Milovan Uljarevic with family recovering
September 19, 2025

A Journey of Strength and Recovery

When Milovan Uljarevic fell and broke his neck, his life changed in an instant. Following cervical spine surgery, he began his recovery journey at CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center (CHA HPMC), where he has been working hard to regain his independence.

“He’s been in recovery since late May. Despite lots of obstacles, he’s persevering. He is already able to walk 150 steps, use his iPad, and feed himself with a spoon,” shared his daughter.

While

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Patient and Dr. Long Sitting
September 3, 2025

Pain-Free Living Through Bilateral Partial Knee Replacement

For years, Young Kim lived with constant swelling and pain in both knees, so bad that even the slightest touch hurt. He tried everything: cartilage injections, pain shots, stem cell therapy and even traveled to Korea for a consultation on umbilical cord stem cell treatment. But with the high costs, long hospital stay, and insurance issues, this just wasn’t an option.

Then he came across an advertisement for CHA HPMC and scheduled a consultation with

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Thank You Letter Excerpt
August 21, 2025

A Heartfelt Thank You for Compassionate Care

“Dear Nursing Staff,

I want to take a moment to sincerely thank each and every one of you for the incredible care you give my uncle every day.

Your kindness and patience have not gone unnoticed. Whether you’re checking how he’s doing, helping him with daily tasks, managing his medications, or simply greeting him with a smile, every gesture matters so much to him and our family.

The long hours you work and the levels

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Safer in the States for Surgery
July 9, 2025

Safer in the States

“I had a few options for hospitals, but I chose CHA HPMC because I felt safer coming to the States for my surgery,” said Guam native, Carmelita Gange.

Carmelita came to CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center (CHA HPMC) as a part of the Guam International Medical Referral Program here at CHA HPMC. Carmelita was operated on and treated for a full hysterectomy.

“I had never met the doctor but I’ll tell you that

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Cardiac Patient Pens Heartwarming Letter about Exceptional Care
June 3, 2025

Cardiac Patient Pens Heartwarming Letter about Exceptional Care

“Dear CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center and Staff,

I would like to express my heartfelt thanks to everyone at your hospital for the exceptional care and support I received during my recent cardiac catheterization. From admission to discharge, your team was professional, compassionate, and attentive, creating a truly comforting environment.

I am especially grateful to Dr. Bargout Raed for performing the procedure with such expertise and care. His calm and reassuring presence, along

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