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News Releases | June 3, 2025

New $664M North Tower Opens at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

New mom Lauren Dehasque of Rancho Santa Fe and newborn daughter Freja were the first patients to move into the North Tower at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla when the building opened June 1. They were joined by husband and dad Thibaud Dehasque.
The new North Tower at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla features comprehensive mother-baby services and advanced technology operating rooms.
Scripps in the News | June 2, 2025

ABC 10 News Shares Inspiring Cancer Survivors Day Story

After advanced breast cancer treatment at Scripps, Michelle Fernandez is thriving. ABC 10 News explores her inspiring Cancer Survivors Day story.
Health and Wellness | May 28, 2025

Maintaining a Healthy Gut: What to Eat and Avoid (video/podcast)

Thumbnail featuring Dr. Urbina discussing how to maintain a healthy gut.
Scripps primary care physician Katherine Urbina explains how a healthy gut supports your digestive system. Learn what to eat and avoid.
Health and Wellness | May 28, 2025

Are These 5 'Diet' Foods Ruining Your Weight Loss Goals?

Avoid common diet foods that derail your goals, such as diet sodas, fruit juices, flour wraps and veggie dips. Discover healthy swaps.
Health and Wellness | May 27, 2025

How Does Laser Tattoo Removal Work?

This series of three laser tattoo removal before and after photos shows how well tattoo ink can be removed from the skin using modern laser beams.
Learn how laser tattoo removal works, what to expect and why it's a safe, effective option for fading or removing unwanted ink.
Health and Wellness | May 22, 2025

What Are Cancer Screenings Men Should Not Ignore?

An older man checks his calendar to see when he has scheduled his cancer screening.
Men should not ignore or delay cancer screenings, especially for prostate and colon cancers. Early detection saves lives.
Health and Wellness | May 22, 2025

How to Relieve Back Pain During Pregnancy: 8 Expert Tips

A pregnant woman experiences lower back pain.
Back pain is common in pregnancy. Learn safe ways to relieve it and when to see a doctor for symptoms like severe pain or cramping.
Health and Wellness | May 20, 2025

What Is Urgent Care For?

A primary care doctor checks the foot of a little girl who injured herself while playing. She sought immediate help at an urgent care clinic.
Find out whether your minor injury should have you going to urgent care, walk-in clinic, the ER or your primary care physician.
Health and Wellness | May 19, 2025

Pap Test vs HPV Test: What’s the Difference?

A Pap test and an HPV test are both effective screenings for cervical cancer, but they look for different things. Early detection saves lives.
Scripps in the News | May 14, 2025

Media Get ‘Sneak-Peek’ Inside New Hospital Tower

Chris Van Gorder, president and CEO of Scripps Health, talks to reporters during a media tour of the new North Tower at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla.
Media outlets recently toured the North Tower on the campus of Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, which opens on June 1.