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04/24/2026

Tails were wagging and hearts were full! 🐾 Hospital therapy dogs and their handlers were honored at the annual appreciation lunch at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla — featuring dog obstacle courses, hot dogs and treats. Celebrating the comfort and joy they bring to patients, families and staff every day.

Read more: www.scripps.org/8149fb

04/24/2026

Chronic hip or knee pain doesn't have to be something you just learn to live with. Meet Mathieu Squires, MD, an orthopedic surgeon at Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines. Dr. Squires specializes in hip and knee replacement surgery using the latest techniques, including minimally invasive procedures, robotics and computer navigation to help patients get back to doing what they love.

Learn more about him here: https://bit.ly/4dPDiai

04/23/2026

A San Diego first 💙

Scripps Clinic interventional cardiologist Curtiss Stinis, MD, is the first in the county to offer a new minimally invasive treatment option for patients with a particular type of potentially life-threatening aortic valve regurgitation.

Now, those patients have another treatment option following the recent approval of a new transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) implant — and Scripps played a key role in the clinical trial that helped bring it to patients.

Read more here: www.scripps.org/8145fb

04/23/2026

Did The Pitt's Season 2 finale leave you shaken? 😳

Judith's story — a 37-week "wild pregnancy" that started with a headache and spiraled into preeclampsia, seizures and an emergency C-section is a powerful reminder to not ignore the warning signs.

Persistent headaches. Blurred vision. Sudden swelling. These are real symptoms that demand immediate attention. Trust your instincts. Get checked. 🏥

Learn more about symptoms to watch for click here: www.scripps.org/8139fb

04/22/2026

The work happening in our labs plays a vital role in diagnoses, treatment decisions and patient outcomes. This Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, we celebrate the Scripps laboratorians who make it all possible. Happy ! 🔬

04/21/2026

What do federal budget cuts mean for your health care? Scripps Health President and CEO Chris Van Gorder sounds the alarm on what another round of Washington funding cuts could mean for hospitals, wait times and the patients who need care most. Read his full commentary here:

Scripps Health CEO warned federal cuts put hospitals across the country at risk.

04/21/2026

Your back has carried you through a lot — tough workouts, long days at the office or that time you helped a friend move. Yet sometimes, all it takes is one small, unsuspecting moment for it to give out.

You don't have to just suffer through it. Knowing what to do in those first few hours can make a world of difference.

Here are the immediate first-aid steps and safe actions to get you back on your feet:

Home relief tips and when to seek care after throwing your back out.

04/20/2026

Numbers don't lie — and neither does the gratitude for our volunteers. 📊💙

This , here's what our Scripps volunteers accomplished this past year:

⏱ 118,103 hours volunteered

👥 Matching the workload of 56 full-time staff members

🐾 62 therapy dog teams

🤝 Thousands of handmade items lovingly crafted for our patients — from baby beanies to comfort bags and rosaries

Across all of our Scripps locations, the impact is immeasurable.

To all of our volunteers, thank you for the care and time you give so generously.

04/19/2026

Hot flashes. Night sweats. Mood swings. Menopause looks different for every woman — and so does managing it. Gay Walker, MD, an internal medicine physician at Scripps Coastal Medical Center Encinitas, walks through lifestyle changes and treatment options that can help. Read more here: www.scripps.org/4925f

Learn ways to reduce hot flashes and night sweats.

04/17/2026

Unexplained weight loss can happen for many reasons — but significant weight loss without trying can be a warning sign. In some cases, it may be an early sign of a serious condition, including cancer.

"For many people with cancer, this unexplained weight loss is one of the first indications of the disease," says Munveer Bhangoo, MD, a hematologist and oncologist at Scripps Cancer Center and Scripps Clinic.

Early evaluation can help identify the cause and guide appropriate treatment. Click here to learn more:

Certain cancers and cancer treatments can cause weight loss. Learn why.

04/17/2026

Meet Robert Elliott, DO! 🩺 As an internist, he provides comprehensive primary care for adults with a focus on preventive medicine, managing both acute and chronic conditions. Dr. Elliott believes education is key to a healthy lifestyle and partners with his patients to build personalized care plans to help achieve their health goals.

📍Scripps Coastal Medical Center Hillcrest | Schedule an appointment with him online here: https://www.scripps.org/robertelliottfb

04/17/2026

One surgery. Both knees. No regrets. San Diego Union-Tribune writer Nicole Sours Larson chose the less common "one-and-done" bilateral knee replacement. Under the care of Scripps orthopedic surgeon William Bugbee, MD, at Scripps Green Hospital, she says it was the best move she made. She shares the practical tips that helped her prepare and recover, so others considering the procedure can go in ready. Read her full story here:

After undergoing knee replacement surgery at Scripps, a reporter offers her account.