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Meet Our Doctors at a Health Fair in Rancho Bernardo
June 29, 2009 - News Releases, Scripps ClinicParticipate in a Day of Wellness at Scripps Clinic Rancho Bernardo on Saturday, July 25 and get to know members of the medical team at one of the newest health care facilities in San Diego. From primary care to podiatry, physicians from multiple specialties will be on hand to say hello at our hybrid health fair. Part fun and part function, a Day of Wellness is an event designed to keep you and ... Read More
Plan Budget-Friendly Meals from the Bottom Up
June 29, 2009 - News Releases, Scripps Memorial Hospital La JollaWhen you’re trying to cut back on your food budget, it may seem like the only budget-friendly foods are ramen noodles and macaroni and cheese. But the fact is, you can enjoy healthy, delicious meals without spending a fortune. Read More
Scripps Health Statement in Response to June 26 Tri-City News Conference
June 26, 2009 - News ReleasesSan Diego – Scripps Health has a very positive relationship with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and we cooperate fully with the agency whenever asked. We also are proactive in bringing information to them when patient safety issues involving our care are raised. Tri-City’s claim that Scripps has “not agreed to open its records to the Department of Public Health” is not true. ... Read More
Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas Devotes $35.4 Million to Community Benefit Programs in 2008
June 3, 2009 - News Releases, Scripps Memorial Hospital EncinitasENCINITAS – Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas devoted approximately $35.4 million to local community benefit programs and services during fiscal year 2008, according to the non-profit hospital’s recently released 2009 Community Benefit Plan & Report. While the largest portion of its community benefit efforts went toward uncompensated care, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas also invested in ... Read More
Three La Jolla-Based Scripps Health Institutions Devote $132.5 Million to Community Benefit Programs in 2008
June 3, 2009 - News Releases, Scripps Memorial Hospital La JollaLA JOLLA – Three La Jolla-based Scripps Health institutions – Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Scripps Green Hospital and Scripps Clinic – combined to contribute $132.5 million to local community benefit programs and services during fiscal year 2008, according to their recently released 2009 Community Benefit Plan & Report. While the largest portion of the community benefit efforts went towa... Read More
Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista Devotes $28.6 Million to Community Benefit Programs in 2008
June 3, 2009 - News Releases, Scripps Mercy HospitalCHULA VISTA – Scripps Mercy Hospital devoted $28.6 million to local community benefit programs and services during fiscal year 2008, according to the non-profit hospital campus’ recently released 2009 Community Benefit Plan & Report. While the largest portion of its community benefit efforts went toward uncompensated care, Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista also invested in programs to train ne... Read More
Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego and Mercy Clinic Devote $79.8 Million to Community Benefit Programs in 2008
June 3, 2009 - News Releases, Scripps Mercy HospitalSAN DIEGO – Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego and Mercy Clinic devoted $79.8 million to local community benefit programs and services during fiscal year 2008, according to their recently released 2009 Community Benefit Plan & Report. While the largest portion of the community benefit efforts went toward uncompensated care, Scripps Mercy Hospital and its Mercy Clinic also invested in programs to ... Read More
Scripps Health Devotes $287.7 Million To Community Benefit Programs in Fiscal Year 2008
June 3, 2009 - News ReleasesSAN DIEGO – Scripps Health devoted $287.7 million to local community benefit programs and services during fiscal year 2008, according to the non-profit health system’s recently released 2009 Community Benefit Plan & Report. While the largest portion of its community benefit efforts went toward uncompensated care, Scripps also invested in programs to train new physicians, provide health screenin... Read More
Dr. Eric Topol Named Gary and Mary West Chair of Innovative Medicine
June 2, 2009 - News ReleasesSan Diego – The Gary and Mary West Foundation has made a $5 million endowment to Scripps Health to establish the Gary and Mary West Chair of Innovative Medicine. Eric J. Topol, M.D., chief academic officer of Scripps Health and director of Scripps Translational Science Institute, has been named the inaugural chair. In addition, Dr. Topol has been recently appointed to the board of directors of ... Read More
Scripps Health Statement Regarding Tri-City Medical Center Lawsuit
June 2, 2009 - News Releases, Scripps Coastal Medical CenterToday, Tri-City Healthcare District filed suit against Scripps Health, making a number of frivolous complaints about our business practices and our relationships with our physicians. The lawsuit is a desperate and cynical effort by Tri-City to deflect the public’s attention away from its own well-publicized operational and management issues. Further, Tri-City is making a blatant effort to limit... Read More