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Quincy is a koala who has type 1 diabetes and is seen here wearing a continuous glucose monitoring device.
Scripps in the News | January 9, 2019

Scripps Physician Weighs In on Passing of Quincy, Koala with Type 1 Diabetes

Athena Philis-Tsimikas, a Scripps endocrinologist, discusses the passing of Quincy, a koala who had type 1 diabetes.
Gregory Mundis, MD, a spine surgeon, and a child patient give the thumbs up sign after a successful spine surgery.
Scripps in the News | January 8, 2019

Scripps Surgeon Volunteers to Help Children with Spinal Deformities

Gregory Mundis, a spine surgeon at Scripps, discusses his volunteer work around the world providing surgeries to children with spinal deformities.
A mature woman at a natural supplements store holds a box with dietary supplements.
Health and Wellness | January 8, 2019

What Is a Dietary Supplement? (video)

Why do people take dietary supplements? An integrative medicine doctor discusses the benefits of dietary supplements.
Babajan Mirzai is affectionately known as the Thank You Man at Scripps La Jolla, where he works as a parking attendant. He was recently featured on CBS 8 News.
Scripps in the News | January 7, 2019

“Thank You Man” at Scripps La Jolla Featured on CBS News 8

Babajan Mirzai, who works in parking services at Scripps La Jolla, was recently featured on CBS News 8's Zevely Zone for his good-natured approach to his...
Elizabeth Morales and her baby Ainhara Banos, the first newborn in San Diego County in 2019, at Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista.
Scripps in the News | January 2, 2019

First San Diego Baby of 2019 Born at Scripps Chula Vista

The first baby born in San Diego County in 2019 was delivered at Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista at 12:04 a.m
A young woman grabs her head to relief symptoms of a hangover.
Scripps in the News | December 27, 2018

Scripps Doctor Weighs in on Hangover Treatment

Shawn Evans, MD, an emergency room physician at Scripps, weighed in on the dangers buying a home delivery service for hangovers involving IVs.
Former Scripps trauma patient Micah Bringham and his mother Janie Bringham at the annual Scripps Trauma reunion.
Scripps in the News | December 21, 2018

Media Coverage: 34th Annual Scripps Trauma Patient Reunion

Former Scripps trauma patients and their families attended the 34th Annual Scripps Trauma Reunion, which KUSI covered.
A woman is smiling while shopping for Christmas gifts, her way of dealing with holiday stress.
Scripps in the News | December 21, 2018

Tips for Dealing with Holiday Stress

Tarane Sondoozi, a Scripps employee psychologist, offers tips to help cope with holiday stress in an article published in Prevention.com.
A man donating blood illustrates the importance of donating blood during the holiday season.
Scripps in the News | December 20, 2018

Trauma Survivor Raises Awareness on Importance of Blood Donations

Local TV sports anchor Kyle Kraska, who received care at Scripps after he was shot multiple times nearly four years ago, reunited with members of the trauma...
A family with small children gather around the table for a healthy holiday meal
Health and Wellness | December 20, 2018

Holiday Meals Can Be Healthy and Festive

Learn about how to maintain healthy eating habits during the holidays with these tips from Melissa Wolinkski, DO, and David Wetherhold, MD.