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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.
Health and Wellness | April 23, 2025

Act Fast to Stop a Stroke

Every year 800,000 people suffer a stroke in the US. Learn the warning signs for stroke symptoms. Learn the acronym BE FAST.
Health and Wellness | October 14, 2020

What Are The Signs That I’m Having a Stroke? (podcast)

When a stroke strikes, time is critical to prevent severe brain damage. Learn the warning signs of a stroke. Learn the BE FAST acronym.
Health and Wellness | October 8, 2020

What Are The Signs Of A Stroke? (video)

Know what to do in case of a stroke. Don't be afraid to seek emergency care. Scripps hospitals have COVID safety measures in place.
News Releases | August 6, 2020

All Scripps Hospitals Recognized for Excellent Stroke Care Again

For the third consecutive year, all five Scripps Health hospital campuses have earned the Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award.
Scripps in the News | March 8, 2019

Scripps Neurologist Discusses Stroke Among Younger People

Dr. Mary Kalafut, a stroke expert at Scripps, on Fox 5, discusses stroke among young people in the wake of actor Luke Perry's death from a massive stroke.
Mary Kalafut, a neurologist at Scripps, discusses how stroke can strike people at a relatively young age, such as actor Luke Perry who died at age 52.
Health and Wellness | November 20, 2018

Stroke Types, Treatments and Why Time Is of the Essence (podcast)

Mary Kalafut, MD, neurology, is featured in Susan Taylor San Diego Health podcast on causes, symptoms and treatments for stroke.
Neurologist Mary Kalafut, MD, discusses the causes, symptoms and treatments for stroke in this podcast.
Health and Wellness | November 13, 2018

What Are the Causes, Symptoms and Treatments for Stroke? (video)

Mary Kalafut, MD, a neurologist at Scripps Clinic, explains the causes and treatments for stroke and why time is so critical when stroke symptoms arise.
Health and Wellness | October 30, 2018

What Is a Stroke? (video)

A doctor shows imaging of a brain stroke.
Mary Kalafut, MD, a neurologist at Scripps Clinic, explains what a stroke is and who is most at risk as well as treatment options available.
News Releases | May 25, 2018

All Scripps Hospitals Recognized for Excellent Stroke Care

A female doctor explains the results of a CT scan with a stroke patient.
All five Scripps Health hospital campuses earned AHA/ASA Gold Plus Quality Achievement Awards for meeting high treatment standards for stroke treatment.