Recent Media Coverage
Showing 281-290 news of 501 total
-
Scripps in the News
The Savvy Patient - Healthy Pregnancy Equals a Healthy Baby
In this week’s “Savvy Patient” column in the San Diego Union-Tribune, Dana M. Shipp, M.D, provides valuable tips to help ensure a healthy pregnancy. Preparing for a baby’s arrival is important — but charting a course for mom’s health during pregnancy is even more vital. Here are some tips for ...
- Tuesday, August 9th, 2011
- Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas
-
Scripps in the News
Eating Healthy on a Budget Takes Planning
According to a recent study from the University of Washington, following the new dietary guidelines can add almost 10% to your food bill. We can either be a victim of high costs of food or we can take some actions to decrease that cost. Scripps Hospital nutritionist, Megan Boitano says eating ...
- Friday, August 5th, 2011
-
Scripps in the News
Historic Gift to Scripps Garners Media Attention
When Conrad Prebys’ $45 million donation to Scripps Health was announced on Wednesday, June 27, broadcast and print outlets in San Diego didn’t miss out on the opportunity to cover the momentous occasion. The gift was dedicated to the newly named Prebys Cardiovascular Institute —a ...
- Friday, July 29th, 2011
- Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
-
Scripps in the News
The Savvy Patient - Stay on top of concerns of older adults
In this week’s “Savvy Patient” column in the San Diego Union-Tribune, Dr. Richard Ricci, provides insight on the best strategies for caring for older adults. With many Americans living longer today, many older adults may find at some point needing some kind of daily living assistance from their ...
- Tuesday, July 26th, 2011
- Scripps Coastal Medical Center
-
Scripps in the News
The Savvy Patient - Tips on How to Cope with a Serious Diagnosis
In this week’s “Savvy Patient” column in the San Diego Union-Tribune, Thomas C. Lian, MD, provides tips on how to cope with a serious diagnosis. Getting news of a difficult condition – whether it’s cancer, heart disease or another major illness – can be a devastating experience for patients and ...
- Wednesday, June 29th, 2011
- Scripps Mercy Hospital
-
Scripps in the News
The Savvy Patient - Introducing the Hospitalist
In this week’s “Savvy Patient” column in the San Diego Union-Tribune, Scripps Health’s Bruce Covner, MD, introduces readers to a critical player on the inpatient care team: the hospitalist. Hospitalists are physicians who focus exclusively on caring for hospitalized patients. About 58 percent ...
- Tuesday, June 14th, 2011
- Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Scripps Green Hospital, Scripps Mercy Hospital, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas
-
Scripps in the News
Hundreds Gather at Scripps' 20th Annual Cancer Survivor's Day Celebration
More than 250 cancer survirvors came together with their families, friends and Scripps caregivers at the 20th annual cancer survivor’s day celebration at Scripps Green Hospital. Guests heard inspiration patient success stories, learned about the latest advances in cancer treatment and enjoyed ...
- Monday, June 13th, 2011
- Scripps Green Hospital
-
Scripps in the News
Expanding Cancer Services at Scripps to Be Most Advanced in Region
San Diego ABC affiliate Channel 10 covered the groundbreaking ceremonies May 24 for the Scripps Radiation Therapy Center, which will feature one of the world’s most advanced technologies for treating cancer. Construction is also under way on the Scripps Proton Therapy Center in Mira Mesa, ...
-
Scripps in the News
The Savvy Patient - Manage Diabetes with Lifestyle and Medication
In this week’s installment of The San Diego Union-Tribune’s “Savvy Patient” column, Scripps Health provides insight on managing diabetes. Many of the potential complications of chronic disease, such as diabetes, can be prevented with a combination of knowledge, lifestyle changes and ...
- Wednesday, May 18th, 2011
- Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Scripps Clinic, Scripps Coastal Medical Center, Scripps Mercy Hospital
-
Scripps in the News
Cooling It Can Save Lives
Therapeutic hypothermia dates back to ancient Greece, when Hippocrates recommended wounded soldiers be packed in snow. Today, it’s used to help prevent people who’ve had a cardiac arrest from suffering brain damage. Learn how physicians and staff at Scripps Health are using it to save patient ...
- Wednesday, May 18th, 2011
- Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla