Miraculous Recovery of Scripps Cancer Survivor Featured on NBC-TV

July 1, 2009 - Scripps in the News, Scripps Green Hospital, Scripps Clinic, Cancer Care, Cancer Care, Blood and Marrow Transplantation, Blood and Marrow Transplantation
Scripps cancer survivor Gerry Black reaches a milestone in 2009 that doctors consider a medical miracle — 10 years of being healthy, active and disease-free after being diagnosed with multiple myeloma. Patients with multiple myeloma have an average life expectancy of 3 years and their mortality rate is 100 percent. Gerry was part of a cutting-edge clinical research program at Scripps Green Hosp... Read More

Robot Performs Delicate Heart Surgery: CBS Channel 8

June 30, 2009 - Scripps in the News, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla , Cardiac Arrhythmia , Cardiac Arrhythmia, Heart Care, Heart Care
A new robotic heart catheter system offers new hope for the more than 2.2 million Americans who suffer from atrial fibrillation. The procedure, called a catheter ablation for supraventricular tachycardia, is a common "arrhythmia":http://www.scripps.org/lo Read More

Personal Genetic Testing Study Featured On TV News Nationally

June 19, 2009 - Scripps in the News
Scripps Translational Science Institute is leading a landmark research study to see if taking part in personal genetic tests helps people lead healthier lives. The study is offering genome scans to up to 10,000 participants to identify their risk for 20 health conditions, and will then will track changes in their health and lifestyle habits after they receive their scan results. The 20-year stu... Read More

Scripps Shares Best Practices as a Top Health Care Employer

June 19, 2009 - Scripps in the News
Hospitals & Health Networks magazine recently explored how the nation’s leading health care organizations are dealing with staffing challenges. Vic Buzachero, Scripps Health’s senior vice president of human resources, shared best practices implemented by Scripps to help its workforce thrive. Scripps has earned national recognition for workplace excellence from Fortune magazine, AARP and Working... Read More

Scripps McDonald Center Addresses Economy's Impact on Rehab

June 5, 2009 - Scripps in the News, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla , Alcohol and Drug Treatment, Alcohol and Drug Treatment
The Scripps McDonald Center, residential treatment and detox program for drugs and alcohol, is experiencing a decline in admissions as a result of the poor economy. Center officials believe the reasons for the reduction is due to the fact that people are Read More

Scripps Cancer Survivor's Day Preview on NBC 7/39

June 5, 2009 - Scripps in the News, Scripps Green Hospital, Cancer Care
The 21st annual National Cancer Survivor’s Day is June 7, and hundreds of local survivors will gather to celebrate at Scripps Green Hospital La Jolla. Among the newest advances in the fight against cancer is breast specific gamma imaging, which can uncover hard-to-detect tumors that mammograms sometimes miss. Scripps recently introduced this new diagnostic procedure, and V Tartar, MD recently a... Read More

Dr. Eric Topol Profiled as GQ Rock Star of Science on Fox 5

May 25, 2009 - Scripps in the News
Scripps Health Chief Academic Officer Eric Topol, M.D., is part of a new national public service campaign that gives the star treatment to the world of science. Appearing in the June 2009 issue of GQ magazine, the campaign pairs musical celebrities such as Seal, Sheryl Crow and Will.i.am with 11 scientists from the nation’s leading research institutions. The campaign spotlights the need for gre... Read More

Scripps Genetic Testing Study Featured in San Diego Union-Tribune

May 17, 2009 - Scripps in the News
The San Diego Union-Tribune chronicles the personal stories of three Scripps Health employees who are taking part in the Scripps Genomic Health Initiative. The landmark research study aims to find out if people who undergo personal genetic testing will take steps to improve their health through diet, exercise, medical screenings and other means. The 20-year study is sponsored by Scripps Transla... Read More

City Council Votes to Allow Scripps Encinitas Hospital Expansion to Proceed

May 14, 2009 - Scripps in the News, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas
The Encinitas City Council voted on May 13 to allow the expansion of Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas to proceed. The council’s vote denied an appeal of a city planning commission decision that approved the project’s environmental report, and approved the required building permits. In explaining its decision, the city council cited the growing community’s need for additional medical services... Read More

Wellness Program Helps Scripps Avoid Health Care Costs: KPBS-FM Segment

May 5, 2009 - Scripps in the News
Scripps employees can save money on health insurance — and get healthier at the same time — by enrolling in the company’s wellness program. Vic Buzachero, senior corporate vice president of human resources, and several others from Scripps spoke to KPBS-FM about the program. They talk about the benefits of wellness, both to the organization and individuals, and share goals they have reached due ... Read More

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