Patient story

The latest patient stories from Sharp HealthCare experts and our Sharp Health News writers and contributors.

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Patient surprises family after early release from hospital

After a devastating car crash, Citlali surprised her family by coming home from the hospital earlier than expected.

TriClip procedure helps restore heart function

The Burr Heart and Vascular Center offers the TriClip procedure, which uses a clothespin-like device to fix broken heart valves.

From no symptoms to an unexpected cancer diagnosis

Dana Weinstein, 64, has no relatives with pancreatic cancer. In 2023, she was shocked to learn she had pancreatic cancer, as she also had no symptoms.

Angie and Nick Mendoza of San Diego on their wedding day

A gift in honor of the man she loved

For Angie Mendoza, giving back is a special reminder of how Sharp HospiceCare touches loved ones and their families.

After health challenges, local man receives a heart

After living with an LVAD — a mechanical pump used to support a heart too weak to pump on its own — for years, Paul finally received a new heart.

Kathy Rodriguez of San Diego at Sharp Memorial Hospital

New technology repairs a woman’s hernia (video)

A robotic surgical procedure to repair hernias allows a woman to return home to her family with minimum downtime.

Benilda Morris adds color to her daughter's gravesite

Running through grief

Before losing her life to breast cancer at 32, Ronnell dreamed of completing the SoCal Triple Crown race series. Now, her mother, Benilda, runs in her honor.