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Scripps in the News | March 20, 2020
Good Morning America Covers Inspiring Organ Transplant Chain at Scripps
It's an inspiring story about three life-saving kidney transplants at Scripps Green Hospital. See why the procedures were so unique.
Patient Stories | November 19, 2019
San Diego Woman Gets Montana Kidney Match
Jung Kim needed a kidney transplant — and the right donor match — to save her life. That’s when Bonny Perkins of Montana answered her prayers.
Scripps in the News | August 23, 2019
Scripps First to Use Heated Organ Transport System in San Diego Region
Local news media covered the roll out of a new organ transportation system that aims to preserve organs longer and save more lives.
Health and Wellness | August 5, 2019
Becoming a Living Donor (video)
A Scripps transplant surgeon explains what it takes to become a living donor and why people volunteer to donate an organ.
Scripps in the News | June 27, 2019
Hero Walk for Local Living Kidney Donor
Scripps Green recently started a celebratory hero walk program for living organ donors. KUSI featured the story.
Scripps in the News | June 5, 2019
Media Coverage: Scripps Holds First Hero Walk For Living Organ Donors
Local media covered the first "hero walk" at Scripps for living organ donors. Dozens of medical staff and supporters cheered living donor Hayley Gibbons.
Health and Wellness | December 13, 2018
Scripps Organ Transplant Couple Celebrate Their Successful Match (podcast)
Robert Schaffer, MD, transplant surgeon, and a married couple who benefited from a kidney transplant, discuss the lifesaving benefits of being an organ donor.
Health and Wellness | December 11, 2018
When the Love of Your Life Is Also A Perfect Match for Kidney Transplant (video)
A San Diego woman received a lifesaving kidney transplant at Scripps Green, after her husband of more than 20 years became her living kidney donor.
Scripps in the News | December 6, 2018
Scripps Organ Transplant Patients Share Heartfelt Story
Robert and Annabelle Villarreal recently shared their inspiring organ-transplant story on KUSI. He donated a kidney to her. The transplant was performed at...
Health and Wellness | November 26, 2018
How to Find or Become a Living Kidney Donor
Learn how living kidney donation, including paired donor exchanges, can help you find a healthy kidney or save someone’s life.