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From Patient to Leader: Cancer Survivor Shaping Future of Care (external site)

Diagnosed with cancer as a teenager, Danielle McLaughlin now helps expand access to care and supportive services for patients facing similar journeys.

Doctor Faced with Cancer Diagnosis Honored by San Diego Padres (external site)

After receiving a diagnosis of multiple myeloma, a blood cancer of the immune system, retired UC San Diego Health physician joins a clinical trial looking to identify a new treatment option for the disease

Primary Care Caught Patient’s Heart Disease Before Symptoms Surfaced (external site)

A trusted relationship with a patient's trusted primary care physician pinpointed coronary artery disease before it became an emergency.

Study Finds Why Young Adults May Develop Early Fatty Liver Disease (external site)

Researchers identified risk factors that can help detect early-onset fatty liver cirrhosis before age of 50.

Leading a Behavioral Health Transformation (external site)

Transforming mental health care in San Diego with a new behavioral health hub designed to bring together patient care, research and innovative treatments.

How Early Detection through PRECEDE Changed One Patient’s Future (external site)

Participation in PRECEDE early detection program identifies need for early surgical intervention for patient with family history of pancreatic cancer, changing her future.