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Patient Stories | April 28, 2009
Runner Returns to Racing After Having a Heart Attack
After running a marathon, Scripps Health patient John Spangler arrived in the emergency department due to heart attack, but survived thanks to expert care.
Patient Stories | April 26, 2009
Son Gives Dad a Lifesaving Gift
After San Diego veteran John Quesenberry was diagnosed with polycystic kidney disease, his son Chris generously donated a kidney to save his dad's life.
Patient Stories | April 12, 2009
Woman Lives a Lighter Life After Weight Loss Surgery
Before weight loss surgery, Terri H. struggled with numerous health conditions including high blood pressure, sleep apnea, osteoarthritis and fibromyalgia.
Patient Stories | February 17, 2009
Scripps Honors Anita Figueredo, MD, for Her Commitment to Charitable Care
The Scripps Health Foundation honored Anita Figueredo, MD, by presenting her with Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla's Lifetime Achievement Award.
Patient Stories | January 18, 2009
I Knew My Heart was in Good Hands… with Scripps
Longtime Scripps employee Jim Bowers suffered from a deteriorating aortic valve, a condition known as endocarditis, but underwent a successful heart procedure.
Patient Stories | October 18, 2008
Good Health is Both a Journey and a Destination
Scripps Center for Integrative Health offers a mindful approach to wellness, integrating both physical and mental health strategies to support patient progress.
Patient Stories | June 15, 2008
Going From Good to Great
Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine patient Ray DePaola brought his cholesterol back to healthy levels through a combination of nutrition and exercise.
Patient Stories | June 8, 2008
Stepping Back to Move Forward
Patient Stories | July 31, 2005
Helping Athletes Return to Form
Sports injuries can keep athletes out of the game, but physical therapists at Shiley Sports and Fitness Center can help support the recovery process.
Patient Stories | March 30, 2004
Organ Donor Gives Transplant Patient the Gift of Life and More
Thanks to the selfless act, patient is free of diabetes, and the progression of its of its negative effects on his body has halted.