The newsroom includes access to Council Connect, our twice-monthly newsletter on Hospital Council’s work. Key articles and issues of interest, along with the President’s Message, are included below.
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Cancer Survivor ‘Back in the Saddle’
Amber’s back pain was caused by a tumor in her large intestine. She turned to the Adventist Health care team for help and is now cancer-free.
After Seven Emergency Surgeries Requiring Dozens of Clinicians, New Mother Returns Home
Edna suffered a severe pregnancy complication that required assistance from UC Davis Health’s Fetal Care and Treatment Center. There, she underwent seven procedures that saved her life and that of her little one.
12-Year-Old Receives Novel Treatment After Suffering a Stroke
At just 12 years old, Gabby suffered a stroke that was triggered by a rare brain disease. Thankfully, a new treatment at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland saved the day.
Hope and Innovation Change Baby’s Future
A spina bifida diagnosis of unborn baby, Nixon, led Lindsey and Jared to participate in a landmark clinical trial that changed their baby’s future for the better.
Ablation Procedure Helps Nurse Overcome Atrial Fibrillation and Live Life to the Fullest
After nurse Sheri was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation at Adventist Health Simi Valley, she first tried to manage her condition with medication. Her symptoms persisted, so she chose an ablation procedure. Now she’s thriving and grateful for the care she received: “From the state-of-the-art technology to the compassionate staff, I felt supported every step of the way,” Sheri said.
Sutter Memorial Team Helps Family Overcome High-Risk Pregnancy
Samantha was fearful to learn that her twin pregnancy came with high-risk complications. Now, she reflects on the fantastic care she received inside the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Sutter’s Memorial Medical Center after the teams there helped successfully birth her twins.
Teen Is Back at School After Overcoming Jaw Tumor & Jaw Restoration
Israel was shocked when doctors discovered a tumor in his jaw that required complex surgery. That’s when UC Davis Health stepped in to provide a novel jaw restoration procedure.
NFL Coach Fights Myeloma with Innovative Treatment, Back to Doing What He Loves
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When Johnny was first diagnosed with stage III myeloma, the disease threatened to upend his beloved career and lifestyle. Then, UCSF Health stabilized his condition, getting Johnny back on the field and inspiring others.
Rare Heart Procedure Gives Fresno Patient Peace of Mind
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Community Medical Center in Fresno successfully performed a rare heart procedure on Gary Hill by removing a pump no longer needed after his life-threatening battle with COVID-19.
Nursing Assistant Receives Lifesaving Treatments & Double-Lung Transplant
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From a Hodgkin’s lymphoma diagnosis to acute respiratory distress syndrome, Marche Sheppard experienced an array of medical issues before Sutter Roseville and Cedars-Sinai saved her life.
