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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.
Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla emergency on-call hand surgeon Kristopher Downing, MD, (right) and Scripps La Jolla Emergency Department nurse Doris Mancuso, RN, (left) were part of the extended team that made sure patient Jordan Mendoza made it to his wedding one time.
Scripps in the News | April 29, 2026

Crushed Thumb Couldn’t Stop Scripps LJ Team From Getting Groom to the Altar

CBS 8 features reporter Jeff Zevely reported on a wedding day emergency that threatened to derail nuptials.
View of Rady Tower at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla from the south side of the building.
Scripps in the News | April 29, 2026

Media Cover $75M Gift to Name Rady Tower at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

San Diego philanthropists Ernest and Evelyn Rady extend their legacy to Scripps Health.
Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla therapy dog advisor Denelle Curry was interviewed by Fox 5, along with her pup Boujee.
Scripps in the News | April 24, 2026

Hospital Therapy Dogs Celebrated at Annual Lunch

Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla event coincides with National Volunteer Week celebrating service to patients and hospital workers.
Chris Van Gorder, President and CEO, Scripps Health
Scripps in the News | April 21, 2026

New Round of Hospital Funding Cuts Could Put More Hospitals at Risk

Scripps Health President and CEO warned in a newspaper commentary that federal cuts put hospitals and health systems across the country at risk.
A woman stretching outside in a park.
Scripps in the News | April 15, 2026

Reporter Offers Firsthand Account of Knee Replacement Surgery

After undergoing double knee replacement surgery at Scripps Green Hospital, reporter Nicole Sours Larson translated her experience into an article.
Dr. Brendan Gaylis, Oncologist for Scripps Cancer Center and Scripps Clinic, is standing outside smiling.
Scripps in the News | April 8, 2026

CBS 8 TV Explores Rise in HPV-Related Oral Cancers

April is National Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month and Brendan Gaylis, MD, discussed prevention and early detection strategies with CBS 8 TV.
Shane Thielman, corporate senior vice president and chief information and digital officer, Scripps Health
Scripps in the News | April 7, 2026

Scripps Leader Chosen Among Nation’s Top Chief Digital Officers

Becker’s Hospital Review has named Scripps Health's Shane Thielman to its 2026 list of Chief Digital Officers to Know.
Dr. Elizabeth Epstein is sitting in a news studio speaking about the new cholesterol guidelines.
Scripps in the News | March 25, 2026

Scripps Cardiologist Explains New Cholesterol Guidelines

During an interview with Fox 5 TV, Scripps Clinic cardiologist Elizabeth Epstein, MD, discussed what these changes mean, especially for younger people.
Gregory Mundis, MD, (right) receiving the AAOS 2026 Humanitarian Award during the group’s annual conference in New Orleans. Courtesy of AAOS
Scripps in the News | March 23, 2026

Scripps Clinic Orthopedic Surgeon Receives Humanitarian Award

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) recently presented its 2026 Humanitarian Award to Scripps Clinic orthopedic surgeon Gregory Mundis, MD.