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Elena Aguirre

Elena Aguirre

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Patient Care

When every drop counts: a bloodless approach to heart bypass surgery

February 1, 2026
Heart patient Mr. Frame hopes his story encourages others to ask questions, seek experienced care, and move forward with confidence.
Ultra-high-definition cardiac mapping displayed the medical system, showing real-time catheter positioning during an atrial fibrillation ablation procedure.

Health & Wellness

Expanding advanced heart rhythm care with updated technology

January 27, 2026
As the region’s leader in treatment of complex heart disorders LLUH offers patients access to cutting-edge electrophysiology care close to home.
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Health & Wellness

Advanced-stage cancer is no longer a death sentence for many patients

January 6, 2026
Investing in research for advanced-stage cancers has improved survival, quality of life, and treatment options.
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Community

First babies of 2026 born at Children's Hospital

January 2, 2026
LLUCH welcomed its first newborns of 2026, marking the start of the year with new life and celebration.
a doctor is seen ripping a cigarette

Health & Wellness

Stomach cancer awareness: how smoking raises risks beyond the lungs

December 22, 2025
Research has shown that people who smoke are significantly more likely to develop stomach cancer than non-smokers.
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Patient Care

A second chance at life: near-death heart failure patient saved by high-risk procedure

December 16, 2025
Schuh’s story highlights the advanced capabilities of Loma Linda University Health’s Structural and Valvular Heart Disease Program.
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Health & Wellness

Emotional overload during the holidays can mimic a heart attack

December 9, 2025
The emotional load of the season, like family dynamics, travel, financial strain, and hosting pressure, can magnify stress more than people realize.
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Community

Community and law enforcement raise $24,000 during annual No-Shave November

December 4, 2025
Funds were presented during a wrap-up event with local law enforcement.
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Health & Wellness

New hope in the fight against the most difficult cancer to treat

December 1, 2025
A pancreatic cancer diagnosis is overwhelming but patients should know the outlook is not what it once was.
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Health & Wellness

Lung cancer is showing up in younger adults and smoking isn’t the only cause

November 20, 2025
Young people may overlook warning signs because they think they are not at risk.
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