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News | February 22, 2023

Would My Dog Be a Good Therapy Dog?

Learn what it takes for a dog to become a therapy dog that is trained to visit hospital patients and help reduce their pain or stress.
News | September 28, 2023

Can I Get a Mammogram If I Have Breast Implants?

A woman with breast cancer ribbon smiles before getting mammogram, which will require special technique because she has breast implants.
Yes, but make sure to find a breast care center that has experience doing mammograms with breast implants. Don't skip your mammogram.
News | July 29, 2022

Reuters Features Scripps Mercy in Border Injuries Story

Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego
As seen in a Reuters report, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego has seen a spike in border wall related injuries over the past year.
News | October 30, 2016

Scripps Mercy Recognized for Meeting National C-section Rate Goal Early

The state Health and Human Services Agency recognized Scripps Mercy as one of three local hospitals to meet national 23.9 percent C-section rate.
News | June 22, 2023

Scripps CEO Calls Out Need For More Psychiatric Beds in SD County

Chris Van Gorder, Scripps Health CEO and president.
Scripps CEO Chris Van Gorder, in an op-ed, calls for more behavioral health facilities in San Diego County to address critical shortage.
News | 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.
News | May 11, 2016

Scripps Health Network Makes News

The San Diego Union-Tribune reported the creation of the new Scripps Health Network and its work with hospitals and medical groups outside the region.
News | April 24, 2016

KUSI Features Scripps Mercy Outreach Surgical Team's Work Helping Children

Scripps Health's Dr. Vecchione  and the  Outreach Surgical Team Working to Help  Children.
The Scripps Mercy Outreach Surgical Team was recently featured on KUSI and Becker's Hospital Review.
News | June 8, 2020

IT Director Improves COVID-19 Patient Experience With Technology

Luke Karkosh and his team in Information Services improve COVID-19 patient experience by helping them reconnect with friends and family through technology.
News | April 6, 2016

Scripps Recognized for Health Care Equality for LGBT Patients - 2016

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Scripps Health’s five hospital campuses have each been recognized as a “Leader in LGBT Healthcare Equality” in the Healthcare Equality Index 2016.
News | November 19, 2018

Scripps Reports Opioid Prescription Sizes Fall by 25 Percent

… ordered for patients at its hospitals and outpatient centers during the …
News | August 31, 2022

Scripps Health Ranked No. 8 in National List of Top Employers

Scripps is the first and only San Diego company to be included in this listing of the country’s top 100 workplaces by People magazine.
News | February 26, 2021

Scripps Green First in Region to Use Novel Lung Biopsy Technology

Scripps Green became the region's first hospital to perform bronchoscopy with a new imaging technology. Learn how it more accurately diagnoses lung cancer.
News | July 22, 2022

What Are the Health Benefits of Volunteering?

Research shows volunteering is good for your overall health. Learn how helping others can help you lower your risk of hypertension.
News | January 19, 2021

UT Columnist Thanks Scripps La Jolla Staff for COVID-19 Care

San Diego Union-Tribune columnist received COVID-19 care and thanks doctors, nurses and other staff and employees at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla.
News | November 9, 2020

Scripps Encinitas Adds Innovative Tools to Improve Lung Diagnoses

An innovative robotic technology introduced at Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas holds promise for diagnosing respiratory issues and lung cancer.
News | October 20, 2020

How Does Coronavirus Affect People with Heart Disease? (video)

People with heart disease are at higher risk for severe illness from COVID. Don't wait to seek heart care. Scripps hospitals are safe.
News | October 9, 2020

$25 Million Donation to Scripps Encinitas Makes Headlines

Media covered the $25 million donation from philanthropists Warner and Debbie Lusardi to Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas. See the in-depth coverage.
News | October 8, 2020

Warner and Debbie Lusardi Give $25 Million to Scripps

The largest gift in Scripps Encinitas history will fund new hospital tower and pulmonary institute. Learn more about this generous donation.
News | September 21, 2023

Knee Injection vs. Knee Replacement Surgery: Which is Right for You?

One in four Americans lives with chronic knee pain. Treatments vary, including knee injections and knee replacement. Learn the benefits.