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10/22/2025

Thank you for being a valued member of the Sharp Memorial Hospital Facebook community. We're excited to announce that we're transitioning our content to Sharp HealthCare. Although this page will no longer be updated, you'll continue to find the latest news and updates about Sharp Memorial Hospital, along with information from across Sharp HealthCare. Stay connected with us for health tips, community events, inspiring patient stories, innovations in care and more.

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10/21/2025

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, CBS 8 San Diego interviewed Havyne Cooper, a Sharp Memorial patient who learned she had stage 4 breast cancer at just 33 years old. Havyne discussed her recovery journey and expressed gratitude for her Sharp care team for providing her with support. Watch the interview below to learn more.

10/20/2025

During a mastectomy, a doctor removes one or both breasts to take out cancer or reduce a person’s risk of cancer. Dr. Noran Barry, breast surgeon affiliated with Sharp Memorial Hospital and Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns, explains what people should know about mastectomies. Read the article below to learn more. http://spr.ly/6181Afa6N

A mastectomy, which is a surgery to remove the breast, is often performed as part of a breast cancer treatment.

10/15/2025

For Breast Cancer Awareness Month, FOX 5 San Diego interviewed breast cancer patient Havyne Cooper and Dr. Lori Uyeno, breast surgeon affiliated with Sharp Memorial Hospital and Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns. Havyne shared her story about learning she had stage 4 breast cancer when she was only 33 years old, while Dr. Uyeno discussed the growing number of younger women developing breast cancer. Watch the interview below to learn more.

10/14/2025

Early detection saves lives! Schedule your screening today. Visit sharp.com/breast

10/13/2025

Advancements in medicine is allowing doctors to target prostate cancer with more precision than ever before. Dr. Josh Rosenbaum visited K**I News to discuss Sharp Memorial Hospital's newest prostate cancer treatment — Pluvicto.

10/07/2025

40% to 50% of women have dense breasts, which can increase the risk of developing breast cancer.

10/03/2025

October is Healthy Lung Month. Patient Haven Qualman visited K**I News with pulmonologist Dr. Ahmed Salem to share her journey through cancer treatment and how advanced technologies are making it easier than ever before.

09/30/2025

Major League Baseball has a new plan to try to stem the rising number of injuries at the youth and high school levels. Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Amar Arora went on FOX 5 San Diego to discuss how this action could impact young players around San Diego.

09/17/2025

It's important to stay active as we age, both physically and mentally. And that even includes when we have to spend time in the hospital. Nurse Jill Bakke from Sharp Memorial Hospital's groundbreaking Generational Health Program visited FOX 5 San Diego to discuss simple ways of finding joy in activity.

09/11/2025

Sharp Memorial Hospital’s Emergency Department has achieved the Silver Standard — Level 2 Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation from the American College of Emergency Physicians for providing excellent care for older adults.