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Portrait of Amanda, Bryce Klaasen and baby
Patient Stories | October 27, 2015

Lifesaving Care Inspired Young Mother to Start Foundation for Women

Learn about the lifesaving maternity care Miranda Klassen received at Scripps Memorial Encinitas and how it inspired her to start a foundation for women.
Patient Stories | October 26, 2015

LVAD Keeps Mom’s Heart Going While Waiting for a Transplant

Darla Calvet's heart failure almost ended her life until a left-ventrical assist device (LVAD) at Scripps extended it while waiting for a transplant.
Hutchison began searching for a bone marrow donor, he also started taking a relatively new drug, Gleevec. He was in clinical remission within 30 days and remains free of cancer today.
Patient Stories | October 26, 2015

After Beating Cancer, Andy Hutchison Gets Back to Riding Waves

Discover how lifelong surfer Andy Hutchison overcame cancer twice and why he supports Scripps Health through philanthropy today.
San Diego cyclists experience recovery and new friendship thanks to Brain Injury Day Treatment Program at Scripps Encinitas.
Patient Stories | October 25, 2015

Brain Injury Day Treatment Program Helps Friends Ride Toward Recovery

Two injured San Diego cyclists find recovery, independence and a new friendship thanks to the renowned Brain Injury Day Treatment Program at Scripps Encinitas.
Grandmothers with grand baby
Patient Stories | May 31, 2015

Local Family Exemplifies Scripps Mercy Tradition

It is remarkable how many San Diegans are Mercy babies, and how many of them continue to share a spirit of caring and commitment to Scripps Mercy hospital.
Patient Stories | April 19, 2015

Thankful Family Supports National Nurses Week

To honor the caring nurses who provide hope and healing, Susan Taylor and her family give back to Scripps to help others.
Patient Stories | March 4, 2015

How One Family Supports Scripps on National Doctors Day

Scripps employee and former TV news anchor Susan Taylor had a life-changing experience when her father, Robert, needed open-heart surgery.
Patient Stories | February 26, 2015

Cardiac Ablation at Scripps Gives Competitive Kayaker a Chance to Paddle Again

Mary Rose, a competitive kayaker, received expert minimally invasive treatment at Scripps for a heart arrhythmia.
Patient Stories | February 13, 2014

Scripps Encinitas Heart Attack Survivor Says Goodbye to Dad and Hello to Life

Learn about Cory Crommett, who is passionate about community involvement in Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, where he received care for a heart attack.
Patient Stories | September 3, 2013

September Is Scouting Report Time for Prostate Cancer

San Diego Padres player Steve Garvey places his baseball memorabilia up for auction to raise funds for prostate cancer awareness.