Patient Stories

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Healing at the CCC

As a retired electrical engineer, with a love for everything scientific, Julie Levy was very comfortable doing research, analyzing information and…

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Robotic surgery and lifestyle changes help overcome GERD

When Ron Marchorro learned that surgery might be necessary to treat his chronic acid reflux, known as GERD, he wasn’t nervous about the idea of…

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Finding a new home and friends at the CCC

Ron Wittman’s deep love for his wife brought him to the Comprehensive Care Center to live.

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The “magic” of childbirth at LVMC

When Lisa Cordes became pregnant with her first child, she lived far away from her hometown of Lompoc.

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Finding pain relief through Physical Therapy

Teresa Wiley always considered herself very athletic. She was a jogger and worked out on weight machines. She hiked and exercised through walking…

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Patient’s own body helps with healing injured knee

As a physical education teacher in Santa Maria, Toby Henry is used to doing a lot of activities – hiking, fishing, basketball.

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Weight-loss surgery leaves Lompoc woman re-energized and healthy

The weight gain didn’t come all at once for Leslie Wuest.

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Lompoc mom likens birth experience to high-end resort

Kelly West might be the only person to ever compare her birthing experience to being at a Four Seasons Resort.

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Pelvic Health Patient grateful to Dr. Kaplan

When I was waiting for my name to be called for my normal six-month appointment at Lompoc Valley Medical Center, I saw an announcement about pelvic…

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A thorough and calming physician alleviates patient’s ailments

What Lompoc Health patient Dawn Smith appreciated the most about her appointments with Dr. Eugene Kaplan was his thoroughness.

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A “life change” After Bariatric Surgery

After having bariatric weight loss surgery, Ashunta McMillan laughed at the things she noticed about herself.

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Losing 100 pounds, and gaining a new life

Nearing her mid-50s, Mona Martin found she was facing a host of medical problems – she was overweight, had hypertension and migraines, her knees hurt…

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Embarking on a Journey to Wellness

Imagine facing health challenges for years and finally discovering a solution that transforms your life. Alanna Howell experienced just that when she…