Why Drugs Don't Help Diabetes Patients' Hearts

March 16, 2010 - Scripps in the News
TIME.com recently interviewed Dr. Daniel Einhorn, medical director at Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute, about a series of clinical research studies that will soon be published by The New England Journal of Medicine. The three treatment strategies were expected to prevent heart attacks among people with Type 2 diabetes. Einhorn, an author on two of the three studies, discussed the studies’ me... Read More

New Advice for Prostate Checkups

March 4, 2010 - Scripps in the News, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
The 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 Jolla
The 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 Jolla
The 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 Clinic
Scripps 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 Hospital
USA 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 News
Chris 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 Jolla
Nancy 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 Jolla
In 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 News
Chris 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

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