News

Scripps Health News, Press Releases, Wellness Tips and More

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.

Showing 51-60 results of 163
New Technology Helps Scripps Diabetes Patient Finish Marathon
Patient Stories | October 30, 2017

New Technology Helps Scripps Diabetes Patient Finish Marathon

Scripps patient pioneered new automated diabetes technology when she ran and completed a marathon in San Diego.
Joey Converse, Scripps emergency and trauma center patient
Patient Stories | October 2, 2017

Lifeguard Joey Converse Thanks Scripps Trauma Team for Saving His Life

Joey Converse broke his neck while surfing, but thanks to the trauma team at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, he was abkle to walk out of the hospital.
Knee replacement patient Lynn Sago takes a walk.
Patient Stories | August 16, 2017

Robotic Knee Replacement Surgery Liberates Woman from Years of Pain

Lynn Sago struggled with knee pain for most of her adult life, until she chose to have robotic-assisted partial knee replacement surgery at Scripps.
Wildlife photographer Roy Toft, who had two hip replacement surgeries at Scripps Health, sits with his two dogs.
Patient Stories | August 10, 2017

Two Hip Replacements Transform a Wildlife Photographer’s Career and Life

Two hip replacement surgeries at Scripps in San Diego helped wildlife photographer Roy Toft continue his active lifestyle, shooting photos across the globe.
Scripps Health Project Dulce promotora Alma Ayala
Patient Stories | June 21, 2016

Diabetes Educator Knows the Difference a Little Knowledge Can Make

Scripps Health patient Alma Ayala receives valuable support and information from Project Dulce after being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.
Dan Shea discusses his experience with diabetes.
Patient Stories | June 12, 2016

San Diego Restaurateur Credits Scripps for Helping Control His Diabetes

Scripps Health patient and restaurateur Dan Shea was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, resulting in lasting nutrition and exercise lifestyle changes.
Tom Wood used deep brain stimulation (DBS) to treat his Parkinson's disease.
Patient Stories | April 26, 2016

Deep Brain Stimulation Restores Quality of Life

Tom Wood underwent deep brain stimulation (DBS) treatment for his Parkinson's disease and found it reduced his symptoms and restored his quality of life.
The Klassen family gathers together for a playful moment in the park to honor National Nurses Week after receiving quality care from Scripps Health.
Patient Stories | April 3, 2016

Grateful Family Thanks Scripps for Giving Them a Second Chance

Scripps Health spokesperson Susan Taylor encourages the community to honor nurses during National Nurses Week through the Klassen family's inspiring story.
Martin Adler turned to Scripps when he needed deep brain stimulation (DBS) to treat his Parkinson's disease.
Patient Stories | April 3, 2016

Moving Forward with Parkinson’s Disease

After being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, physician Martin Adler turned to Scripps for his care, where underwent deep brain stimulation surgery.
Hall of Famer Rod Carew turned to Scripps for an LVAD when he was facing heart failure.
Patient Stories | March 30, 2016

Scripps’ Renowned Heart Care Saves Baseball Hall of Famer Rod Carew’s Life

Major League Baseball Hall of Famer and All Star Rod Carew underwent a successful LVAD procedure from Scripps Health in San Diego, California