Hospitals in Action

Following a tumultuous health journey that led her to groundbreaking immunotherapy treatment at UC San Diego Health, Katie is now back to surfing, waterskiing, and mountain biking. 

Dr. Mahi Trivellas once dreamed of competing in collegiate sports, but an ACL injury shifted her passion to orthopedics. Now, at Sharp Memorial Hospital she specializes in sports injuries, using her experience as a college athlete to better support her patients’ recovery.

When patients at Sharp Grossmont Hospital struggle with depression, anxiety, and thought disorders, pet therapy dogs provide emotional support to those who need it.

After being told she needed a pacemaker to treat heart arrythmia, avid cyclist Whitney worried about the future of her active lifestyle. Scripps Clinic Anderson Medical Pavilion was able to ease her concerns by surgically implanting a leadless pacemaker, and now, she’s back to bike riding and racing.

For veterans overcoming spinal cord injuries at San Diego VA Medical Center, recreational therapist Kim Kobayashi-Elliot inspires community and healing through adaptive sports. “I get to interact with other Veterans who have the same injuries. We’re one big family here, and having all these avenues to find out what you can or can’t do makes you a stronger and better person,” says U.S. Navy Veteran Juan “Johnny” Sandoval of Kim’s support.

UC San Diego Health is the first to offer a non-invasive gene therapy treatment for patients with localized bladder cancer. The novel therapy “represents a significant milestone for bladder cancer treatment” and offers another pathway to disease management that was previously unavailable, “until now,” says urologic oncologist at UC San Diego Health, Dr. Aditya Bagrodia.

When Kelly O’Connor was diagnosed with breast cancer, Scripps Cancer Center provided a multidisciplinary approach and innovative treatment to help her recover. Today, she’s passionate about helping others through their cancer journey.

Sharp Grossmont Hospital offers a team of patient experience navigators to help patients navigate the complexities of their health journey and access hospital resources during their stay.

UC San Diego Health is the first hospital system in the region to provide a novel immunotherapy treatment approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.