lead to the detection of a pre-cancerous polyp.
Patient Stories | November 29, 2009
Scripps Clinic MD Provides Sight-Restoring Surgeries for the Homeless
While volunteering, Scripps ophthalmologist Karim “Victor” Zablit provides eye care for underserved patients with diabetes, glaucoma and cataracts.
Patient Stories | November 10, 2009
Bariatric Surgery Helps a Young Mother Regain Her Life
Struggling with weight management, gestational diabetes and Type 2 diabetes, one patient opts for a successful laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery procedure.
Patient Stories | November 1, 2009
Teen's Life Saved Twice in One Day
Claire Cordua, 18, suffered a stroke and was successfully treated by Scripps Health neurointerventional radiologist, Giuseppe Ammirati, MD.
Patient Stories | September 14, 2009
Young Mother Receives Lifesaving Care During Son’s Birth
Miranda Klassen suffered an amniotic fluid embolism during the delivery of her son, but survived and continues to thrive thanks to Scripps Health professionals.
Patient Stories | August 2, 2009
Sailor Finds Fast Care at Scripps After Suffering a Stroke
Avid sailor Lowell North suffered a stroke but received quality care from professionals at the Emergency Department at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla.
Patient Stories | June 18, 2009
Robotic Surgery Helps Lifetime Golfer Quickly Return to the Game
CEO and avid golfer Doug Barnhart opted for a successful minimally invasive robotic surgery procedure to treat his prostate cancer after diagnosis.
Patient Stories | June 15, 2009
New Program Provides Empowerment, Support for Parkinson’s Patients
Patients can take a holistic approach with their therapies and treatments for Parkinson's disease, combining nutrition, exercise, and wellness approaches.
Patient Stories | May 14, 2009
Scripps Green Hospital Offers New Breast Imaging Tool
Scripps Health patient Joan B. relied on breast-specific gamma imaging (BSGI) to clarify unclear mammography results after surviving breast cancer.