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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 | May 19, 2026

Scripps Chief Medical Officer Cited as a Top Patient Safety Expert

Becker’s Hospital Review has named Ghazala Sharieff, MD, MBA to its national list of Patient Safety Experts to Know in 2026.
Modern Healthcare Premier Top 15 Health Systems badge for 2026.
News Releases | May 19, 2026

Scripps Named Among Top 5 Medium-Sized US Health Systems

Premier Inc. ranked Scripps No. 2 in their annual list and was the only Southern California system among a broader list of top 15 health systems in 2026.
A woman holds a diagram of a colon to illustrate colorectal cancer.
Health and Wellness | May 19, 2026

8 Things to Know About Colorectal Cancer Screenings

Learn colon cancer symptoms, screening options and why cases are rising in younger adults. Early screening can help prevent this cancer.
Lusardi Tower at Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas with clear blue sky above.
News Releases | May 18, 2026

New Lusardi Tower Opens to Patients This Week At Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas

Scripps Health today announced the opening of the Lusardi Tower, which is part of a nine-phase major expansion of the Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas.
A man who thinks he may have AFib checks his smartwatch for signs of an irregular heartbeat.
Health and Wellness | May 15, 2026

Which Heart Monitor Is Best for Detecting Irregular Heartbeats?

Wearable remote heart monitors support early AFib detection by tracking irregular heart rhythms and sharing alerts with providers.
Chris Van Gorder, President and CEO, Scripps Health
Scripps in the News | May 13, 2026

Becker’s Highlights Improved Workplace Safety at Scripps

Becker’s Hospital Review recently reported on Scripps Health’s success in reducing workplace violence injuries sustained by employees.
Dr. Kelley is sitting on a white couch in a newsroom with an Air Force model plane in the background on a shelf.
Scripps in the News | May 13, 2026

Scripps Cancer Center Expert Offers Tips to Keep Skin Safe

May is National Skin Cancer Awareness Month. Ben Kelley, MD, appeared on KUSI to discuss the latest tips to prevent skin cancer.
Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla injury prevention community outreach program coordinator Paige Colburn-Hargis talks to Fox 5 about e-bike safety.
Scripps in the News | May 11, 2026

Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla Co-Sponsoring E-Bike Webinar for Parents

Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla has partnered with San Diego County Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer to produce a free e-bike safety webinar.
Thumbnail for Polycystic Kidney Disease video featuring Dr. Harper, nephrologist.
Health and Wellness | May 11, 2026

What Is Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)? (video/podcast)

PKD is a genetic kidney disease that can silently damage kidney function over time. Learn the warning signs and treatment options.
Triplets asleep in headbands that are alternating colors between pink and white.
Scripps in the News | May 8, 2026

Ultra-Rare Pregnancy Leads to Extra-Special Mother’s Day

CBS 8 TV covered the inspiring story of Mikayla Toney, who recently gave birth to triplets after an exceedingly rare, high-risk pregnancy.