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Mai Vue and husband Richard kiss their new baby girl Athena outdoors on a sunny day at a park.
Patient Stories | April 28, 2026

Postpartum Care Supports New Moms After High-Risk Births

Scripps’ Fourth Trimester program supports new moms after high-risk pregnancy. Mai Vue shares her recovery story.
Ironman athlete Isaac Sanchez, 54, pictured with his bike along the San Diego coastline after recovering from head and neck cancer.
Health and Wellness | April 28, 2026

Ironman Athlete Beats Head and Neck Cancer

Team-based cancer care at Scripps helped Ironman athlete Isaac Sanchez recover from head and neck cancer and get back into competition.
Kaitlin Callanan holds her yellow surfboard above her ahead at the beach.
Health and Wellness | April 27, 2026

Surfer Surfs Again After Rare Spinal Cyst Surgery

Kaitlin Callanan, an avid surfer, regained mobility after rare spinal cyst surgery at Scripps, returning to an active, pain-free life.
Jing Wang smiles as he sets to tee off on the golf course after successful retina surgery at Scripps.
Patient Stories | November 20, 2025

Advanced Retina Surgery Helps Golfer See Clearly Again

Scripps ophthalmologists repaired Jing Wang’s detached retina, restoring clear vision and helping him return to the golf course with confidence.
Tatum Vedder smiles at a South Mission Beach volleyball court.
Patient Stories | November 20, 2025

Innovative Knee Repair Powers a Young Athlete’s Comeback

Innovative knee surgery at Scripps repaired severe injuries and helped young athlete Tatum Vedder return to the activities she loves.
Patient Stories | November 10, 2025

Lifesaving Trauma Care Leads to Officer’s Recovery

A San Diego officer defies the odds thanks to life-saving trauma care and a dedicated recovery team at Scripps.
Olivia Smoak pictured with her son on the swing at the playground. Advanced life support saved her from a rare birth complication.
Health and Wellness | August 27, 2025

ECMO Care at Scripps Saves Mother After Birth Emergency

Olivia Smoak survived a life-threatening birth crisis thanks to Scripps Health’s critical care team and advanced ECMO treatment.
Abhi Adappa and his family laugh on the beach after Abhi, 46, recovering from surgery following a severe neck injury.
Health and Wellness | August 25, 2025

Spinal Surgery Helps San Diego Man Avoid Paralysis After Beach Injury

After a severe neck injury in Hawaii, expert spine surgery at Scripps helped a San Diego man avoid paralysis and regain mobility.
Juan Ramos tosses a soccer ball in his hand in front of a soccer goal post.
Patient Stories | April 21, 2025

Living Fully After Kidney Transplant

Juan Ramos is a kidney failure survivor living life fully 10 years after his transplant at Scripps. He credits expert care and teamwork.
Caitlin Welsh and her husband, Kevin, smile as they sit on a blanket by the bay each holding one of their twin babies.
Patient Stories | April 21, 2025

A High-Risk Pregnancy with a Joyful Outcome: Twins!

After years of miscarriages, Caitlin Welsh was able to deliver healthy twin boys with help from high-risk pregnancy experts at Scripps.