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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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National Spotlight on Soccer Star Now Serving Residency at Scripps

National media outlets profiled former USWNT soccer star, Rachel Buehler Van Hollebeke, MD, now a resident training at Scripps Mercy Chula Vista.

Scripps in the News | May 20, 2021

News Roundup: Inside Look at Providing Front-Line COVID-19 Care

Local news outlets featured Scripps nurse practitioner Charlotte Thomas and her role caring for COVID-19 patients.

Scripps in the News | May 20, 2021

In the Headlines: Scripps MD Anderson Expert Talks Skin Safety

Hubert Greenway, MD, discusses key steps to take to keep your skin safe. Learn tips, about skin cancer diagnosis and more for skin cancer awareness month.

Scripps in the News | March 24, 2021

Scripps La Jolla COVID-19 Patient Discharged After 6 Months on ECMO

Local and national media cover a hopeful story of Scripps staff cheering and shedding tears of joy as COVID-19 patient Eduardo Moreno left the hospital.

Scripps in the News | March 23, 2021

During COVID, Health Care Workers Return Despite Personal Fear

As seen in San Diego Union-Tribune, Chris Van Gorder reflects on health care workers who come to work each day despite personal fear during the pandemic.

Scripps in the News | March 19, 2021

Tables Turned: Scripps Doctor Keeps Giving Back, Even as a Patient

As seen on local media, Dr. Noemi Doohan experienced an inspiring journey as patient and clinical trial participant at Scripps MD Anderson Cancer Center.

Scripps in the News | March 17, 2021

Scripps Experts Mark Pandemic 1-Year Anniversary With Media Interviews

As seen in local media outlets, Scripps Health experts provided an overview of efforts over the past year to care for COVID-19 patients.

Scripps in the News | March 17, 2021

News Update: How COVID-19 Vaccines Can Affect Mammograms

As reported by NBC 7 News, Dr. Nikunj Patel discusses what women should know about getting the COVID vaccine if they have a screening mammogram planned.

Scripps in the News | March 16, 2021

Scripps MDs Featured in UT Article About Pandemic Technology

As seen in San Diego Union-Tribune, Scripps Health’s rapid deployment of telehealth during the coronavirus pandemic exemplifies medical innovation.

Scripps in the News | March 5, 2021

Scripps Coastal Expert Weighs in on Updated Dietary Guidelines

As seen in the Union-Tribune, Scripps family physician Jennifer Chronis, MD, talks about federal dietary guidelines that were updated in the fall.