Phillip Guttmann was admitted to CHA HPMC in mid-March after testing positive for COVID-19. After spending almost seven weeks in the ICU—where our dedicated team of doctors and nurses treat the most critical patients—and being cared for by our compassionate healthcare heroes, Phillip wanted them to know how much they meant to his recovery. Below is an excerpt* from his letter to our staff:

“This is not an easy letter to write but I want

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While no one plans or prepares to have a premature baby, some parents may find themselves in this situation. This was the case for Kaylee Tomes and her husband in March this year.

First-time mom Kaylee, a resident of Simi Valley, was excited to welcome twin babies. At 33 weeks, Kaylee was admitted to Simi Valley Hospital for Preeclampsia—a pregnancy complication where expectant mothers develop high blood pressure and

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The first thing you notice when you walk into Marichel Verde’s office at CHA HPMC is a giant jar of candies. Don’t let this image trick you, because Marichel—Director of Medical-Surgical Unit at CHA HPMC—doesn’t eat a single candy, thanks to type 2 diabetes.

Family members and colleagues know Marichel as someone always on her feet, pacing through the hospital floors. “I was no longer the same person

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After Lasik surgery in 2005, James Camp, 69, didn’t notice any problem with his eyesight until recently when he found himself struggling to read advertisements on the television. Camp started wearing glasses at the age of seven and later switched to contact lenses in high school. “After noticing my vision problem, I decided to visit the same local eye clinic where I got my Lasik surgery done. Upon visiting,

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Celebrating your birthday in a hospital can certainly put a damper on celebrations. The staff members at Chalet, CHA HPMC’s long term care unit, took the time to make patient Salvador Barrios feel special on his big day. As CHA HPMC has limited visitation to curb the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), Salvador received a special birthday surprise from his family from a safe distance away.