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Scripps in the News
Scripps Health Revises Visitation Policy to Protect from the Flu
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 ...
- Wednesday, November 11th, 2009
- Scripps Green Hospital, Scripps Clinic, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Scripps Mercy Hospital
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News Releases
Scripps Wellness Day Set for Oct. 17; Events Planned in Six Locations Countywide
San Diego – San Diegans can learn new ways to improve their health and well-being at the inaugural Scripps Wellness Day Saturday, Oct. 17 from 8 a.m. to noon. Scripps Health will host six events simultaneously in La Jolla, Rancho Bernardo, Carlsbad, Chula Vista and Hillcrest at various Scripps ...
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Circle of Life 100 Raises $100,000 to Benefit Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas
Encinitas – Pairing fabulous designer shoes with lush wines, the Fifth Annual Circle of Life 100 Celebration: Wine, Women and Shoes event on Sept. 10, 2009, raised $100,000 to benefit women’s diagnostic imaging equipment and technology at Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas. During the event, Circle ...
- Monday, September 28th, 2009
- Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas
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Patient Stories
Young Mother Receives Lifesaving Care During Son’s Birth
Miranda and Bryce Klassen have been married four years. As they stand in a small garden with family and friends, they share a toast to celebrate their wedding anniversary. There are smiles and hugs from the group of well wishers — and on this special occasion, there are even a few tears. Their ...
- Tuesday, September 1st, 2009
- Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas
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Scripps in the News
Health Care Reform: Scripps Offers Provider Perspectives
As health care reform continues to take shape, Scripps Health President and CEO Chris Van Gorder shares insights from the health care provider point of view. Van Gorder spoke with KUSI News about the need for universal patient coverage and tort reform, as well as problems with a single-payer system ...
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News Releases
Scripps Hospitals Have Higher Survival Rates for Pneumonia, Heart Failure
San Diego — Two Scripps hospitals have among the best survival rates in the country for pneumonia and one has one of the best survival rates for heart failure nationally, according to the latest report released by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The report, released yesterday ...
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Scripps Encinitas Re-Accredited for Brain Injury Treatment and Stroke Rehabilitation
San Diego – Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas has earned full re-accreditation in the areas of Inpatient Rehabilitation, Brain Injury, Stroke Services and Outpatient Medical Rehabilitation for Brain Injury by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) — the gold ...
- Monday, July 6th, 2009
- Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas
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News Releases
Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas Devotes $35.4 Million to Community Benefit Programs in 2008
ENCINITAS – Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas devoted approximately $35.4 million to local community benefit programs and services during fiscal year 2008, according to the non-profit hospital’s recently released 2009 Community Benefit Plan & Report. While the largest portion of its community ...
- Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009
- Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas
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Scripps in the News
City Council Votes to Allow Scripps Encinitas Hospital Expansion to Proceed
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 ...
- Thursday, May 14th, 2009
- Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas
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News
May is Stroke Month
Stroke affects people of all ages, ethnicities and backgrounds. Fortunately, most strokes are preventable. We can all take steps to avoid having a stroke, or respond quickly when someone around us is having one. Stroke facts Stroke is our nation’s No. 3 killer and a leading cause of disability Each ...