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Scripps in the News | November 16, 2011
Putting Heart Attacks on Ice
Al Fields had a heart attack while running. When he woke up four days later at Scripps, he learned his body had been cooled drastically to help him heal.
News Releases | July 26, 2011
Conrad Prebys Gives $45 Million to Scripps Health
The San Diego philanthropist is fighting back against the disease that almost ended his life by donating to the most advanced cardiac center on the West Coast.
News Releases | June 20, 2011
Scripps Health Breaks Ground on Scripps Cardiovascular Institute
Scripps Health today celebrated the start of construction for the $456 million Scripps Cardiovascular Institute.
Patient Stories | April 3, 2011
Revolutionary Heart Valve Surgery Performed at Scripps
Retired elementary school teacher Ruth Bradshaw underwent a successful percutaneous heart valve replacement and resumed her active lifestyle.
News Releases | February 24, 2011
Scripps Awards Contracts for First Phase of Regional Medical Campus Expansion
Scripps in the News | January 24, 2011
The Savvy Patient - Don’t Shy Away from Getting a Second Opinion
In this installment of The Union-Tribune’s “Savvy Patient” column, Scripps Health provides insight about seeking a second opinion after a diagnosis.
News Releases | November 16, 2010
Scripps Unveils 25-Year Master Plan to Create Comprehensive Regional Medical Campus in La Jolla
Scripps today unveiled a 25-year master plan that will rebuild Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla to meet the region’s health care needs.
Scripps in the News | November 8, 2010
Heart EKGs Could Prevent Sudden Cardiac Arrest in Teens
As seen on KFMB, a Scripps cardiologist discusses the possible warning signs of sudden cardiac arrest in seemingly healthy teenagers.
Scripps in the News | October 12, 2010
Scripps Heart Surgeon Shares Knowledge in China
As seen in Rancho Santa Fe Review, cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon William Wang, MD, lectured and exchanged information with doctors at Beijing Hospital.
Patient Stories | April 28, 2009
Runner Returns to Racing After Having a Heart Attack
After running a marathon, Scripps Health patient John Spangler arrived in the emergency department due to heart attack, but survived thanks to expert care.