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Phillip Gomez underwent three surgeries at Loma Linda University Medical Center to cure him of ulcerative colitis.

Health & Wellness

Build your awareness about this precancerous disease, prevent colorectal cancer

March 16, 2022
Loma Linda University Health care teams helped Phillip Gomez overcome ulcerative colitis
Tyler Rojanaroj sits on a couch playing guitar

Patient Care

Tyler’s journey — Recovering from thoughts of self-harm

March 10, 2022
BMC patient shares words of encouragement during Self-Harm Awareness Month; see a message from him below
Scientific illustration of blood cancer

Patient Care

Advances in multiple myeloma treatment offer patients good quality of life

March 9, 2022
Abedisi Adeyeye sought care from Cancer Center, now in remission from multiple myeloma
Life on the Line

Patient Care

‘Life on the Line’ season six now available to stream

February 28, 2022
The award-winning show returns to bring inspiring stories to pbs.org
Patient speaking with provider before undergoing CT scan

Health & Wellness

Lung cancer screening safeguards time with loved ones

February 25, 2022
LLU Cancer Center offers screening to protect, prolong patients’ and families’ lives together
Enrique Gonzalez smiling, holding a basketball

Patient Care

A brother’s determination helps a patient live an active lifestyle once again

February 23, 2022
Dr. Yasmeh’s minimally invasive spine surgery allows patient to continue playing recreational sports
Carmelo and Enriqueta Llapitan

Patient Care

Interventional heart procedure leaves high-risk patient healthier, busier than ever

February 22, 2022
Carmelo Llapitan can breathe, dance, and travel more seamlessly with cleared heart blockages
Dawn Pitts carrying her granddaughters

Patient Care

Orthopaedic patient determined to be cured of pain for her granddaughter

February 18, 2022
After decades of searching for a doctor, Dawn Pitts found her successful treatment at Loma Linda University Health
Dr. Parwani checks patient's heart beat with a stethoscope

Health & Wellness

Lessons learned since caring for patients with long-term cardiac problems after COVID-19 infection

February 15, 2022
International Heart Institute care teams continue to gain knowledge, provide care for patients with lingering cardiac symptoms
Harit Desai, MD, the associate director for the cardiac catheterization lab and structural heart intervention program at LLUMC – Murrieta

Patient Care

Life restored following first redo-TAVR procedure

February 14, 2022
A complex, high-risk procedure performed at LLUMC – Murrieta returns quality of life to a beloved grandmother
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