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Patient Stories | September 25, 2017
Watchman Device Frees Man With Atrial Fibrillation from Blood Thinners
Learn how the Watchman device, a treatment for AFib, helped a former Scripps patient reduce his risk for stroke without the need for blood thinning medications.
Patient Stories | September 18, 2017
From Patient to Advocate – Heart Attack Survivor Credits Scripps for Life-Changing Care
Learn why a heart attack survivor credits Scripps for life-changing care and helps educate women about the unique challenges for treating women’s heart disease.
Patient Stories | August 16, 2017
Robotic Knee Replacement Surgery Liberates Woman from Years of Pain
Lynn Sago struggled with knee pain for most of her adult life, until she chose to have robotic-assisted partial knee replacement surgery at Scripps.
Patient Stories | August 10, 2017
Two Hip Replacements Transform a Wildlife Photographer’s Career and Life
Two hip replacement surgeries at Scripps in San Diego helped wildlife photographer Roy Toft continue his active lifestyle, shooting photos across the globe.
Patient Stories | June 21, 2016
Diabetes Educator Knows the Difference a Little Knowledge Can Make
Scripps Health patient Alma Ayala receives valuable support and information from Project Dulce after being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.
Patient Stories | June 12, 2016
San Diego Restaurateur Credits Scripps for Helping Control His Diabetes
Scripps Health patient and restaurateur Dan Shea was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, resulting in lasting nutrition and exercise lifestyle changes.
Patient Stories | April 26, 2016
Deep Brain Stimulation Restores Quality of Life
Tom Wood underwent deep brain stimulation (DBS) treatment for his Parkinson's disease and found it reduced his symptoms and restored his quality of life.
Patient Stories | April 3, 2016
Grateful Family Thanks Scripps for Giving Them a Second Chance
Scripps Health spokesperson Susan Taylor encourages the community to honor nurses during National Nurses Week through the Klassen family's inspiring story.
Patient Stories | April 3, 2016
Moving Forward with Parkinson’s Disease
After being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, physician Martin Adler turned to Scripps for his care, where underwent deep brain stimulation surgery.
Patient Stories | March 30, 2016
Scripps’ Renowned Heart Care Saves Baseball Hall of Famer Rod Carew’s Life
Major League Baseball Hall of Famer and All Star Rod Carew underwent a successful LVAD procedure from Scripps Health in San Diego, California