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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
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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
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
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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
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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
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