First-of-its-Kind Research Registry Matches Volunteers with Studies

November 20, 2009 - News
SAN DIEGO – San Diegans interested in participating in research studies now have a new way to be connected with researchers who are conducting these studies, with the launch of ResearchMatch.org, the nation’s first disease-neutral volunteer recruitment registry. ResearchMatch is the product of the Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Consortium, a national network of 46 medical rese... Read More

Scripps Polster Care Center Weighs in on New Mammogram Recommendations

November 19, 2009 - Scripps in the News, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
Two days after a government task force recommended women wait until age 50 to get mammograms, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius told women yesterday to ignore that advice and continue getting regular mammograms starting at age 40. The new recommendations have left women confused about one of the most common cancer screenings. To get some answers, The San Diego Union-Tribune ... Read More

Scripps Chula Vista Health Fair Set for Nov. 21

November 13, 2009 - News, Eastlake, Scripps Coastal Medical Center, Scripps Mercy Hospital
Chula Vista, Calif. – Take control of your health and well-being before the holiday stress, sweets and family-size dinners take their toll. Get the latest health information and ideas to promote a healthier lifestyle at the Scripps Chula Vista Health Fair Saturday, Nov. 21 from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Otay Ranch Town Center. Attendees will have the opportunity to receive health screenings (... Read More

Bariatric Surgery Helps a Young Mother Regain Her Life

November 11, 2009 - News, Scripps Clinic, Scripps Green Hospital
Imagine having to take a daily medication for high cholesterol, another medication for acid reflux, and a combination of pills and insulin shots to manage diabetes. Imagine that in addition to battling these medical conditions, you’ve got arthritis in your knee, your feet frequently go numb, and you’re constantly exhausted. Now imagine being told that your health is so poor, you’re facing a str... Read More

Scripps Expert Talks About the H1N1 Vaccination

November 11, 2009 - Scripps in the News, Scripps Mercy Hospital
This year San Diego and the rest of the nation are facing two types of flu — H1N1 and seasonal flu. While seasonal flu typically will not appear until late December or early January, H1N1 is already active in San Diego County. San Diego’s NBC affiliate reports on the availability of the H1N1 nasal-spray vaccination and the high-risk populations who should receive this vaccine. Dr. Gonzalo Ballo... Read More

Scripps Health Revises Visitation Policy to Protect from the Flu

November 11, 2009 - Scripps in the News, Scripps Green Hospital, Scripps Clinic, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas , Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla , Scripps Mercy Hospital
As cases of flu continue to increase in San Diego County and elsewhere, Scripps Health is taking appropriate measures to maintain a healthy environment for patients and staff. San Diego’s NBC affiliate reports on the newly-added restrictions to Scripps’ existing patient visitation policy. All visitors will be screened for flu-like symptoms and those showing signs will be asked to leave. In addi... Read More

Scripps Mercy Hospital Gives a Lesson in Hand Washing

November 11, 2009 - Scripps in the News, Scripps Mercy Hospital
Keeping hands clean is one of the best ways to avoid getting the seasonal and H1N1 flu. Scripps Health experts recommend washing hands by using warm water and soap, and rubbing for at least 20 seconds before rinsing. Alcohol-based hand sanitizers are also effective. San Diego 6 Evening News revealed how some germs can be left behind; Scripps Mercy demonstrated with a product called Glo Germ. Wa... Read More

Scripps Becomes First in U.S. to Use New N95 Respirators for H1N1 Protection

November 11, 2009 - Scripps in the News
As the H1N1 flu virus continues to spread, the need for N95 respirators is growing, which has caused a national shortage of respirators for health care workers. Scripps Health recently became the first health system in the U.S. to begin equipping its employees with a new type of N95 respirator that provides added protection against microorganisms. Scripps spoke to NBC 7/39 about how the availab... Read More

Free Holiday Cooking Seminar Set for Nov. 17

November 9, 2009 - News, Scripps Clinic
La Jolla—Learn creative new tips to make great-tasting and nutritious holiday dishes at a free seminar on Tuesday, Nov. 17 from 7 – 8:15 p.m. at Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine. Dietitian Andrea Ogden will demonstrate how to transform favorite holiday dishes with ingredient substitutions that will enhance the nutritional value while maintaining familiar flavors and aromas. For example, ... Read More

Scripps Event to Celebrate Transplant Recipients and Donors

November 3, 2009 - News, Scripps Green Hospital, Scripps Clinic
La Jolla – Scripps Center for Organ & Cell Transplantation will host its annual “Thanks-for-Giving” party for transplant recipients and living donors on Friday, November 6 at the La Jolla Marriott, located at 4240 La Jolla Village Drive. More than 350 former patients, living donors, and family members of deceased donors will attend the celebration from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Special recognition for li... Read More

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