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Chris Van Gorder, President and CEO, Scripps Health
Scripps in the News | September 8, 2023

Union-Tribune Op-Ed: AB 40 Would Worsen Hospital Bottlenecks

Scripps Health CEO Chris Van Gorder wrote an opinion piece for The San Diego Union-Tribune highlighting a key challenge faced by patients and hospitals.
Large ocean waves created by a perfect storm.
Scripps in the News | August 22, 2023

Health Care Industry Facing ‘Perfect Storm’ of Financial Challenges

Health systems are dealing with severe financial challenges: unfunded mandates, inflation and low reimbursements. How did we get here?
Scripps in the News | July 28, 2023

Scripps Cardiologist Says Heart Screening Can Help Protect Young Athletes

See what Poulina Uddin, MD, has to say about the importance of screening for sudden cardiac arrest in young athletes during a report by 10News.
Scripps in the News | July 28, 2023

Scripps CEO Initiates Countywide Hospital Violence Task Force

The San Diego Union-Tribune recently reported on a countywide task force formed by health systems, police and prosecutors to address the growing problem.
Mature group of adults stretching before they begin exercising.
Scripps in the News | July 21, 2023

Scripps Expert Discusses New Generation of Weight Loss Drugs

Expert Dr. Ken Fujioka, MD, recently appeared on an edition of the KPBS radio program “Midday Edition” to discuss a new generation of weight loss drugs.
Scripps in the News | July 19, 2023

Tech Executive Steps Away from Career to Focus on Volunteerism

See why Kelly O’Connor shifted her focus from a career in tech to volunteerism after surviving breast cancer.
A happy young couple smiling at each other.
Scripps in the News | July 18, 2023

Parents Magazine Article Explains Ovulation Test Strips

A recent article in Parents Magazine provided an overview of ovulation test strips. Scripps physician DeAnna Young, MD, explains key aspects.
Scripps in the News | June 28, 2023

Scripps Expert Discusses Relationship Between Sleep and Dementia

Scripps neurologist and sleep expert Steven Poceta, MD, discussed the relationship between sleep and dementia on CBS 8.
Scripps in the News | June 28, 2023

CBS 8 Covers the Latest on Summer Sports and Fitness

Laika Nur, MD, a sports medicine specialist at Scripps Clinic, discusses how to maximize the benefits of a good workout with CBS 8.
Chris Van Gorder, Scripps Health CEO and president.
Scripps in the News | June 22, 2023

Scripps CEO Calls Out Need For More Psychiatric Beds in SD County

Scripps CEO Chris Van Gorder, in an op-ed, calls for more behavioral health facilities in San Diego County to address critical shortage.