Scripps McDonald Center Counselor Speaks on Teen Addictions

February 8, 2010 - Scripps in the News, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
Nancy Knott, a substance abuse counselor at Scripps McDonald Center at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, was recently interviewed on the issue of teen substance abuse. Watch interview on teen substance abuse Knott talks about how the rise in chemical dependency among San Diego teens. As seen on CW 6, January 29, 2010. Media Contact: Lisa OhmstedePhone: 858-626-7142Email: ohmstede.lisa@scripps... Read More

Scripps Counselor Discusses Teen Drinking and Driving

February 8, 2010 - Scripps in the News, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
In the wake of several car accidents in San Diego, Calif. involving teen drinking, Nancy Knott, a substance abuse counselor at Scripps McDonald Center at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla talks about how parents can become more involved in their teens lives and prevent drunk driving. As seen on ABC Channel 10 on December 8, 2009. Watch interview on teen drinking Media Contact: Lisa OhmstedePho... Read More

Notes on Haiti - CEO Journal Part 14

February 6, 2010 - News
Note: While serving a medical mission to Haiti, Scripps CEO Chris Van Gorder is writing dispatches about medical aid in progress, conditions on the ground and what can be done to help earthquake victims. For other journal entries, see the Haiti news page. Here are thoughts from Dr. Steven Shackford, one of our trauma surgeons who just returned from Port-au-Prince with the team last night: Chris... Read More

Notes on Haiti - CEO Journal Part 13

February 5, 2010 - News
Note: While serving a medical mission to Haiti, Scripps CEO Chris Van Gorder is writing dispatches about medical aid in progress, conditions on the ground and what can be done to help earthquake victims. For other journal entries, see the Haiti news page. As I write this update today, I just received word that the remaining members of our team have landed back in the United States and are headi... Read More

Scripps Health Medical Response Team Returns from Haiti

February 5, 2010 - Scripps in the News
Chris Van Gorder, Scripps Health President and CEO, talks with KPBS news reporters about the current conditions of the post-earthquake victims in Haiti and the Scripps Health Medical Response Team, which recently returned from a weeklong mission at St. Francois de Sales hospital. Hear the KPBS-FM story: Read Scripps Health CEO Talks About Organization’s Medical Mission To Haiti Media Contact: S... Read More

Scripps Mercy Hospital Breaks Ground on Conrad Prebys Emergency and Trauma Center

February 4, 2010 - News, Scripps Mercy Hospital
San Diego – Local developer and philanthropist Conrad Prebys was honored at a groundbreaking ceremony on Feb. 1, 2010, for the Conrad Prebys Emergency and Trauma Center at Scripps Mercy Hospital. In 2006, Prebys made a $10 million gift — the single, largest philanthropic donation in the nonprofit hospital’s 120-year history — to help fund the expansion of emergency and trauma services. “I’ve ne... Read More

Notes on Haiti - CEO Journal Part 12

February 4, 2010 - News
Note: While serving a medical mission to Haiti, Scripps CEO Chris Van Gorder is writing dispatches about medical aid in progress, conditions on the ground and what can be done to help earthquake victims. For other journal entries, see the Haiti news page. Dr. Brent Eastman, Rob Sills and I returned back to San Diego late last night and I can tell you that we are very happy to be home. At the sa... Read More

Notes on Haiti - CEO Journal Part 11

February 3, 2010 - News
Note: While serving a medical mission to Haiti, Scripps CEO Chris Van Gorder is writing dispatches about medical aid in progress, conditions on the ground and what can be done to help earthquake victims. For other journal entries, see the Haiti news page. Hello to all at home. As I write this, Dr. Brent Eastman, Rob Sills and I are at the Port-au-Prince airport waiting for our flight back to th... Read More

The Power of Love Helps 90-Year-Old Man Survive Cancer

February 2, 2010 - News, Scripps Green Hospital, Scripps Clinic
In 1998, John Sachs, a retired Navy chief, experienced love at first sight when he saw a woman named Beverly walk into a little family restaurant where he was dining. When she sat near him, John, then 79, was taken aback, his heart aquiver. A widow, John had been married nearly 60 years to his first wife, so this was the first time a woman caught his heart and eye like Beverly did. “I kept lean... Read More

Notes on Haiti - CEO Journal Part 10

February 2, 2010 - News
Note: While serving a medical mission to Haiti, Scripps CEO Chris Van Gorder is writing dispatches about medical aid in progress, conditions on the ground and what can be done to help earthquake victims. For other journal entries, see the Haiti news page. Well, it’s Tuesday, Feb. 2 in Haiti and things appear to be getting more organized every day. As I write this, Rob Sills is taking the small ... Read More

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