Scripps Polster Care Center Weighs in on New Mammogram Recommendations

November 19, 2009 - Scripps in the News, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
Two days after a government task force recommended women wait until age 50 to get mammograms, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius told women yesterday to ignore that advice and continue getting regular mammograms starting at age 40. The new recommendations have left women confused about one of the most common cancer screenings. To get some answers, The San Diego Union-Tribune ... Read More

Scripps Expert Talks About the H1N1 Vaccination

November 11, 2009 - Scripps in the News, Scripps Mercy Hospital
This year San Diego and the rest of the nation are facing two types of flu — H1N1 and seasonal flu. While seasonal flu typically will not appear until late December or early January, H1N1 is already active in San Diego County. San Diego’s NBC affiliate reports on the availability of the H1N1 nasal-spray vaccination and the high-risk populations who should receive this vaccine. Dr. Gonzalo Ballo... Read More

Scripps Health Revises Visitation Policy to Protect from the Flu

November 11, 2009 - Scripps in the News, Scripps Green Hospital, Scripps Clinic, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas , Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla , Scripps Mercy Hospital
As cases of flu continue to increase in San Diego County and elsewhere, Scripps Health is taking appropriate measures to maintain a healthy environment for patients and staff. San Diego’s NBC affiliate reports on the newly-added restrictions to Scripps’ existing patient visitation policy. All visitors will be screened for flu-like symptoms and those showing signs will be asked to leave. In addi... Read More

Scripps Mercy Hospital Gives a Lesson in Hand Washing

November 11, 2009 - Scripps in the News, Scripps Mercy Hospital
Keeping hands clean is one of the best ways to avoid getting the seasonal and H1N1 flu. Scripps Health experts recommend washing hands by using warm water and soap, and rubbing for at least 20 seconds before rinsing. Alcohol-based hand sanitizers are also effective. San Diego 6 Evening News revealed how some germs can be left behind; Scripps Mercy demonstrated with a product called Glo Germ. Wa... Read More

Scripps Becomes First in U.S. to Use New N95 Respirators for H1N1 Protection

November 11, 2009 - Scripps in the News
As the H1N1 flu virus continues to spread, the need for N95 respirators is growing, which has caused a national shortage of respirators for health care workers. Scripps Health recently became the first health system in the U.S. to begin equipping its employees with a new type of N95 respirator that provides added protection against microorganisms. Scripps spoke to NBC 7/39 about how the availab... Read More

Scripps Becomes First in U.S. to Offer Genetic Tests for Stent Patients

November 3, 2009 - Scripps in the News, Scripps Green Hospital
Scripps Health is breaking new ground by offering genetic testing to stent patients to screen for gene variants that affects their ability to respond to the blood thinner Plavix. The testing will give doctors vastly improved data that will lead to an individualized approach to each patient’s treatment. Initially, the tests are being offered to elective stent patients at Scripps Green Hospital, ... Read More

Scripps Doctors Share Why Our Bodies Do Strange Things

October 28, 2009 - Scripps in the News, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
Dr. John Spinosa, chief of staff and a pathologist at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, contributed his expertise for an article in the Health section of the San Diego Union-Tribune. The article, “Getting to the Bottom of Why Our Bodies Do Strange Things,” gives insights into common health mysteries including why we get goose bumps, charley horses, hiccups and brain freezes. Dr. Raneth Heng, ... Read More

Scripps Cardiac Care Unit Profiled in Nursing Publication

October 20, 2009 - Scripps in the News, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
The Cardiac Care Unit at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla recently appeared in an article in the October issue of Bold Voices, the official publication of the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN). The article tells the story of one grateful patient and his family that took each of his 80 caregivers on a San Diego Bay cruise. The patient, Robert Lichtman, is the father of KNSD 7... Read More

San Diego Magazine Profiles San Diego’s First Female Surgeon

October 16, 2009 - Scripps in the News, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
San Diego Magazine recently profiled former Scripps physician Dr. Anita Figueredo. The profile outlines Dr. Figueredo’s remarkable life, which includes being the first female surgeon in San Diego—practicing at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, raising nine children and befriending Mother Teresa. The article will appear in the November issue of the magazine. The story of Dr. Figueredo’s journe... Read More

Scripps Trauma Expert Discusses Trauma Crisis in U.S.

October 16, 2009 - Scripps in the News, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla , Scripps Mercy Hospital
Chicago—Scripps Health Chief Medical Officer Dr. Brent Eastman, FACS, presented a keynote speech on the state of U.S. trauma care at the American College of Surgeons’ annual Clinical Congress in Chicago Oct. 13, 2009. Afterward, Dr. Eastman participated in a media briefing where he summarized key points from his lecture. Dr. Eastman revealed new data showing gaps in trauma care — particularly i... Read More

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