2026

For one Valley Center neighbor, severe pain had made her world very small. She needed a knee replacement, but her lung health made traditional anesthesia a major risk. How did the team at NMC Health find a safe path forward? And what "small win" in our Rehab Unit finally made her feel like herself again?

a woman lying in an NMC Health hospital bed

The Best View is Waiting at Home

a woman lying in an NMC Health hospital bed

For one Valley Center neighbor, severe pain had made her world very small. She needed a knee replacement, but her lung health made traditional anesthesia a major risk. How did the team at NMC Health find a safe path forward? And what “small win” in our Rehab Unit finally made her feel like herself again?

The Culture Worth Coming Back For

friendly nurse smiling in hospital hall

What makes a culture worth coming back for? After 14 years at NMC Health, Katie decided to find out. She hit the road as a travel nurse to see how other hospitals operated. And she learned that some cultures are simply irreplaceable.

Why Having a Doctor Who Knows You Matters More Than You Think

young doctor meeting with patient in exam room

We live in a world where you can learn almost anything online. Need a recipe? Hop onto Pinterest. Want to fix a leaky faucet? There’s a YouTube video for that. So it’s no surprise that many people turn to the internet when something doesn’t feel right with their health. But when it comes to your […]

Love, Lasagna, and the Long Road Home

elderly man and woman looking at each other, smiling, in hospital room

When Ken was recovering from a broken leg, the team at NMC Health knew he needed more than just physical therapy. He needed his wife, Sarah. From sharing a hospital bed to a special Valentine’s date night, see how this incredible couple found a new strength and a long road home together.