During COVID, Health Care Workers Return Despite Personal Fear

Scripps CEO pens commentary at one-year anniversary

Scripps president and CEO Chris Van Gorder stands outside of a Scripps facility.

Chris Van Gorder, President and CEO of Scripps Health

Scripps CEO pens commentary at one-year anniversary

A recent San Diego Union-Tribune commentary from Scripps Health president and CEO Chris Van Gorder reflects on the one-year anniversary of the coronavirus pandemic — noting the challenges and teamwork that propelled Scripps through the past year.


Van Gorder addresses the significant loss and sacrifices, while looking forward to the “bright light in the distance” with COVID vaccines and all that he is thankful for.


Read the Union-Tribune article: Opinion: During the pandemic, health care workers have returned each day despite personal fear

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