LA JOLLA, CA — Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla unveiled new signage Wednesday identifying its newest hospital building as Rady Tower in recognition of a $75 million donation from philanthropists Ernest and Evelyn Rady.
The eight-story tower, formerly known as the North Tower, opened to patients in June 2025. Scripps announced the Radys' $75 million commitment earlier this year.
Doctors, donors and community leaders attended the unveiling, which also included the debut of a donor recognition wall near the tower's entrance.
The wall honors hundreds of additional donors whose contributions total nearly $110 million. The donations from individuals, hospital staff and corporate partners helped fund the cafeteria, operating suites, nurses' stations, patient rooms, family waiting areas and other areas of the building.
"Supporting the delivery of health care in the San Diego community has always been a priority for our family," Ernest Rady said. "The physicians, nurses and employees at Scripps have a long history of providing medical services that are recognized among the best in the nation. We are proud to help extend that legacy of cutting-edge care for decades to come."
Rady Tower features maternity and newborn care services, operating rooms equipped with advanced technology and private patient rooms.
The building is part of a 25-year master plan for the Scripps La Jolla campus announced in 2010. Future projects include another hospital tower and a medical office building.
The Radys are longtime San Diego philanthropists who have supported numerous organizations throughout the region through the Rady Foundation.
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