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‘Our Hospitals Are Overflowing': San Diego ICU Nurse Describes COVID-19 Hospitalizations
COVID-19 hospitalizations are growing across San Diego County, as more people are being treated for the virus, this is also putting a strain on our intensive care units. As of Sunday afternoon the ICU capacity for the Southern California region, which includes San Diego and ten other counties, is now at 12.5%. “It is definitely a fear of mine that…
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San Diego's Respiratory Therapists on the Front Lines of COVID-19
More than 100 COVID-19 patients in San Diego County are being treated at Intensive Care Units (ICU) and many of them are on ventilators. Among those responsible for running the machines are respiratory therapists. The coronavirus outbreak has made the job especially challenging. “As a front care worker, I have to not only worry about transmitting this disease to other...
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Respiratory Therapists Running Ventilators on the Front Line
Respiratory therapists are working closely with COVID-19 patients to run ventilators. NBC 7’s Ramon Galindo has more.
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USPS Carrier Suffers Medical Issue While Driving, Dies in Crash
A U.S. postal employee suffered a medical issue while driving in La Presa and died in a crash Tuesday, the California Highway Patrol said.
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Lunch on Lizzo: Grammy Winner Treats Local Hospital Workers to Meal
Sharp Grossmont Hospital medical staff were treated to a generous surprise when Grammy award-winning singer Lizzo donated meals to those on the front lines in the battle against the novel coronavirus.
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Lizzo Donates Meals to Sharp Grossmont Hospital
Grammy award-winning singer-rapper Lizzo donated meals to Sharp Grossmont Hospital workers as a token of her appreciation to health care workers.
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Family of Man Who Escaped Ambulance, Jumped From Bridge Sues Hospital, Ambulance Co.
The family of a 23 year-old man who escaped from an ambulance and later jumped from a nearby bridge to his death is suing the hospital and ambulance company for failing to prevent the tragedy.
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Family Blames Medical Providers for Son's Death
A family is suing AMR and Sharp Health for the death of their son.
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2 Deputies Receive National Award for Rescuing Skier From Icy Lake
Two San Diego County sheriff’s deputies were honored for their actions that saved the life of a cross-country skier who fell into an icy lake in Pine Valley earlier this year.
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Officials Say No Measles Exposure at Sharp Rees-Stealy Urgent Care
A Sharp Rees-Stealy La Mesa Urgent Care spokesperson confirmed there was no measles exposure at the facility Wednesday evening.
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Officials Say No Measles Exposure at Sharp Rees-Stealy Urgent Care
NBC 7’s Jackie Crea has more on what was almost the county’s first measles case.
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Border Patrol Agents Arrest Man After ‘Swerving' Pursuit Ends in Crash
Border Patrol agents arrested a suspected human smuggler accused of ramming his car into marked patrol vehicles during a dangerous pursuit near the U.S.-Mexico border over the weekend.
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50 Women Join Lawsuit Against Sharp Grossmont Hospital
In an update to a story NBC 7 reported last month, 50 more women have joined a class-action lawsuit against Sharp Grossmont Hospital for its decision to secretly record some surgical procedures.
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50 More Women Join Sharp Grossmont Hospital Lawsuit
Dozens of more women joined a class-action lawsuit against Sharp Grossmont Hospital over hidden cameras in labor and delivery operating rooms. NBC 7’s Catherine Garcia has more.
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New Victims Come Forward Against Sharp Hospital's Hidden Cameras
Two more women, who were secretly recorded while giving birth and undergoing surgical procedures at Sharp Grossmont Hospital, are suing the hospital, joining dozens of other women.
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New Victims Come Forward in Secret Recordings at Hospital
New victims are coming forward in a suit against a Sharp Grossmont Hospital, claiming they were secretly recorded when they were vulnerable and exposed. NBC 7’s Melissa Adan has more.
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81 Women Are Suing Sharp Grossmont for Secret Recordings From 2012 to 2013
Dozens of women are suing Sharp Grossmont Hospital, claiming they were secretly recorded when they were vulnerable and exposed.
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Sharp Issues Apology After 50 More Women Claim They Were Recorded in Secret
Sharp Grossmont Hospital issued an apology Friday after 50 more women, in addition to 81 who filed a lawsuit last week, came forward with claims they were recorded in secret during gynecological surgeries.
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81 Women Sue Sharp Grossmont for Secret Recordings
NBC 7’s Danica McAdam spoke to women who had their gynecological surgeries recorded in secret.
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81 Women Suing Sharp Grossmont for Secret Recordings
More than 80 woman are suing Sharp Grossmont Hospital for secret recordings in operating rooms. NBC 7’s Danica McAdam has more.