Blenders Eyewear, a local eyewear company in Pacific Beach, is repurposing a portion of its manufacturing to make safety goggles and donate them to local hospitals, they announced on Thursday. Blenders will donate 10,000 goggles to hospitals in San Diego and Los Angeles. They hope to deliver 2,000 pairs to Sharp Healthcare, 3,500 to Scripps Health, 4,000 to UCLA Medical…

Hospitals and clinics are equipped with teams of nurses that can answer your questions about COVID-19. Here’s how to reach them.

Local medical facilities on Tuesday reached out to the public, asking for San Diego County residents to contribute what they could in the fight against the looming coronavirus health crisis. On Wednesday, some generous locals answered the call and donated. At 9 a.m., good Samaritans showed up at 4000 Ruffin Road to donate personal protective equipment (PPE) to Sharp Healthcare….

Sharp Healthcare just kicked off its donation drop-off for Personal Protective Equipment like disposable gloves, N95 masks, disinfectant wipes and more.

Sharp Healthcare is accepting donations of medical supplies to make sure it is prepared for an increase in COVID-19 cases.

Sharp HealthCare is hosting a blood drive Saturday for the San Diego Blood Bank that is still experiencing a critically low inventory of O positive and O negative. Last year, Sharp was able to donate 1,300 units and hopes to donate up to 1,700 units this year. People who wish to donate can go to the Sharp HealthCare in Kearny…

It’s some of the scariest words anyone could hear: “you have cancer.” The cure for cancer and many other diseases will eventually be found through what is called a clinical trial. A Chula Vista woman who has breast cancer had it spread to her spine, lung, and heart endured three clinical trials before she found some hope.

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.

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.

Obesity affects 39-percent of the population in the United States, according to the National Center for Health, and can cause serious health concerns; like heart disease and diabetes. That’s why exercise is so important each and every day.
The key, even if it’s a short workout, is to keep that heart rate up.

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.

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.

The patient gouged out her right eye during a psychotic episode at the Sharp Grossmont Hospital Emergency Department, and hospital staff witnessed her attempting to hurt herself and didn’t do enough to prevent it.

A woman told NBC 7 about her traumatic experience with mental illness and her lawsuit against a local hospital for alleged negligence. NBC 7’s Mari Payton has more.

With the recent death of actor Luke Perry shocking so many fans, the interest in how to prevent a stroke has grown and the city is holding a free seminar to help.

NBC 7’s Ashley Matthews explains the warning signs of strokes, and a free Friday seminar open to everyone.

Practicing good hand hygiene critical to avoiding a cold or flu.

NBC 7’s Consumer Bob washed his hands and then shared some tips we can all appreciate.

Diane Nelson was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 2009. Since her diagnosis, Diane has tried several treatments in an effort to slow the disease from progressing. In 2015 Diane’s neurologist told her about a new treatment. If successful the treatment, a series of infusions over the course of two-years, would make Diane’s condition more manageable and would end the need…

Zaid Jeorge, an Iraqi national with a Swedish passport, allegedly masqueraded as an anesthesiologist for at least two weeks, at Sharp Grossmont Hospital. Sharp HealthCare said Jeorge never interacted with patients or accessed their medical records, but the company promises tighter security.