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Scripps in the News | March 20, 2020
Good Morning America Covers Inspiring Organ Transplant Chain at Scripps
It's an inspiring story about three life-saving kidney transplants at Scripps Green Hospital. See why the procedures were so unique.
Health and Wellness | August 5, 2019
Becoming a Living Donor (video)
A Scripps transplant surgeon explains what it takes to become a living donor and why people volunteer to donate an organ.
News Releases | July 1, 2019
Scripps First to Use New Liver Transport System in San Diego County
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
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
More than 100 staff and supporters turn out to honor living kidney donor Hayley Gibbons at the first Hero Walk at Scripps Green Hospital.
Health and Wellness | December 13, 2018
Scripps Organ Transplant Couple Celebrate Their Successful Match (podcast)
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)
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 recently shared their inspiring organ-transplant story on KUSI. He donated a kidney to her. The transplant was performed at...
Health and Wellness | November 26, 2018
How to Find or Become a Living Kidney Donor
Learn how living kidney donation, including paired donor exchanges, can help you find a healthy kidney or save someone’s life.
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.