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Scripps in the News | October 23, 2025

Scripps La Jolla Nurse Practitioner Saves Life of Fellow 10K Runner

Christina Morcos, a cardiology nurse practitioner at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, had just finished running a weekend 10K race when she noticed a...
The Prebys Cancer Center of Scripps Cancer Center located in San Diego.
Scripps in the News | October 22, 2025

Scripps Cancer Center Recognized Among Top Programs in U.S.

Becker’s Hospital Review recently named Scripps Cancer Center to its 2025 list of hospitals and health systems with great oncology programs.
Scripps in the News | October 7, 2025

Scripps Expert Shares Breast Cancer Updates with Media

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Dr. Thomas Buchholz spoke with news outlets about risk factors, screening guidelines and treatment advances.
Architectural rendering of the future Scripps San Marcos medical center campus.
Scripps in the News | September 26, 2025

Scripps Northern Region Facilities Plan Draws Media Coverage

Numerous media outlets covered Scripps Health’s newly announced long-term plan for its northern region facilities.
Scripps in the News | September 19, 2025

News Outlets Explore Theranostics for Advanced Prostate Cancer

Local news outlets spoke with Nikunj Patel, MD, about an emerging treatment called targeted theranostics.
Dr. Casey Cohenmeyer, Rady Children's Hospital in the room where there are many televisions behind her.
Scripps in the News | September 19, 2025

KUSI Spotlights Neonatal Intensive Care Units at Scripps

September is National Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Month and Casey Cohenmeyer, MD, joined KUSI News to offer a glimpse into the care provided in the NICU.
Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego medical director of trauma Vishal Bansal, MD (left), and Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla associate director of trauma and acute care surgery Nina Lu, MD.
Scripps in the News | September 10, 2025

Scripps MDs Discuss Dangers of E-Bikes During Police Press Conference

Appearing at a press conference, Scripps trauma surgeons warned against the increasing use of e-bikes and electric motorcycles by children and teenagers.
Cecile Hozouri, Scripps Health Corporate Vice President
Scripps in the News | August 29, 2025

Scripps Supply Chain Leader Receives National Accolade

Becker’s Hospital Review recently named Scripps Health Corporate VP Cecile Hozouri to its 2025 list of Health System Supply Chain Leaders to Know.
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 in the News | August 27, 2025

Scripps CEO Reflects on Medical Mission 20 Years After Hurricane Katrina

Scripps Health President and CEO Chris Van Gorder recently shared memories of the health organization’s first medical response mission.
A doctor shows a diagram of a gallbladder to a patient who may need surgery.
Scripps in the News | August 19, 2025

What Does the Gallbladder Do? When Should It Be Removed?

Discover the gallbladder’s role in digestion, when surgery may help and why you can live well without this small organ.