Vergel struggled from stress eating and being overweight. He received gastric bypass surgery by Dr. Mir Ali at MemorialCare Surgical Weight Loss Center at Orange Coast Medical Center. Within a year, he lost 155 pounds and his blood pressure is back to normal.
Affectionately known as the Parra brothers by their care teams, Enrique, 28, and Rodrigo, 23, have continued to tackle the long road to recovery after a life-changing accident.
Ricardo Konz is a family man.
Start your month off right by taking the time to give back and have a real impact in your local community. Donating blood is a free and easy way to make a difference in the lives of others.
MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center employees kicked off American Heart Month by celebrating National Wear Red Day on Friday, Feb. 1.