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Scripps in the News | August 3, 2018

Hall of Fame Jockey Injured in Horse Accident Discusses Care and Recovery

Hall of Fame jockey Victor Espinoza who was discharged from a Scripps hospital recently after surviving a bad fall, and Jihad Jaffer, MD, Scripps Encinitas rehabilitation specialist, speak during a news conference.
Hall of Fame jockey Victor Espinoza was discharged from Scripps Encinitas after surviving a bad fall. He and Jihad Jaffer, MD, spoke at a news conference.
Scripps in the News | August 3, 2018

Scripps CEO Discusses Market Trends in Current Health Care Environment

Chris Van Gorder, Scripps Health CEO and president.
Scripps Health CEO and President Chris Van Gorder, recently discussed market trends in health care with HealthLeaders.
Scripps in the News | August 1, 2018

Study Shows Diabetes Patients At Higher Risk of Surgery Complications

A physician checks on a patient with diabetes who has undergone heart surgery.
Athena Philis-Tsimikas discusses a recent study that shows that patients with diabetes are at higher risk of cardiovascular problems after surgery.
Health and Wellness | August 1, 2018

Facts About Heart Disease

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. Here's what you need to know about heart attacks and heart disease.
Health and Wellness | July 31, 2018

Lasers, Fillers and What to Expect from a Cosmetic Procedure (podcast)

E. Victor Ross, MD, is a Scripps Clinic dermatologist who specializes in laser skin treatment and is featured in San Diego Health podcast.
Laser skin treatment has changed cosmetic dermatology. Listen how it has become effective treating wrinkles, acne scars, varicose veins and removing tattoos.
Scripps in the News | July 31, 2018

Scripps Provides Free Skin Cancer Screenings to Local Lifeguards

Two lifeguards look on before getting screened for skin cancer by Scripps physicians.
Scripps medical providers conducted a free skin cancer clinic for local lifeguards recently. KUSI featured the event and interviewed Dr. Hugh Greenway,
Health and Wellness | July 26, 2018

Protect Your Heart Like It Was Your Home

An infographic illustrates how the heart can be described like a house with four chambers, plumbing and electrical system. When the heart needs repair, a cardiologist, interventional cardiologist, electrophysiologist or cardiovascular surgeon may be asked to help treat your heart.
Why is the heart like a house? See how an interventional cardiologist is like a plumber, and an electrophysiologist like an electrician.
Scripps in the News | July 25, 2018

Scripps Expert Discusses Cancer Prevention Strategies

Laura Goetz, MD, a Scripps Clinic surgeon who specializes in cancer treatment, discussed cancer prevention strategies on KUSI.
Laura Goetz, MD, a Scripps Clinic general surgeon, recently went on KUSI and previewed her July 20 presentation on cancer prevention strategies.
Health and Wellness | July 24, 2018

The Beauty of Laser Skin Treatments (video)

E. Victor Ross, MD, a dermatologist at Scripps Clinic, discusses laser skin treatment with San Diego Health host Susan Taylor.
Laser treatment today is more effective at treating acne scars, wrinkles, spider veins, sunspots and removing tattoos. Are you a candidate for laser therapy?
Health and Wellness | July 19, 2018

What Is Laser Treatment? (video)

A woman with clear skin looks satisfied after cosmetic laser treatment.
Thinking of removing a tattoo, sunspot or birthmark? Cosmetic laser treatment may be the answer. Learn more about cosmetic laser dermatology.