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Scripps in the News | November 20, 2018

Scripps Expert Discusses Diabetes Care in Digital Age

Healthy Living orientation for diabetes care and prevention,
Athena Philis-Tsimikas, MD, corporate vice president of the Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute recently appeared in a National Diabetes Education Program...
Scripps in the News | October 31, 2018

Scripps MD Anderson Medical Director Hailed as National Cancer Care Leader

Thomas Buchholz, MD, medical director of Scripps MD Anderson Cancer Center was featured recently in the Rancho Santa Fe Review.
Thomas Buchholz, MD, medical director of Scripps MD Anderson Cancer Center, discusses his new role and the vision for the new cancer center at Scripps.
Scripps in the News | October 30, 2018

Scripps ER Nurse Named National Magnet Nurse of the Year

Elizabeth Batcher, RN, a Scripps La Jolla emergency room nurse, holds her award after being named National Magnet Nurse of the Year.
Elizabeth Batcher of San Marcos, who is a registered nurse in the emergency room at Scripps La Jolla, was recently recognized as Magnet Nurse of the Year by...
Scripps in the News | October 26, 2018

Scripps Drug Expert Promotes Oct. 27 National Drug Take Back Day

Ole Snyder, MD, physician chair of Scripps Opioid Stewardship Program, and KUSI anchor Carlos Amezcua discuss National Drug Take-Back Day, Oct. 27.
Ole Snyder, MD, an opioid abuse expert, recently went on KUSI to promote National Drug Take Back Day Oct. 27 and explain what Scripps is doing in support.
Scripps in the News | October 16, 2018

Scripps Expert Comments on Drug to Treat Opioid Addiction

A bottle of a drug called buprenorphine, which Purdue Pharma has patented in a new form to treat opioid addiction.
A Scripps emergency room physician weighed in on a new version of a drug that Purdue Pharma has patented to treat opioid addiction.
Scripps in the News | October 12, 2018

Scripps Weight-Loss Expert Weighs in on Obesity Study

An overweight man measures his waist to see if he is by BMI definition obese.
Ken Fujioka, MD, a weight management specialist at Scripps Clinic, discussed the findings of a study that showed BMI alone cannot predict obesity-related...
Scripps in the News | October 3, 2018

Scripps Expert Discusses Future of Digital Health for Cardiovascular Medicine

A woman monitors her heart with a phone app that monitors heart health.
A Scripps cardiologist says technological advances are giving patients greater access to health care and more ways to monitor their health via digital devices.
Scripps in the News | September 28, 2018

Scripps ER Physician Warns About Rise in Xanax Abuse Among Teens

Xanax, anti-anxiety pills, which have been in news lately due to rise of abuse of Xanax pills among teenagers.
Roneet Lev, MD, an emergency room physician at Scripps Mercy Hospital, in a media interview recently warned against the rising abuse of Xanax among teenagers.
Scripps in the News | September 19, 2018

Scripps Encinitas Recognized As High Performing By U.S. News & World Report

The front of Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas.
Scripps Encinitas was recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a high performer treating heart failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Scripps in the News | September 18, 2018

Scripps Dermatologist Offers Skin Care Tips for Summer Sun Damage

Scripps Clinic Dermatologist David Chu, MD, on the set of KUSI where he discussed post-summer sun damage treatments.
David Chu, MD, a Scripps Clinic dermatologist discusses prevention and treatment of sun damage with KUSI, including cosmetic laser therapy to remove sunspots.