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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.

Action Needed by March 20 on CHA’s Two Sponsored Bills

Last week, the California Hospital Association issued a dual alert asking members to sign on to coalition letters for its two sponsored bills: Assembly Bill (AB) 2353 (Pacheco, D-Downey), which would require an independent cost evaluation of mandates on hospitals, and AB 1923 (Soria, D-Merced), which would revive the Distressed Hospital Loan Program.

San Diego to Host Binational Pediatrics Symposium on April 14

The County of San Diego invites pediatric health care professionals, researchers, and public health leaders to register for a symposium on cross-border collaboration in children’s health. The symposium will be held April 14 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Southeastern Live Well Center.