Sharp Memorial Hospital

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

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San Diego sees spike in walking pneumonia cases

After years of relative inactivity, walking pneumonia cases are surging, sending members of vulnerable populations to the emergency room.

Hidden beneath pain: From kidney stone to cancer detection

A trip to urgent care led to the early detection of cancer and a life saved.

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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.

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What are the stages of lung cancer?

We often hear a “stage” number referred to in connection with lung cancer. What does that number mean and why is it important?

The legacy of a beloved volunteer

Minnie Price dedicated 58 years of her life volunteering at Sharp Memorial Hospital’s gift shop, and her legacy will always be remembered.

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Surgeon uses AI to share innovations worldwide

When a scheduling conflict prevented Dr. Richard Santore from attending a conference in China, he turned to AI to help him find a solution.

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.

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.

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