Sharp HealthCare

03/20/2026

According to a recent health alert from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) transmission is continuing throughout the state.

It’s RSV season, and this common virus can be very dangerous for infants.

03/20/2026

After years of exhaustion and pain, Lindsey’s endometriosis diagnosis felt like getting her life back.

Lindsey Morando of San Diego was treated for endometriosis at Sharp Memorial Hospital.

03/19/2026

Hand tremor prevented Helen from doing simple tasks. This technology changed her life.

03/19/2026

A treatment called scalp cooling helped Aly keep her hair through chemotherapy.

Aly Connors of San Diego underwent chemotherapy at Sharp Memorial Hospital and used scalp cooling to help reduce hair loss.

03/19/2026

At Sharp Grossmont Hospital for Neuroscience, innovation is already transforming care in San Diego. In under a year, the team is elevating what’s possible in brain and spine care for the community. Join a team where your work can help advance life-changing care. Explore careers at Sharp today: http://spr.ly/6189B6pCzt

03/18/2026

After surviving a horrific biking accident, Joe gained support from his trauma and care teams at Sharp.

After sustaining life-threatening injuries from a biking accident, Joe Wilson of San Diego was treated at Sharp Memorial Hospital.

03/17/2026

FIT kits allow you to conveniently screen for colon cancer with ease in the privacy of your home.

FIT kits screen for hidden, microscopic blood from the lower intestines in the stool, which can be a sign of precancerous polyps or cancer.

03/17/2026

The chances of colorectal cancer spreading depend on a number of factors, from the tumor's size to how aggressive it is.

Colorectal cancer can spread silently with few symptoms, making early detection and screening even more important.

03/16/2026

If you’re new to health insurance, here are some important things to consider.

If you're getting health insurance for the first time, be sure to know when your current coverage ends and consider your health needs as you review the options.

03/14/2026

Essential tremor is the most common movement disorder, a group of neurological conditions that disrupts the body’s ability to control its motions. The condition affects more than 60 million people worldwide, and nearly half of them go untreated. As essential tremor progresses and medication no longer controls the tremor, it can severely impact even the simplest tasks of daily life, such as eating, drinking and writing. Fortunately, Sharp now offers a treatment called MR-guided focused ultrasound, a one-time, noninvasive outpatient procedure that uses ultrasound waves, guided by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), to treat the areas of the brain that cause tremors. For some patients, a surgical procedure called deep brain stimulation is another option in treating essential tremor. Learn more about both procedures and how to get the help you need by visiting http://spr.ly/6180B6Mb9y.

03/13/2026

Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center held an open house last week to celebrate the completion of its Emergency Department (ED) Transformation Project, which includes San Diego County’s newest Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU), marking a significant investment in emergency and behavioral health care for the South Bay region.

The event was attended by Chula Vista Mayor John McCann, National City Mayor Ron Morrison, City of San Diego Councilmember Vivian Moreno, and other elected officials and community partners, including the County of San Diego Behavioral Health Services.

The ED Transformation Project aims to improve patient flow and create more efficient, person-centered spaces, including a modernized lobby, a new pharmacy and other patient care areas to meet the growing demand for emergency services at Sharp Chula Vista. Sharp is proud to continue honoring its commitment to the people of the South Bay. Learn more at sharp.com.

📸: Building photos copyright Stephen Whalen Photography, courtesy of SmithGroup.

03/13/2026

This noninvasive therapy helps prevent hair loss for those facing chemo in cancer treatment.

While scalp cooling may not stop all hair loss, studies have shown that many patients lose less hair and see faster regrowth.