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Scripps in the News | January 31, 2025

Scripps Clinic Expert Discusses the Health Risks of Alcohol

Jennifer Au, MD, offers insights on alcohol's health risks for KPBS Radio. Learn how amounts depend on your unique circumstances.
Health and Wellness | December 2, 2024

How Alcohol Affects the Liver

A man about to drink alcohol; could he be at risk for liver disease?
Excessive alcohol use damages the liver and cases are rising. Learn the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options for liver disease.
News Releases | September 17, 2024

Scripps Health Celebrates 100th Anniversary on Sept. 17

Health care workers and local leaders gathered today to celebrate Scripps Health’s 100th anniversary.
Health and Wellness | July 7, 2021

What Causes Liver Damage? Is It Preventable?

Fatty liver, hepatitis and alcoholism can cause liver damage and cirrhosis. Learn about symptoms, causes, treatments and prevention.
Health and Wellness | March 30, 2021

What Causes Liver Disease? (podcast)

A Scripps hepatologist, explains the vital role the liver plays and causes of liver disease, including hepatitis, alcoholism, extra fat.
Health and Wellness | March 23, 2021

How Does Liver Disease Occur? (video)

A Scripps gastroenterologist discusses causes of liver disease, links to alcoholism and when a liver transplant is necessary.
Scripps in the News | August 23, 2019

Scripps First to Use Heated Organ Transport System in San Diego Region

Three medical workers transport a liver that is to be donated for transplant.
Local news media covered the roll out of a new organ transportation system that aims to preserve organs longer and save more lives.
News Releases | July 1, 2019

Scripps First to Use New Liver Transport System in San Diego County

Three medical workers transport a liver that is to be donated for transplant.
Scripps Green Hospital in La Jolla is the first in San Diego County to use a new liver transportation system.
Scripps in the News | June 5, 2019

Media Coverage: Scripps Holds First Hero Walk For Living Organ Donors

Dr. Christopher March, Dr. Jonathan Fisher, Patient Haley Gibbons, and Dr. Randolph Schaffer at press conference discussing hero walk for living organ donors.
Local media covered the first "hero walk" at Scripps for living organ donors. Dozens of medical staff and supporters cheered living donor Hayley Gibbons.
Scripps in the News | March 8, 2019

Scripps Surgeon Discusses Research Work that Could Help Transplant Patients

Headshot of Christopher Marsh, MD, transplant surgeon at Scripps Green Hospital. Recently featured in Rancho Santa Fe Review.
Christopher Marsh, a transplant surgeon, recently discussed his promising research to prevent complications from organ rejection with the Rancho Santa Fe News.