Sharp Memorial Hospital

10/07/2025

40% to 50% of women have dense breasts, which can increase the risk of developing breast cancer.

10/03/2025

October is Healthy Lung Month. Patient Haven Qualman visited K**I News with pulmonologist Dr. Ahmed Salem to share her journey through cancer treatment and how advanced technologies are making it easier than ever before.

09/30/2025

Major League Baseball has a new plan to try to stem the rising number of injuries at the youth and high school levels. Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Amar Arora went on FOX 5 San Diego to discuss how this action could impact young players around San Diego.

09/17/2025

It's important to stay active as we age, both physically and mentally. And that even includes when we have to spend time in the hospital. Nurse Jill Bakke from Sharp Memorial Hospital's groundbreaking Generational Health Program visited FOX 5 San Diego to discuss simple ways of finding joy in activity.

09/11/2025

Sharp Memorial Hospital’s Emergency Department has achieved the Silver Standard — Level 2 Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation from the American College of Emergency Physicians for providing excellent care for older adults.

09/05/2025

September is Sepsis Awareness Month. Sepsis is the body's critical response to an infection, causing widespread inflammation. Dr. David Willms, a board-certified critical care and pulmonary disease specialist with Sharp Community Medical Group and affiliated with Sharp Memorial Hospital, explains who is at risk for sepsis as well as its symptoms. Learn more by reading the article below.

Most cases of sepsis are acquired outside the hospital — even from a minor scrape or cut. Know the signs and symptoms of sepsis.

09/03/2025

Sharp HealthCare is proud to sponsor Sports San Diego’s Paddle Out for Life event. Join us on Sunday, September 14, at Kellogg Park in La Jolla Shores for a moving tribute to those who gave the gift of life through organ and tissue donation. Register to participate https://sportssandiego.org/sports-san-diego-paddle-out-for-life-2/

2 WEEKS until Sports San Diego' Paddle Out for Life! Join us as we honor those individuals who are no longer with us but gave the ultimate gift of life. ⁠
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Participation is free - register today!
https://sportssandiego.org/sports-san-diego-paddle-out-for-life-2/

09/03/2025

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, raising awareness about the most common form of cancer in men. Dr. Mike Santomauro visited FOX 5 San Diego to discuss what men should know, including who should get screened, when, and how often.

08/26/2025

When Maria Salas needed a kidney transplant, her husband wasn’t a direct match but he was able to donate through the National Kidney Donor Chain.

08/20/2025

Worried about high blood pressure? The American Heart Association released new guidelines, with recommendations including earlier treatment. Sharp Memorial affiliated cardiologist Dr. Jiken Bhatt spoke with NBC 7 San Diego about how to best keep your blood pressure under control.

08/14/2025

More than half of those waiting for organ transplants are from communities of color.
Dr. Marquis Hart, transplant surgeon at Sharp Memorial Hospital, sat down with K**I News to discuss the life-saving impact of organ donation and why awareness matters.