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 1-10 results of 161 total
Jing Wang smiles as he sets to tee off on the golf course after successful retina  surgery at Scripps.
Patient Stories | November 20, 2025

Advanced Retina Surgery Helps Golfer See Clearly Again

Scripps ophthalmologists repaired Jing Wang’s detached retina, restoring clear vision and helping him return to the golf course with confidence.
Tatum Vedder smiles at a South Mission Beach volleyball court.
Patient Stories | November 20, 2025

Innovative Knee Repair Powers a Young Athlete’s Comeback

Innovative knee surgery at Scripps repaired severe injuries and helped young athlete Tatum Vedder return to the activities she loves.
Patient Stories | November 10, 2025

Lifesaving Trauma Care Leads to Officer’s Recovery

A San Diego officer defies the odds thanks to life-saving trauma care and a dedicated recovery team at Scripps.
Olivia Smoak pictured with her son on the swing at the playground. Advanced life support saved her from a rare birth complication.
Health and Wellness | August 27, 2025

ECMO Care at Scripps Saves Mother After Birth Emergency

Olivia Smoak survived a life-threatening birth crisis thanks to Scripps Health’s critical care team and advanced ECMO treatment.
Abhi Adappa and his family laugh on the beach after Abhi, 46, recovering from surgery following a severe neck injury.
Health and Wellness | August 25, 2025

Spinal Surgery Helps San Diego Man Avoid Paralysis After Beach Injury

After a severe neck injury in Hawaii, expert spine surgery at Scripps helped a San Diego man avoid paralysis and regain mobility.
Juan Ramos tosses a soccer ball in his hand in front of a soccer goal post.
Patient Stories | April 21, 2025

Living Fully After Kidney Transplant

Juan Ramos is a kidney failure survivor living life fully 10 years after his transplant at Scripps. He credits expert care and teamwork.
Caitlin Welsh and her husband, Kevin, smile as they sit on a blanket by the bay each holding one of their twin babies.
Patient Stories | April 21, 2025

A High-Risk Pregnancy with a Joyful Outcome: Twins!

After years of miscarriages, Caitlin Welsh was able to deliver healthy twin boys with help from high-risk pregnancy experts at Scripps.
Whitney DeSpain, 52, gets back on her mountain bike after receiving a leadless pacemaker at Scripps.
Patient Stories | December 2, 2024

Leadless Pacemaker: Game Changer for Mountain Biker

Initially hesitant, Whitney DeSpain now thrives with a leadless pacemaker that helps support her active life and heart condition.
Dennis Higginbottom, 76, an ex-smoker is back on the tennis court after Scripps Cancer Center's lung cancer screening program worked to help detect lung cancer early.
Patient Stories | November 22, 2024

Ex-Smoker Gets Lifesaving Lung Cancer Screening at Scripps

Dennis Higginbottom, 76, credits lung cancer screening at Scripps for saving his life. Scripps program has screened more than 1,000.
Christopher Uchiyama, MD, PhD, director and head of neurological surgery, Scripps Clinic, and his Scripps neurosciences colleagues are innovating new ways to diagnose, treat and help prevent a comprehensive range of conditions.
Patient Stories | August 27, 2024

Advancing Care for Brain and Spine Conditions

Learn how Scripps became a leader in neurological care through innovation and treatment of a full range of brain and spinal conditions.