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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Physician Reclaims His Marathon Dream After Surgery to Remove Tumor
Sunny Sharma, MD, is used to advising his patients to do their research — and when he experienced hearing loss after having a viral infection, he followed his own advice. After an MRI revealed an acoustic neuroma, Dr. Sharma read research articles, met with several local doctors for referrals, and joined support groups to learn more. UC San Diego Health’s name came kept coming up, so he turned to their acoustic neuroma experts for care. Eventually, he was able to reclaim his dream of running the Chicago Marathon.
Telestroke Program Delivers Fast, Lifesaving Treatment
When Charles Hamori, MD, an internal medicine physician at Kaiser Permanente in San Diego, recognized the sudden signs of a stroke, he acted fast — seeking care that would ultimately save his life. Thanks to Kaiser Permanente’s telestroke program, a neurologist was able to assess him immediately by video in the emergency department and deliver clot‑busting treatment within 30 minutes of Dr. Hamori’s arrival at the hospital.
A Routine Checkup with An Extraordinary Outcome
What began as a routine wellness exam led to an unexpected discovery for 71-year-old Theola Campbell: three multiple early-stage lung cancers, each a different type. Thanks to Sharp’s da Vinci 5 robotic assistance system, which enables quicker patient recovery, her care team identified and removed all three cancers quickly — without the need for chemotherapy or radiation. Today, Theola is back to her daily walks, grateful for early detection and innovative technology.
Mother Inspired to Pursue Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree After Care Team Saves Her Life
After Olivia gave birth to her firstborn son at Naval Medical Center San Diego, she experienced delivery complications that endangered her life. Luckily, the care team at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla saved her life.
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 Pursues 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
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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
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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.
