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Scripps Clinic obesity and internal medicine specialist Mitch Biermann, MD, PhD.
Scripps in the News | June 8, 2026

Scripps Clinic Expert Featured in Reports About GLP-1 Medications

Scripps Clinic obesity and internal medicine specialist Mitch Biermann, MD, PhD, was recently featured in national news reports about GLP-1 medications.
A headshot of Dr. Miriam Fahim a Scripps Clinic OBGYN.
Scripps in the News | May 22, 2026

Scripps Physician Explains New Name for Common Hormonal Condition

Miriam Fahim, MD, an OB-GYN with Scripps Clinic, recently appeared on Fox 5 News to discuss a name change for a common hormonal condition called PCOS.
Ghazala Sharieff, MD, MBA, corporate executive senior vice president and chief medical and operations officer of acute care at Scripps Health
Scripps in the News | May 19, 2026

Scripps Chief Medical Officer Cited as a Top Patient Safety Expert

Becker’s Hospital Review has named Ghazala Sharieff, MD, MBA to its national list of Patient Safety Experts to Know in 2026.
Chris Van Gorder, President and CEO, Scripps Health
Scripps in the News | May 13, 2026

Becker’s Highlights Improved Workplace Safety at Scripps

Becker’s Hospital Review recently reported on Scripps Health’s success in reducing workplace violence injuries sustained by employees.
Dr. Kelley is sitting on a white couch in a newsroom with an Air Force model plane in the background on a shelf.
Scripps in the News | May 13, 2026

Scripps Cancer Center Expert Offers Tips to Keep Skin Safe

May is National Skin Cancer Awareness Month. Ben Kelley, MD, appeared on KUSI to discuss the latest tips to prevent skin cancer.
Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla injury prevention community outreach program coordinator Paige Colburn-Hargis talks to Fox 5 about e-bike safety.
Scripps in the News | May 11, 2026

Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla Co-Sponsoring E-Bike Webinar for Parents

Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla has partnered with San Diego County Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer to produce a free e-bike safety webinar.
Triplets asleep in headbands that are alternating colors between pink and white.
Scripps in the News | May 8, 2026

Ultra-Rare Pregnancy Leads to Extra-Special Mother’s Day

CBS 8 TV covered the inspiring story of Mikayla Toney, who recently gave birth to triplets after an exceedingly rare, high-risk pregnancy.
Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla emergency on-call hand surgeon Kristopher Downing, MD, (right) and Scripps La Jolla Emergency Department nurse Doris Mancuso, RN, (left) were part of the extended team that made sure patient Jordan Mendoza made it to his wedding one time.
Scripps in the News | April 29, 2026

Crushed Thumb Couldn’t Stop Scripps LJ Team From Getting Groom to the Altar

CBS 8 features reporter Jeff Zevely reported on a wedding day emergency that threatened to derail nuptials.
View of Rady Tower at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla from the south side of the building.
Scripps in the News | April 29, 2026

Media Cover $75M Gift to Name Rady Tower at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

San Diego philanthropists Ernest and Evelyn Rady extend their legacy to Scripps Health.
Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla therapy dog advisor Denelle Curry was interviewed by Fox 5, along with her pup Boujee.
Scripps in the News | April 24, 2026

Hospital Therapy Dogs Celebrated at Annual Lunch

Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla event coincides with National Volunteer Week celebrating service to patients and hospital workers.