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.
Newsroom
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.
Nursing Assistant Receives Lifesaving Treatments & Double-Lung Transplant
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.
Teen Surfer Avoids Paralysis Thanks to Hospital Trauma Team
Fondly called a “water baby” due to his love of the ocean, Marcos Ornellas was facing paralysis after a dive from his surfboard — that’s when UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital stepped in to provide life-changing care.
Student Inspired to Become a Nurse After Life-Threatening Infection
At Community Regional, Hulsey was able to receive an advanced level of neuro care to treat her rare infection, and she was inspired to become a nurse during her two-month recovery.
