The HASD&IC Biweekly Briefing provides timely news and information for HASD&IC members and associates and is published on the first and third Wednesdays of the month. Key articles and issues of interest from each publication, along with the President’s Message, are included below.
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Former Cancer Patient Inspired to Become Hospital Volunteer
Inspired by the care she received for cancer at Sharp Grossmont Hospital, Libby and her husband became volunteers.
Inspired by Care Team, Young Man Purses Career in Medicine After Spine Surgery
Years of debilitating back pain led Brian to the neurological spine care program at UC San Diego Health, who helped him return to surfing and weightlifting after six months.
Former College Student Still Thriving a Decade After Kidney Transplant
When college student Juan learned he needed a kidney transplant, the care team at Scripps came to his aid and found a suitable donor. Ten years later, Juan’s kidney is still holding strong.
Former Major League Baseball Pitcher Perseveres Through Pancreatic Cancer
Danny Boitano was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2022 — and UC San Diego Health offered solutions that helped him into remission.
Therapy Dogs Brighten Patients’ Days During Recovery
Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center’s therapy dogs Elsa and Tazer help bring comfort to patients while they recover in the hospital.
Married Couple Implements Healthy Lifestyle to Beat Diabetes
To help her husband Julio with his ongoing diabetes-related symptoms, Maria turned to Paradise Valley Hospital’s Center for Health Promotion, where its Diabetes Education program facilitated the couple’s lifestyle change.
Immunotherapy Helps Katie Return to Extreme Sports After Lymphoma Diagnosis
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.
From Athlete to Orthopedic Specialist
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.
Pet Therapy Dogs Provide Emotional Support to Patients with Depression, Anxiety
When patients at Sharp Grossmont Hospital struggle with depression, anxiety, and thought disorders, pet therapy dogs provide emotional support to those who need it.
Avid Cyclist Fights Heart Disorders with Innovative Pacemaker, Back to Her “Happy Place”
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.
