Recent Media Coverage

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• Scripps in the News

  A Glimpse Into Recently Added Breast Cancer Treatment Options at Scripps

  A recent article by Mary Wilde, MD, on the La Jolla Patch news website examines technological advances in the treatment of breast cancer. These include intraoperative electron radiation therapy and proton therapy, both of which are offered at Scripps Health. Pictured from left are Huan Giap, MD, ...

  • Wednesday, November 12th, 2014
  • Scripps Proton Therapy Center, Scripps Polster Breast Care Center

• Scripps in the News

  Affordable Care Act Starting to Shape Local Hospital Finances

  The U-T San Diego looked at the financial performances of health systems in San Diego County, including Scripps Health, during the first half of 2014 and concluded that it’s still to early to know exactly how the new Affordable Care Act is altering their financial health. “We’re ...

  • Tuesday, November 11th, 2014

• Scripps in the News

  Scripps Neurologist Offers Tips to Prevent Dementia

  While memory loss is a natural part of aging, Michael Lobatz, MD, director of neurological sciences for Scripps Health discusses five ways to avoid dementia.

  • Tuesday, November 11th, 2014
  • Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas

• Scripps in the News

  Scripps Study of Epilepsy Genetic Mutation Covered by Media

  Scientists at the Scripps Translational Science Institute led research linking a severe form of epilepsy to a genetic mutation found in a San Diego area girl.

  • Monday, November 10th, 2014

• Scripps in the News

  Scripps Green Named to "50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals"

  Scripps Green Hospital was named to the Truven Health 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals on Nov. 10. It was the only hospital in California to recognized in the “Teaching Hospitals With Cardiovascular Residency Programs” category. This annual quantitative study identifies the nation’s ...

  • Monday, November 10th, 2014
  • Scripps Green Hospital

• Scripps in the News

  New Study Finds Proton Therapy Cost-Effective for Breast Cancer

  A new study by MD Anderson Cancer Center reveals that proton therapy is a cost-effective treatment for early-stage breast cancer, compared to other therapies.The study found that the cost of proton therapy when used for accelerated partial breast irradiation (to decrease overall treatment time and ...

  • Monday, November 10th, 2014
  • Scripps Proton Therapy Center

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  Scripps Innovative Primary Care Model Garners Media Attention

  The San Diego Business Journal recently looked at what local health systems are doing to address projections of a pending physician shortage across the country. Scripps was included in the article but framed the question a bit differently: What are forward-thinking health systems doing to create ...

  • Monday, November 10th, 2014
  • Scripps Clinic Rancho Bernardo, Scripps Coastal Medical Center Carlsbad

• Scripps in the News

  Scripps Celebrates Grand Opening of the Shiley Musculoskeletal Center

  Scripps Health celebrated the grand opening of the Donald P. and Darlene V. Shiley Musculoskeletal Center at Scripps Clinic in La Jolla on Thursday, Nov. 6.

  • Friday, November 7th, 2014
  • Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines

• Scripps in the News

  Entrepreneur Podcast Takes Deep Dive Into Scripps CEO's Book

  Scripps Health President and CEO Chris Van Gorder recently talked with The Entrepreneurs Library podcast about the inspiration behind his new book, “The Front-line Leader,” and what leaders in all types of organizations can learn from it. “You have to balance your caring for your ...

  • Monday, November 3rd, 2014

• Scripps in the News

  Scripps Diabetes Expert Weighs in on Newer Forms of Insulin

  Dr. Athena Philis-Tsimikas, an endocrinologist at Scripps Health in San Diego, discusses newer forms of insulin to make diabetes management easier.

  • Monday, November 3rd, 2014
  • Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute