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New Advice for Prostate Checkups
March 4, 2010 - Scripps in the News, Scripps Memorial Hospital La JollaThe San Diego Union-Tribune recently published an article about the recently revised prostate cancer testing recommendations from the American Cancer Society. Scott Simon, MD, a urologist at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla provided his expertise on prostate cancer screenings. Read New advice for prostate checkups Media Contact: Lisa OhmstedePhone: 858-626-7142E-mail: ohmstede.lisa@scrippshea... Read More
Stroke Study Finds Neck Stent Safe, Effective
March 2, 2010 - Scripps in the News, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas , Scripps Memorial Hospital La JollaThe San Diego Union-Tribune recently published an article about a landmark study from the National Institutes of Health. The study compared two stroke prevention procedures—surgery and stenting—and showed them to be equally safe and effective. John Barr, MD, medical director of neurointerventional radiology at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla and Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, was quote... Read More
Teen Bit by Rattlesnake is Saved at Scripps La Jolla
March 1, 2010 - Scripps in the News, Scripps Memorial Hospital La JollaThe North County Times recently ran an article about Dorian Guerrazzi, a teen who was treated at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla for a rattlesnake bite. Dr. Sean Deitch, an emergency department physician at Scripps La Jolla worked quickly to save the teen’s life. According to Dorian’s father, “the team at Scripps La Jolla moved faster than the snake that bit him.” Read Rattlesnake season arr... Read More
Padres' Head Team Physician from Scripps Discusses Advances in Sports Medicine
March 1, 2010 - Scripps in the News, Scripps ClinicScripps Clinic orthopedic surgeon and Padres head team physician Heinz Hoenecke, MD, discusses the latest in sports medicine on the San Diego 6 Morning News. The 2010 baseball season marks the 30th year that Scripps Clinic has been the official health care provider of the San Diego Padres. Dr. Hoenecke discusses a variety of key advances in sports medicine, including new cutting-edge technology... Read More
USA Today Cites Scripps’ Leadership in Gene Testing to Guide Treatment
February 25, 2010 - Scripps in the News, Scripps Green HospitalUSA Today chronicles the leadership of Scripps Health in offering genetic testing to its elective stent patients. Read More
Scripps Health Medical Response Team Returns from Haiti
February 12, 2010 - Scripps in the NewsChris Van Gorder, Scripps Health President and CEO, talks with San Diego 6 reporter, Marc Bailey, about the current conditions of the post-earthquake victims in Haiti, the Scripps Health Medical Response Team, which recently returned from a weeklong mission at St. Francois de Sales hospital, and ways in which San Diegans can help with the relief effort. For more information about the Scripps re... Read More
Scripps McDonald Center Counselor Speaks on Teen Addictions
February 8, 2010 - Scripps in the News, Scripps Memorial Hospital La JollaNancy Knott, a substance abuse counselor at Scripps McDonald Center at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, was recently interviewed on the issue of teen substance abuse. Watch interview on teen substance abuse Knott talks about how the rise in chemical dependency among San Diego teens. As seen on CW 6, January 29, 2010. Media Contact: Lisa OhmstedePhone: 858-626-7142Email: ohmstede.lisa@scripps... Read More
Scripps Counselor Discusses Teen Drinking and Driving
February 8, 2010 - Scripps in the News, Scripps Memorial Hospital La JollaIn the wake of several car accidents in San Diego, Calif. involving teen drinking, Nancy Knott, a substance abuse counselor at Scripps McDonald Center at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla talks about how parents can become more involved in their teens lives and prevent drunk driving. As seen on ABC Channel 10 on December 8, 2009. Watch interview on teen drinking Media Contact: Lisa OhmstedePho... Read More
Scripps Health Medical Response Team Returns from Haiti
February 5, 2010 - Scripps in the NewsChris Van Gorder, Scripps Health President and CEO, talks with KPBS news reporters about the current conditions of the post-earthquake victims in Haiti and the Scripps Health Medical Response Team, which recently returned from a weeklong mission at St. Francois de Sales hospital. Hear the KPBS-FM story: Read Scripps Health CEO Talks About Organization’s Medical Mission To Haiti Media Contact: S... Read More
Scripps Hospitals Receive Top Rating for Clinical Excellence
January 27, 2010 - Scripps in the News, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas , Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla , Scripps Mercy HospitalKPBS News reports today that four Scripps hospital campuses have been rated in the top 5 percent in the country for clinical excellence. The designation is based on lower than average mortality and complication rates. An independent ratings firm awarded this distinction to 21 hospitals in California, and 269 nationwide. Learn more Hear the KPBS-FM story: Read Scripps Hospitals Get High Marks Read More