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Scripps in the News | December 6, 2018

Scripps Organ Transplant Patients Share Heartfelt Story

Robert and Annabelle Villarreal were recently interviewed by KUSI host Lauren Phinney about the kidney transplant surgery that saved Annabelle's life.
Robert and Annabelle Villarreal recently shared their inspiring organ-transplant story on KUSI. He donated a kidney to her. The transplant was performed at...
Patient Stories | November 21, 2018

Woman Who Needs Kidney Transplant Learns Husband Is a Perfect Match

A San Diego woman receives a lifesaving kidney transplant at Scripps, after her husband of more than 20 years becomes her living kidney donor.
Scripps in the News | August 29, 2018

Scripps Liver Cancer Expert Discusses New Treatments

KUSI anchor Lauren Phinney and hepatologist Catherine Frenette, MD, of Scripps Clinic at KUSI studios after interview on liver cancer.
Catherine Frenette, MD, a hepatologist at Scripps Clinic, recently discussed the latest liver cancer treatments on KUSI, including a new FDA-approved drug.
Scripps in the News | February 8, 2018

Scripps Organ Transplant Expert Explains Procedure on KUSI

Randolph Schaffer, MD, Scripps Clinic transplant surgeon, recently discussed organ transplant procedures on KUSI.
Randolph Schaffer, MD, transplant surgeon at Scripps Clinic, recently went on KUSI to discuss how organ transplants work, including compatibility issues.
Scripps in the News | April 19, 2016

Local TV News Visits Scripps to Cover Celebration of Organ Donor's Life

Celebration of Kyle Jackson's life and Life Saving Gifts at Scripps Health, San Diego.
Scripps Health and Lifesharing teamed up host the special remembrance of donor Kyle Jackson at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla.
Patient Stories | October 26, 2015

After Beating Cancer, Andy Hutchison Gets Back to Riding Waves

Hutchison began searching for a bone marrow donor, he also started taking a relatively new drug, Gleevec. He was in clinical remission within 30 days and remains free of cancer today.
Discover how lifelong surfer Andy Hutchison overcame cancer twice and why he supports Scripps Health through philanthropy today.
Scripps in the News | August 4, 2014

Scripps Green Gets Bell To Celebrate Organ Transplants

The John Brockington Foundation brings tradition of marking the donation of life to San Diego County, by donating a large mounted hand bell to Scripps Green Hospital. The bell is to be rung each time a patient is transplanted with donated organs or cells.
Scripps Green Hospital recently received a large mounted hand bell to be rung each time a patient is transplanted with donated organs or cells.
Scripps in the News | September 3, 2012

Living Kidney Donation: Dr. James Rice Discusses Life-Giving Procedure

Scripps Clinic kidney transplant specialist, Dr. James Rice, answered questions during a live in-studio interview with San Diego 6 News.
Who can become a living kidney donor? Is the surgery risky? Do donors experience any long-term health issues?
Patient Stories | December 21, 2011

Liver Transplant Gives Man a Second Chance at Life

Richard Perez is Scripps Green Hospital's 500th liver transplant patient.
Scripps Health patient Richard Perez overcomes liver disease with the help of a liver transplant at Scripps Green Hospital.
Scripps in the News | October 20, 2011

Living Kidney Transplant Transforms Two Lives

Scripps is one of Southern California’s premier transplant centers. Providing living kidney and liver transplants to patients such as Mike Sedgwick for more than 20 years.
In this video, patient Mike Sedgwick talks about receiving a living kidney donation at Scripps from one of his congregation members, Gary Wasserman.