Sharp McDonald Center

The latest news and patient stories about Sharp McDonald Center from Sharp HealthCare experts and our Sharp Health News writers and contributors.

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Sparking joy in medicine at Sharp

Dr. Kalpana Chalasani and Serene Carruthers at Sharp discuss the importance of doctors’ well-being and receiving the AMA Joy in Medicine bronze designation.

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The truth about 5 common substance use myths

Experts from Sharp McDonald Center debunk five popular myths surrounding substance use.

Your road map for choosing a doctor

Explore types of primary care doctors and key considerations, such as location, insurance and convenience.

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Combining lifestyle and addiction medicine

Sharp McDonald Center offers lifestyle medicine services as a part of patients’ comprehensive addiction recovery treatment plans.

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The truth about addiction recovery centers

Learn the truths behind common misconceptions about addiction recovery centers like Sharp McDonald Center.

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A whole-person approach to addiction recovery

At Sharp McDonald Center, patients find compassionate addiction recovery care that transforms lives.

Naloxone, an overdose-reversing drug, saves lives

A recent study shows the use of an overdose-reversing drug increased more than 40% from 2020 to 2022.

From addiction to helping others heal

David shares his story of overcoming alcohol and opioid addiction, crediting his recovery to the treatment he received at Sharp McDonald Center.

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