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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.

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Scripps Chula Vista ICU Physician Describes COVID-19 Realities

A recent San Diego Union-Tribune article about the realities of COVID-19 in local hospitals featured comments from Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista.

Scripps in the News | July 1, 2020

Article About Lung Health Features Scripps Pulmonologist

Scott Eisman, MD, pulmonologist and critical care specialist, was recently featured in a San Diego Union-Tribune article about lung health and COVID-19.

Scripps in the News | July 1, 2020

News Commentary: How San Diego Can Avoid a Perfect Storm of COVID-19

The San Diego Union-Tribune recently published a commentary about urgent steps that are needed to help avoid a surge of new infections.

Scripps in the News | June 30, 2020

Digital Pathology to Diagnose Patients Debuts in San Diego

Scripps MD Anderson Cancer Center is bringing the pathology lab into the digital age. Learn how this advancement.provides a more effective diagnosis.

Scripps in the News | June 10, 2020

Scripps MD Anderson Expert Shares Insights on New Breast Cancer Study

Scripps MD Anderson oncologist Dr. Thomas Buchholz tells KUSI TV his insights on a study about breast cancer, alcohol and exercise.

Scripps in the News | May 27, 2020

Union-Tribune Features Scripps Mercy Environmental Services Workers

Environmental services workers at Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, whose job is sanitizing and cleaning, play an important role in response to COVID-19.

Scripps in the News | May 20, 2020

Unique Cancer Care Collaboration at Scripps MD Anderson Makes Headlines

A local man's cancer treatment was put on hold due to coronavirus. Learn how Scripps MD Anderson Cancer Center quickly re-established his care.

Scripps in the News | May 11, 2020

KPBS Covers New Coronavirus Testing Booth Being Used at Scripps

Scripps Health has a new innovative approach to testing patients for the new coronavirus with the use of a clear plexiglass booth.

Scripps in the News | May 11, 2020

UT Features COVID-19 Discharge Celebrations at Scripps Hospitals

Scripps hospitals were featured in the San Diego Union-Tribune about celebrations marking the discharges of coronavirus patients.

Scripps in the News | May 4, 2020

Scripps Mercy Trauma Surgeon Returns from COVID-19 Ground Zero

Several media outlets covered the return of a Scripps trauma surgeon after his trip to a New York City hospital overrun with COVID-19 patients.