About Clinical Care
California’s hospitals are dedicated to providing high-quality, safe, and person-centered health care. This wouldn’t be possible without the clinical services hospitals provide, which include emergency care, surgery, X-ray/radiology, laboratory services, and behavioral health care. The care that hospitals provide is shaped by their communities’ needs.
Specialized Stomach Procedure and Care Team Aid Teen’s Weight Loss Journey
Jasmine struggled with severe pediatric obesity for years. Luckily, the Bariatric Surgery Program at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles saved the day. Their team performed a specialized stomach procedure and developed a care team of doctors, surgeons, dietitians, and psychologists that aided Jasmine in losing more than 170 pounds. A year and a half post-surgery, Jasmine is focused on the future: “Now, I can walk for miles without pain or getting tired.”
CA Medical Board Reminds Providers of Three-Day Rule for Narcotic Prescriptions
What’s happening: The Medical Board of California has distributed its annual notice reminding prescribers that, under federal law, certain authorized practitioners may dispense a three-day supply of Schedule II medications in emergency situations in order to initiate maintenance or detoxification treatment.
Mother Inspired to Pursue Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree
After Olivia gave birth to her firstborn son at Naval Medical Center San Diego, she experienced delivery complications that endangered her life. Luckily, the care team at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla saved her life.
Multi-State Infant Botulism Outbreak Linked to ByHeart Formula
What’s happening: On Nov. 11, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) released a health advisory on a recent multi-state outbreak of infant botulism linked to ByHeart Whole Nutrition infant formula. As CDPH, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and other state departments continue to investigate the outbreak, the manufacturer has expanded its voluntary recall to all ByHeart formula nationwide.
Comprehensive Care Transforms Woman’s Life
Beverly struggled with severe obesity for years. Thankfully, the team at the Metabolic and Bariatric Institute at Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital were there to help.
Motorcycle Accident Survivor Looks Forward to Future
Following a near-fatal motorcycle accident, former high school athlete Diego received physical therapy and underwent an innovative procedure at Community Regional Medical Center, allowing him to fully recover.
Life-Changing Kidney Transplant Gives Young Mom Newfound Strength
A rare pregnancy complication meant Alexis needed two kidney transplants — and the Sutter California Pacific Medical Center transplant team was there to help.
Former Major League Baseball Pitcher Perseveres Through Pancreatic Cancer
Danny Boitano was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2022 — and UC San Diego Health offered solutions that helped him into remission.
Specialized Heart Procedure Gives Judi Hope for the Future
Judi learned during a routine cardiology visit that she needed complex, open-heart surgery. At Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, she received the care she needed to get back to her everyday activities.
Thanks to Outstanding Care from CHLA, Julie Rose Is Defying the Odds
Julie was born with Pierre Robin sequence, but thanks to consistent care at CHLA’s Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation Newborn and Infant Critical Care Unit, she has defied expected limitations and enjoys many hobbies.