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Nurse Overcomes Pregnancy Complications, Delivers Healthy Baby
After learning her pregnancy was high risk, Dana was anxious about her son’s upcoming birth — but the Family Birth Center helped her deliver a healthy baby boy.
Motorcycle Accident Survivor Looks Forward to Future
After a near-fatal motorcycle accident, former high school athlete Diego was in a coma for 40 days — until his care team at Community Regional Medical Center used an innovative procedure to help direct air to different parts of his lungs. Following the procedure, Diego awoke from his coma and began various therapies that helped him relearn how to walk, talk, and eat. Today, he’s back to the gym and enjoying outdoor activities with his friends and family.
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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
