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Dennis Backus with his sister at Loma Linda University Health.

Patient Care

Immunotherapy helps patient squash advanced squamous cell skin cancer

May 3, 2022
LLU cancer experts used immunotherapy to rid Dennis Backus’s ten-year-old cancer
Dr. Burruss uses a laser to remove a tattoo on David Loya's face.

Community

LLU’s new Tattoo Removal Program helps Inland Empire patients reset, aims to curb violence

April 25, 2022
Trauma surgeon founds program to help Inland Empire community
young mom smiling while holding four-month-old daughter

Patient Care

New mom finds supportive care for C-section delivery at Children’s Hospital

April 20, 2022
During Cesarean Awareness Month, Dr. Peter Leung underscores factors behind the procedure, weighs-in on stigma
Rita Conrad meets Fiona the hippo at the Cincinnati Zoo in 2021.

Patient Care

Patient finally finds answers, treatment at Women’s Heart Health Clinic

April 18, 2022
Cardiologist helps Rita Conrad get to the bottom of what caused her heart attack
family surrounds teenage daughter, all in a group hug outside smiling broadly

Patient Care

A second chance at life: Ricki Rae's story

April 12, 2022
Teen girl paralyzed after stroke learns to walk and function again
Danisa and Swofford stand smiling together

Patient Care

Surgeon receives lifesaving kidney transplant from sister-in-law

April 7, 2022
LLUH orthopaedic surgeon and family share their living donor story for Donate Life Month
Dianne Radcliffe underwent proton beam therapy at LLUH to overcome esophageal cancer.

Patient Care

Proton treatment offers esophageal cancer patients better long-term outcomes

April 6, 2022
Dianne Radcliffe left LLU Cancer Center with no detectable trace of cancer after proton radiation treatment
Catherine Iannucci suffered debilitating symptoms while on Army duty until receiving diagnosis and treatment for chronic cardiovascular illness at Loma Linda University International Heart Institute.

Patient Care

Young veteran attains proper heart diagnosis and treatment after two unsettling years

March 23, 2022
Catherine Iannucci suffered debilitating symptoms until receiving treatment for chronic cardiovascular illness
tall female patient poses for photo, hugging smiling female doctor in scrubs

Patient Care

Horrific ATV accident left 11-year-old comatose, suffering from severe traumatic brain injury

March 18, 2022
Jazzmine Samaniego and hospital team fought against injury that leaves more than 90% of patients unable to regain consciousness
female doctor stands with female patient next to wheelchair, both smiling

Patient Care

Children’s Hospital orthopaedic team sought better solution when young patient faced amputation or risky, surgically-reliant implant

March 17, 2022
Seven-year-old bone cancer patient receives cutting-edge prosthetic implant, saving her leg and allowing her to grow
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