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A team of Scripps Health staff members participated in the organization's first medical response mission in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina in 2005.
Scripps in the News | August 27, 2025

Scripps CEO Reflects on Medical Mission 20 Years After Hurricane Katrina

Scripps Health President and CEO Chris Van Gorder recently shared memories of the health organization’s first medical response mission.
Thumbnail for video featuring Dr. Kalafut discussing stroke.
Health and Wellness | August 27, 2025

How to Diagnose and Treat a Stroke (video/podcast)

Learn the signs and symptoms of stroke, why quick action matters and how treatment can save lives. Neurologist Mary Kalafut explains.
A man with graying hair sets up to serve in a tennis game.
Health and Wellness | August 25, 2025

Scripps Developing ‘Smart Shoulder’ Device to Improve Surgery

Scripps researchers with help from NIH grant are developing a smart shoulder device to improve shoulder replacement and patient recovery.
Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla North Tower
Health and Wellness | August 22, 2025

Scripps Plans for Future: New Hospitals, Technology Upgrades

Scripps Health is investing in hospital expansions and advanced technology to ensure San Diego families have access to world-class care.
A female patient talks to her provider about treatment for an autoimmune disease.
Health and Wellness | August 22, 2025

Early Care Improves Life with Autoimmune Disease

Autoimmune diseases like lupus, rheumatoid arthritis and MS can be managed with early care to prevent damage and ease symptoms.
Scripps HQ - white logo
News Releases | August 21, 2025

Two New Members Elected to Scripps Health Board of Trustees

Both new members of the Scripps Health Board of Trustees will begin serving their three-year terms on Jan. 1, 2026.
A doctor shows a diagram of a gallbladder to a patient who may need surgery.
Scripps in the News | August 19, 2025

What Does the Gallbladder Do? When Should It Be Removed?

Discover the gallbladder’s role in digestion, when surgery may help and why you can live well without this small organ.
Patient takes medications to help manage heart condition.
Health and Wellness | August 19, 2025

What are the Most Common Heart Medications?

A guide to medications for people who've had heart attacks or are at risk of heart problems. Learn how they work and who may need them.
Health and Wellness | August 18, 2025

Spicy Food May Lower Blood Pressure

Research shows spicy foods may reduce salt cravings and help lower blood pressure. Find out how flavor can support heart health.
Ghazala Sharieff, MD, MBA, corporate executive senior vice president and chief medical and operations officer of acute care at Scripps Health
Scripps in the News | August 15, 2025

National Honor for Scripps’ Chief Medical and Operations Officer

Becker’s Hospital Review recently named Ghazala Sharieff, MD, MBA, to its 2025 list of Patient Safety Experts to Know.