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This Mental Health Awareness Month, read how one volunteer is bringing comfort, connection, and peace through music to Alzheimer’s and dementia patients at NMC Health.

A woman wearing glasses and a blue vest over a striped shirt smiles while holding mallets to play a harp.

The Healing Strings of Cheryl’s Harp

A woman wearing glasses and a blue vest over a striped shirt smiles while holding mallets to play a harp.

This Mental Health Awareness Month, read how one volunteer is bringing comfort, connection, and peace through music to Alzheimer’s and dementia patients at NMC Health.

Three Generations, One Heart for NMC Health

Three people smiling at the camera. The person in the middle wears a black apron, and the person on the right wears a black blazer and a gold watch.

What happens when your HR Specialist is also your mom? For Baleigh and Mandy, it means navigating the “fine line” between office life and home life (and sometimes reminding Mom to take off her HR hat!). They are joined by Grandma Tammy to form a powerhouse trio of three generations working under one roof.

A Mother’s Day Story from ICU-Critical Care

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Marissa’s nursing career started early—mostly treating her little brothers and a collection of stuffed animals. Today, she’s a peer and colleague to the woman who inspired it all: her mom, Melody. They share a unit, a passion for patients, and some very important advice about compression socks.

Why Every Adult Needs a Wellness Baseline

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You wouldn’t build a house without blueprints. So why manage your health without a baseline? Discover how a wellness visit helps you plan, protect, and stay ahead.

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?

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

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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 […]