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Patient Stories | June 28, 2010

The Padres' Top 5 Medical Comebacks

Scripps orthopedic surgeon and Padres head athletic trainer share their picks for Top 5 medical comeback stories among the San Diego Padres athletes.
Patient Stories | June 13, 2010

Cancer Screening Helps Padres Coach Stay in the Game

Scripps Health helps Padres coach fight prostate cancer and stay in the game.
Patient Stories | June 7, 2010

Innovative Stroke Prevention Techniques Help a Woman Beat the Odds

Scripps patient Rebecca Flynn overcomes challenges related to an aneurysm by completing minimally invasive surgical procedures to achieve a healthier life.
Patient Stories | June 7, 2010

Dedicated Volunteer Supports Scripps With Generous Gift

Scripps Health volunteer Ruth Graul has volunteered with the organization for over three decades, including the efforts of the Scripps Health Foundation.
Patient Stories | June 7, 2010

Woman Gets a Second Chance After Serious Flu Complications

An expert Scripps team worked to help patient and San Diego resident Alicia Contreras successfully battle the H1N1 influenza virus in November 2009.
Patient Stories | June 7, 2010

Pocket-Sized Device at Scripps Helps to Quickly Diagnose a Runner's Heart Attack

A new wireless ultrasound device helped Scripps doctors quickly diagnose and treat patient Debbie Lanpheer's heart attack, leading to rapid recovery.
Patient Stories | June 7, 2010

Advanced Technology Helps to Treat a Woman's Heart Rhythm Disorder

Scripps Health patient Barbara Herd received expert medical care to treat her cardiac arrhythmia, successfully undergoing pulmonary vein isolation ablation.
Patient Stories | June 7, 2010

Man's Sight Saved After Free Screening Catches a Serious Diabetes Complication

National City resident Ricardo Hernandez successfully underwent retinal vitrectomy surgery to correct retinopathy and clinically significant macular edema.
Patient Stories | May 13, 2010

Padres Cancer Comeback Story Inspires Players and Fans Alike

Padres bullpen catcher Mark Merila survives cancer with a winning spirit and personalized chemotherapy treatment regimen designed by Scripps cancer experts.
Patient Stories | May 11, 2010

Grateful Patient Thanks Scripps Clinic Doctors for Exceptional Care

Scripps Health patient Gordon Cooke survived a hemangioblastoma thanks to coordinated care from a team of expert neurologists and physicians.