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Know the Signs and Symptoms of Food Allergies
May 16, 2012 - Scripps in the News, Scripps Green Hospital, Scripps ClinicJohn Kelso, MD, an allergist at Scripps Clinic discusses food allergy awareness for children with KUSI. Learn why food allergies are on the rise, what foods cause allergies and what symptoms to watch for. As seen on KUSI. Read More
Scripps Manager Awarded University Scholarship
May 14, 2012 - News, Scripps Green HospitalJancie Grover, patient care manager at Scripps Green Hospital’s gastrointestinal laboratory, has been awarded the Scripps and Grand Canyon University Scholarship for Leaders. The scholarship is a product of Scripps’ ongoing academic partnership with Grand Canyon University; the university offers tuition discounts to Scripps employees who enroll in health care-related degree programs. Based on t... Read More
Scripps Doctors Study Novel New Device to Diagnose Irregular Heart Beat
May 11, 2012 - News, Scripps Green Hospital, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Scripps ClinicA study conducted at Scripps Health has found that a novel new heart monitoring device helped emergency room patients avoid unnecessary follow-up care. Scripps Health electrophysiologist Steven Higgins, MD, presented findings of the study, titled “Prevalence of Arrhythmias in Emergency Department Patients Discharged Using a Novel Ambulatory Cardiac Monitor,” today at the Heart Rhythm Society’s ... Read More
Scripps to Host Cancer Survivors Day Celebrations in June
May 8, 2012 - News, Scripps Green Hospital, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Scripps Mercy HospitalScripps Cancer Center will host free public celebrations throughout the month of June for local cancer survivors, their families, friends and the community at large at each of its four hospitals across San Diego County, in conjunction with the 25th annual National Cancer Survivors Day. The programs are open to all residents who have a history of cancer (and their guests), regardless of where pa... Read More
Scripps Participates in National Prescription Drug Take Back
April 19, 2012 - News, Scripps Green Hospital, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, Scripps Mercy Hospital, Scripps Clinic, Scripps Coastal Medical CenterScripps as part of the nationwide prescription drug take back day will host five drop-off locations in San Diego County. On Saturday, April 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., personnel will be available to accept unused prescription drugs from people who want to dispose of their medications safely and anonymously at the following Scripps Health locations: Scripps Coastal Medical Center Carlsbad2176 Sa... Read More
Be Smart About Medication Storage and Disposal
April 18, 2012 - Wellness, Scripps Green Hospital, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, Scripps Mercy Hospital, Scripps ClinicBy Victoria Serrano Adams, PharmD, Scripps Health When used as directed, prescription medications can save lives. However, if they are used incorrectly, they also can be deadly. Improper use of medications—whether accidental or intentional—can be extremely dangerous. Brightly colored capsules or tiny tablets can look like candy to young children. Depending on the drug, even just a few pills can... Read More
Scripps Green Hospital Ranked Among Top U.S. Teaching Hospitals
April 17, 2012 - Scripps in the News, Scripps Green HospitalFor the third consecutive year and fifth time overall, Scripps Green Hospital has been named one of the top teaching hospitals in the nation by the international business research and information firm Thomson Reuters. The annual 100 Top Hospitals list identifies the best U.S. medical centers based on their overall organizational performance. The 2012 list was released on Monday by Thomson Reute... Read More
New Pap Guidelines: Is The Annual Exam Gone?
April 10, 2012 - Wellness, Scripps Green Hospital, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Scripps Mercy Hospital, Scripps Clinic, Scripps Coastal Medical CenterCervical cancer was once the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in American women. In the 1930s, more American women died of cervical cancer than any other kind of cancer, including breast or lung. But in 1943, a new method for cervical screening was introduced. The Babeș-Papanicolaou test (named after physicians who pioneered the method), also called a “Pap smear” or “Pap test,” became the... Read More
Scripps Cardiologist Weighs in on Statin Debate
March 6, 2012 - Scripps in the News, Scripps Green HospitalCholesterol-lowering statins might be doing more harm than good in some patients, Scripps Health Chief Academic Officer Eric Topol, MD cautioned in a March 4 Op-Ed article in the New York Times. He called for more research into the relationship between the drugs and higher rates of diabetes. Dr. Topol also weighed in on combination therapies that mix statins with other cholesterol-lowering drug... Read More
Breast Care Center at Scripps Green Earns Prestigious Accreditation
February 28, 2012 - News, Scripps Green HospitalThe Breast Care Center at Scripps Green Hospital has earned a three-year accreditation from the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC), a program of the American College of Surgeons. NAPBC accreditation is awarded only to those centers that have voluntarily committed to provide the highest level of quality breast care and undergo a rigorous evaluation process and review of th... Read More