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Dr. Eric Topol Addresses ‘Digital Native’ Graduates of Baylor College of Medicine
May 23, 2012 - NewsRenowned physician-researcher told medical school graduates that they will witness a health-care world transformed by genetic sequencing, wireless biosensors, cloud computing and online social networks as their new careers unfold. Read More
Weekly Adolescent Substance Abuse Seminars Offer Education and Help
May 21, 2012 - News, Scripps Memorial Hospital La JollaHelping parents understand adolescent alcohol or substance abuse is the goal of the informational adolescent intervention seminars offered by the Scripps McDonald Center located on the campus of Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. These weekly seminars ar Read More
Scripps Helps Fans Track Health Scores to Gain Competitive Edge
May 16, 2012 - NewsBig Leaguers are always looking for ways to gain an edge on the competition. As hitters, they analyze opposing pitchers for tendencies they can exploit. On defense, they study where batters most often hit the ball and position themselves in the field accordingly. A keen eye for detail can also pay off when it comes to staying healthy. During the 2012 season, Scripps will bring its Mobile Medica... 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
The Family Stone to Perform at Second Annual In Concert for Cancer Sept. 8
May 9, 2012 - NewsLegendary recording artist The Family Stone — featuring original members of Sly and the Family Stone — will perform at the second annual In Concert for Cancer on Saturday, Sept. 8 at 7:30 p.m. aboard the flight deck of the USS Midway Museum. Proceeds from the concert will benefit cancer survivorship programs at Scripps Cancer Center. The Family Stone includes founding members of Sly and the Fam... 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 Health and UnitedHealthcare Offer New Health Plan
May 3, 2012 - NewsScripps Health and UnitedHealthcare of California have begun offering a new health plan option called “SignatureValue Alliance” in San Diego. The new Alliance plan features high-performance networks, which include providers who meet quality and efficiency objectives. SignatureValue Alliance health plan enables employers and plan participants to experience health care cost savings without sacrif... Read More
Scripps Announces Arrival of San Diego’s First 3-D Mammography Technology
May 1, 2012 - News, Scripps Memorial Hospital EncinitasEncinitas, Calif. – San Diegans now have access to a new, highly advanced breast cancer diagnostic tool that improves the clarity and reliability of test results, with Scripps Health’s recent acquisition of 3-D digital breast tomosynthesis technology. Scripps recently began using the software with patients at Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas and plans to expand it to more of its facilities. ... Read More
Groundbreaking Marks Major Step for North County Hospital Expansion
April 27, 2012 - News, Scripps Memorial Hospital EncinitasExpansion plans at Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas took a major step forward with today’s groundbreaking of a Critical Care Building, which will more than double the size of the hospital’s current emergency department and increase the number of medical-surgical beds by 43 percent. The Critical Care Building is the centerpiece of the hospital’s $94 million second phase of expansion, which al... Read More