Miraculous Recovery of Scripps Cancer Survivor Featured on NBC-TV

July 1, 2009 - Scripps in the News, Scripps Green Hospital, Scripps Clinic, Cancer Care, Cancer Care, Blood and Marrow Transplantation, Blood and Marrow Transplantation
Scripps cancer survivor Gerry Black reaches a milestone in 2009 that doctors consider a medical miracle — 10 years of being healthy, active and disease-free after being diagnosed with multiple myeloma. Patients with multiple myeloma have an average life expectancy of 3 years and their mortality rate is 100 percent. Gerry was part of a cutting-edge clinical research program at Scripps Green Hosp... Read More

Robot Perfoms Delicate Heart Surgery: CBS Channel 8

June 30, 2009 - Scripps in the News, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla , Cardiac Arrhythmia , Cardiac Arrhythmia, Heart Care, Heart Care
A new robotic heart catheter system offers new hope for the more than 2.2 million Americans who suffer from atrial fibrillation. The procedure, called a catheter ablation for supraventricular tachycardia, is a common "arrhythmia":http://www.scripps.org/lo Read More

Meet Our Doctors at a Health Fair in Rancho Bernardo

June 29, 2009 - News Releases, Scripps Clinic
Participate in a Day of Wellness at Scripps Clinic Rancho Bernardo on Saturday, July 25 and get to know members of the medical team at one of the newest health care facilities in San Diego. From primary care to podiatry, physicians from multiple specialties will be on hand to say hello at our hybrid health fair. Part fun and part function, a Day of Wellness is an event designed to keep you and ... Read More

Plan Budget-Friendly Meals from the Bottom Up

June 29, 2009 - News Releases, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
When you’re trying to cut back on your food budget, it may seem like the only budget-friendly foods are ramen noodles and macaroni and cheese. But the fact is, you can enjoy healthy, delicious meals without spending a fortune. Read More

Scripps Health Statement in Response to June 26 Tri-City News Conference

June 26, 2009 - News Releases
San Diego – Scripps Health has a very positive relationship with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and we cooperate fully with the agency whenever asked. We also are proactive in bringing information to them when patient safety issues involving our care are raised. Tri-City’s claim that Scripps has “not agreed to open its records to the Department of Public Health” is not true. ... Read More

Personal Genetic Testing Study Featured On TV News Nationally

June 19, 2009 - Scripps in the News
Scripps Translational Science Institute is leading a landmark research study to see if taking part in personal genetic tests helps people lead healthier lives. The study is offering genome scans to up to 10,000 participants to identify their risk for 20 health conditions, and will then will track changes in their health and lifestyle habits after they receive their scan results. The 20-year stu... Read More

Scripps Shares Best Practices as a Top Health Care Employer

June 19, 2009 - Scripps in the News
Hospitals & Health Networks magazine recently explored how the nation’s leading health care organizations are dealing with staffing challenges. Vic Buzachero, Scripps Health’s senior vice president of human resources, shared best practices implemented by Scripps to help its workforce thrive. Scripps has earned national recognition for workplace excellence from Fortune magazine, AARP and Working... Read More

Scripps McDonald Center Addresses Economy's Impact on Rehab

June 5, 2009 - Scripps in the News, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla , Alcohol and Drug Treatment, Alcohol and Drug Treatment
The Scripps McDonald Center, residential treatment and detox program for drugs and alcohol, is experiencing a decline in admissions as a result of the poor economy. Center officials believe the reasons for the reduction is due to the fact that people are Read More

Scripps Cancer Survivor's Day Preview on NBC 7/39

June 5, 2009 - Scripps in the News, Scripps Green Hospital, Cancer Care
The 21st annual National Cancer Survivor’s Day is June 7, and hundreds of local survivors will gather to celebrate at Scripps Green Hospital La Jolla. Among the newest advances in the fight against cancer is breast specific gamma imaging, which can uncover hard-to-detect tumors that mammograms sometimes miss. Scripps recently introduced this new diagnostic procedure, and V Tartar, MD recently a... Read More

Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas Devotes $35.4 Million to Community Benefit Programs in 2008

June 3, 2009 - News Releases, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas
ENCINITAS – Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas devoted approximately $35.4 million to local community benefit programs and services during fiscal year 2008, according to the non-profit hospital’s recently released 2009 Community Benefit Plan & Report. While the largest portion of its community benefit efforts went toward uncompensated care, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas also invested in ... Read More

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