55 Children Visit Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

Children and grandchildren of Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla employees toured the hospital Monday and learned about summer safety and careers in medicine.

The inquisitive children, ages 8 to 13, toured the Mercy Air helicopter and an ambulance. They also learned how to cast a limb in the Emergency Department, made friends with certified pet therapy dogs, and learned how to properly hand-washing techniques.