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Scripps in the News | January 29, 2021

Scripps Allergist Dispels Concerns About Allergic Reaction to COVID-19 Vaccines

Allergist Ron Simon, MD, was recently interviewed about the extremely small risk of having an allergic reaction to one of the COVID-19 vaccines.
Scripps in the News | January 27, 2021

Breast Cancer Survivor Now Turns Her Energy Toward Helping Others

After beating breast cancer, North County resident Carrie Steele is focused on helping other cancer patients. Learn more about her inspiring mindset.
Scripps in the News | January 22, 2021

CBS 8 News Explores Reasons Behind Declining Cancer Death Rates in U.S.

Cancer death rates continue to fall in the U.S. for the 27th straight year. Take an in-depth look at why as CBS News 8 interviews Thomas Buchholz, MD.
Scripps in the News | January 19, 2021

UT Columnist Thanks Scripps La Jolla Staff for COVID-19 Care

San Diego Union-Tribune columnist received COVID-19 care and thanks doctors, nurses and other staff and employees at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla.
Scripps in the News | January 18, 2021

Scripps CEO Discusses Expansion of COVID-19 Vaccination Efforts

As heard on KPBS, Chris Van Gorder discussed plans to make the COVID-19 vaccine available to people 65 and older, as well as supply issues.
Scripps in the News | December 28, 2020

Scripps ER Doctor Pleads With Public to Stay Home for Holidays

In a San Diego Union-Tribune article, Scripps emergency physician Juan Tovar, MD, pleaded with the public to help avoid spreading the coronavirus further.
Scripps in the News | December 22, 2020

Critical Need to Continue Cancer Screenings Amid Pandemic

The San Diego Union-Tribune interviewed Thomas Buchholz, MD, about the need for patients to continue their cancer screenings during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Scripps in the News | November 24, 2020

CBS 8 Story Features Champion Inline Skater’s Heart Valve Repair

CBS 8 News featured Roger Olson’s story along with Matthew Price, MD, the Scripps cardiologist who placed a MitraClip device in the patient’s heart.
Scripps in the News | November 18, 2020

Scripps CMO Says Hospitals Bracing for COVID-19 Spike After Thanksgiving

Chief Medical Officer Ghazala Sharieff, MD, told KPBS that Scripps Health is bracing for a spike in COVID-19 hospitalizations following the Thanksgiving...
Scripps in the News | November 16, 2020

New Approach to Lung Cancer Diagnoses at Scripps Makes Headlines

News outlets recently interviewed Samir Makani, MD, about new technology at Scripps that aims to diagnose lung diseases and lung cancer earlier.