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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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
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
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.
