News

Scripps Health News, Press Releases, Wellness Tips and More

Learn more about Scripps Health in San Diego through our news center. Using the filters below, you can find news releases, wellness articles, patient stories, health tips from our physicians and highlights of recent media coverage.

Showing 1-10 results of 3797 total
Scripps in the News | August 29, 2025

Scripps Supply Chain Leader Receives National Accolade

Cecile Hozouri, Scripps Health Corporate Vice President
Becker’s Hospital Review recently named Scripps Health Corporate VP Cecile Hozouri to its 2025 list of Health System Supply Chain Leaders to Know.
Health and Wellness | August 29, 2025

How to Improve Digestive Health: Making Friends with Your Microbiome

An abstract illustration of a bacterial colony represents the microbiome, the healthy bacteria in your gut.
Learn why gut bacteria matter, how diet affects disease and the role of probiotics and prebiotics in a healthy microbiome.
Health and Wellness | August 29, 2025

Teen Depression Symptoms: How to Spot the Signs and Get Help

A teen girl with depression stares at her iphone.
Learn how to recognize symptoms of teen depression, when to seek help, and how to support your child through recovery.
Health and Wellness | August 28, 2025

Grandparenting Classes: Preparing for Your New Role

A pair of grandparents bond with their young grandchild.
Grandparenting classes cover baby care basics like safe sleep, car seats and feeding to help you support your kids and grandkids safely.
Scripps in the News | August 27, 2025

Scripps CEO Reflects on Medical Mission 20 Years After Hurricane Katrina

A team of Scripps Health staff members participated in the organization's first medical response mission in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina in 2005.
Scripps Health President and CEO Chris Van Gorder recently shared memories of the health organization’s first medical response mission.
Health and Wellness | August 27, 2025

Scripps Expands Brain Tumor Treatment and Research

Tresa McGranahan, MD, PhD, Kenneth Shimizu, MD, Jeremy Ciporen, MD, and Chien Chen MD, PhD, with Scripps Cancer Center, Scripps Clinic, come together in multidisciplinary clinics to share expertise and develop a personalized treatment plan for each patient.
Scripps expands brain tumor care with expert teams, new research and clinical trials — all in one coordinated program.
Health and Wellness | August 27, 2025

How to Diagnose and Treat a Stroke (video/podcast)

Thumbnail for video featuring Dr. Kalafut discussing stroke.
Learn the signs and symptoms of stroke, why quick action matters and how treatment can save lives. Neurologist Mary Kalafut explains.
Health and Wellness | August 27, 2025

ECMO Ambulance Provides Safe Patient Transfers

Scripps Critical Care Transport Team load a patient into the ambulance.
Scripps’ ECMO ambulance delivers lifesaving ICU-level care, ensuring safe transport for the most critically ill patients.
Health and Wellness | August 27, 2025

ECMO Care at Scripps Saves Mother After Birth Emergency

Olivia Smoak pictured with her son on the swing at the playground. Advanced life support saved her from a rare birth complication.
Olivia Smoak survived a life-threatening birth crisis thanks to Scripps Health’s critical care team and advanced ECMO treatment.
Health and Wellness | August 25, 2025

Migraine vs Headache: What’s the Difference?

A middle aged Asian woman touches her sinuses with her eyes closed.
Recurring headaches may be migraines. Learn the symptoms, triggers, treatments and when to see a doctor for relief.