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Scripps Becomes First in U.S. to Offer Genetic Tests for Stent Patients
November 3, 2009 - Scripps in the News, Scripps Green HospitalScripps 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 JollaDr. 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 , Heart Care, Heart CareThe 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 JollaSan 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, Emergency and Trauma, Emergency and Trauma, Emergency and TraumaChicago—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
The San Diego Trauma System Presents 'The Truth About Trauma'
September 28, 2009 - Scripps in the News, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla , Scripps Mercy Hospital, Emergency and Trauma, Emergency and Trauma, Emergency and TraumaThis year, San Diego Trauma System celebrated 25 years of helping patients through their most devastating moments and paving the way for some of their biggest triumphs. To commemorate their service to the community, the video “The Truth About Trauma” showcases the history of the trauma system in San Diego County over the past 25 years. The Truth About Trauma: Introduction Host and narrator Caro... Read More
Scripps Physician Discusses Local Teen’s Stroke on KUSI News
September 28, 2009 - Scripps in the News, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla , Neurosciences, NeurosciencesEighteen-year-old Claire Cordua had just graduated from Westview High School in Rancho Penasquitos. She was spending a leisurely summer hanging out with friends, tutoring, babysitting and getting ready to head off to college. All that changed on July 17, when Claire suffered a massive stroke. Her life was saved twice that day – once by her quick-thinking boyfriend and, then again, by Giuseppe A... Read More
Neurointerventional Radiologists from Scripps Hospitals Profiled in Local Paper
September 25, 2009 - Scripps in the News, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla , Neurosciences, Neurosciences, Neurosciences, Neurosurgery, Stroke CareDrs. John D. Barr and Giuseppe Ammirati —neurointerventional radiologists from Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla and Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas — were recently profiled in the Rancho Santa Fe Review: Read: Media Contact: Lisa OhmstedePhone: 858-626-7142Email: ohmstede.lisa@scrippshealth.org Read More
A Stroke at 18? Local Teen’s Life Saved Twice in One Day
September 21, 2009 - Scripps in the News, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla , Neurosciences, NeurosciencesEighteen-year-old Claire Cordua had just graduated from Westview High School in Rancho Penasquitos. She was spending a leisurely summer hanging out with friends, tutoring, babysitting and getting ready to head off to college. All that changed on July Read More
Medical Director of Scripps Center for Executive Health Profiled in Local Papers
September 21, 2009 - Scripps in the News, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla , Executive Health, Executive HealthDr. Scott Carstens, medical director of the Scripps Center for Executive Health, was recently profiled in the Rancho Santa Fe Review. To view the entire story, click here Read More