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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.
Health and Wellness | May 9, 2019

Living Kidney Donor Honored with First Hero Walk

Living kidney donor Haley Gibbons gets applause and high-fives as she is wheeled into the operating room at Scripps Green Hospital in La Jolla.
More than 100 staff and supporters turn out to honor living kidney donor Hayley Gibbons at the first Hero Walk at Scripps Green Hospital.
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.
Scripps in the News | January 24, 2019

KUSI Explores New Liver Transplant Policy with Scripps Specialist

Dr. Catherine Frenette was recently featured on KUSI discussing a new liver allocation policy.
Catherine Frenette, of the liver transplant program at Scripps, recently discussed a new policy that prioritizes livers for transplant for the neediest.
Health and Wellness | December 13, 2018

Scripps Organ Transplant Couple Celebrate Their Successful Match (podcast)

Randolph Schaffer, MD, is an organ transplant surgeon at Scripps.
Robert Schaffer, MD, transplant surgeon, and a married couple who benefited from a kidney transplant, discuss the lifesaving benefits of being an organ donor.
Health and Wellness | December 11, 2018

When the Love of Your Life Is Also A Perfect Match for Kidney Transplant (video)

Randolph Schaeffer III, MD, transplant surgeon, and Annabelle Villarreal and Roberto Villarreal and Susan Taylor on the set of San Diego Health video on kidney transplant program at Scripps.
A San Diego woman received a lifesaving kidney transplant at Scripps Green, after her husband of more than 20 years became her living kidney donor.
Scripps in the News | December 6, 2018

Scripps Organ Transplant Patients Share Heartfelt Story

Robert and Annabelle Villarreal were recently interviewed by KUSI host Lauren Phinney about the kidney transplant surgery that saved Annabelle's life.
Robert and Annabelle Villarreal recently shared their inspiring organ-transplant story on KUSI. He donated a kidney to her. The transplant was performed at...
Patient Stories | November 21, 2018

Woman Who Needs Kidney Transplant Learns Husband Is a Perfect Match

A San Diego woman receives a lifesaving kidney transplant at Scripps, after her husband of more than 20 years becomes her living kidney donor.
Scripps in the News | August 29, 2018

Scripps Liver Cancer Expert Discusses New Treatments

KUSI anchor Lauren Phinney and hepatologist Catherine Frenette, MD, of Scripps Clinic at KUSI studios after interview on liver cancer.
Catherine Frenette, MD, a hepatologist at Scripps Clinic, recently discussed the latest liver cancer treatments on KUSI, including a new FDA-approved drug.
Scripps in the News | February 8, 2018

Scripps Organ Transplant Expert Explains Procedure on KUSI

Randolph Schaffer, MD, Scripps Clinic transplant surgeon, recently discussed organ transplant procedures on KUSI.
Randolph Schaffer, MD, transplant surgeon at Scripps Clinic, recently went on KUSI to discuss how organ transplants work, including compatibility issues.