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Scripps in the News
Scripps Wellderly Study Cited in Wall Street Journal
Read Secrets of the ‘Wellderly’, a September 2008 article in the Wall Street Journal that looks at longevity research studies. Dr. Eric Topol, director of Scripps Genomic Medicine, is one of the researchers cited who hope to uncover the genetic components of lifelong health.
- Friday, September 19th, 2008
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McDonald Center Counselor Speaks About Teen Drug Use on 10 News
Nancy Knott of Scripps McDonald Center speaks about teen prescription drug abuse on Channel 10 News, San Diego.
- Friday, September 12th, 2008
- Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
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Homeless get second chance
Scripps recently launched a collaborative pilot program with Catholic Charities to help homeless patients recover from their injuries or illnesses and get a fresh start.
- Thursday, August 28th, 2008
- Scripps Mercy Hospital
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Scripps Translational Science Institute's Cancer Gene Discovery on KFMB-TV
Local TV coverage of the announcement that researchers at Scripps Translational Science Institute (STSI) have contributed to a major genetic breakthrough – the discovery of a gene responsible for the majority of inherited cases of a common childhood cancer. The finding was reported online Aug. 24 in ...
- Monday, August 25th, 2008
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A dose of experience
This summer, Scripps Health launched its High School Exploration Program which allowed 12 high school students to work for Scripps while exploring health care professions beyond medicine and nursing.
- Friday, August 15th, 2008
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Scripps Emergency Training Event Featured on KPBS-FM
Scripps Health President and CEO Chris Van Gorder discusses Scripps’ involvement in a major emergency training event July 23. Scripps is partnering with U.S. Customs and Border Patrol, U.S. Marines, and local police and fire officials to cooperatively pr
- Thursday, July 17th, 2008
- Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
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Running on empty?
David Leopold, M.D., director of medical education at Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine, says skipping meals can be beneficial to reducing symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and auto-immune diseases. Dr. Leopold says mini-fasts are particularly effect
- Tuesday, June 24th, 2008
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Scripps in the News
Scripps Health Statement Regarding Administrative Penalties
For more than 80 years, Scripps has provided high quality health care for the people of San Diego. Each year, more than 400,000 patients trust us with their care. It is important for the public to understand that each of these incidents is self-reported by the hospitals involved. At Scripps, we ...
- Wednesday, May 21st, 2008
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Fiber is the ninja of the food world
Meg Woodard, R.D., a cooking instructor and registered dietitian at Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine, says consuming both soluble and insoluble fibers are essential to maintaining health. Ms. Woodard says soluble fiber is like a sponge that helps s
- Tuesday, April 1st, 2008
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Scripps in the News
Supplementing Your Heart Health: Omega-3, Plant Sterols, and More
Mimi Guarneri, M.D., cardiologist and medical director of Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine, recommends taking supplements and eating a Mediterranean diet to lower cholesterol and improve heart health.
- Thursday, March 27th, 2008