The Health News Team

The Sharp Health News team includes the finest health and wellness writers, editors, designers, video producers, topic experts and more from throughout Sharp HealthCare and its hospitals, clinics, medical groups and health plan.

For more information or to speak with a member of our news team, please contact us at newsroom@sharp.com.

Stories by The Health News Team

Doug Bearmar of San Diego on his llama farm

Hiker returns to the trail after throat cancer diagnosis

Llama farm owner Doug Bearmar will return to his long-distance hikes after overcoming throat cancer.

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Know what mental health services your insurance covers

The demand for mental health is growing. Getting support can help. Learn how to access services through your health plan.

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Sharp and Tri-City look to transform North County care

Sharp HealthCare and Tri-City Healthcare District aim to form a partnership in the North County to transform health care for all San Diegans.

The role of pharmacists in patient care

Pharmacists help make sure you are on the right medication in the hospital — and when you go home.

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Cicada: The latest COVID-19 variant to watch

A new COVID-19 variant is circulating in the U.S. Learn why it seems to be infecting children more easily.

Jayson Ferland of San Diego at Sharp Memorial Hospital

Robotic heart repair restores patient’s energy (video)

A minimally invasive robotic mitral valve repair at Sharp Memorial helped Jayson regain his stamina, sleep better and return to the activities he loves.

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Volunteering with enthusiasm at 90 years old

Since 2010, Faith Stagg, 90, has volunteered approximately 3,000 hours at Sharp.

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Stressed? Reach out to your primary care doctor for help

Your primary care doctor can help you identify and manage feelings of stress.

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