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Patient Stories
Runner Returns to Racing After Having a Heart Attack
When 47-year-old John Spangler arrived in the emergency department at Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, he looked and smelled like he had just run a marathon. That’s because he had. “I was sweaty and smelly, but it didn’t matter,” says John. “I told them I was having this weird feeling in my ...
- Wednesday, April 29th, 2009
- Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas
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Patient Stories
Young Surfer Gets Back to the Waves After Unique Surgery
As an avid surfer, Zack Pekin enjoys riding the waves of Southern California. He’s been surfing since he was 12. But after shattering his kneecap during his sophomore year in college, he was like a fish out of water. Severely damaging his patella — the triangular bone that covers and protects ...
- Tuesday, April 28th, 2009
- Scripps Clinic
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Patient Stories
Son Gives Dad a Lifesaving Gift
In 2001, San Diego veteran John Quesenberry knew something was wrong with his health. While organizing a reunion for the unit he served with during his first of two tours in Vietnam, the retired military officer felt like he had hit a wall. “I was in my mid 50s and tired all the time,” he said. “My ...
- Monday, April 27th, 2009
- Scripps Green Hospital, Scripps Clinic
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News
Public Invited to Cancer Survivors Day Celebration June 7
San Diego – Scripps Cancer Center will host a free celebration for local cancer survivors, their families and the community at large as part of the 22nd annual National Cancer Survivors Day celebration Sunday, June 7 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Valerie Timken Amphitheater at Scripps Green Hospital ...
- Thursday, April 23rd, 2009
- Scripps Green Hospital, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Scripps Mercy Hospital
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Health and Wellness
25 Tips for Preventing Trauma & Living a Safe, Healthy Life
In honor of May being National Trauma Awareness month and the 25th anniversary of the trauma system in San Diego County, we’ve put together 25 tips for preventing trauma and enjoying safe, healthy activities—whether you’re at home, on the road or just enj
- Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009
- Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
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Health and Wellness
Women’s Health Screenings: What You Need and When
The earlier we can detect and diagnose most diseases, the greater our chances of successfully treating them. This is especially true with problems such as breast cancer, cervical cancer, hormonal issues and other conditions that affect mostly women. H
- Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009
- Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
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News Releases
Scripps La Jolla Chief Executive Given Prestigious Award
Gary G. Fybel, FACHE, chief executive of Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, was awarded the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) Senior-Level Healthcare Executive Award. The Senior-Level Healthcare Executive Regent’s Award is presented to a c
- Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009
- Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
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Feature
A Different Breed of Healing
Once a week, Wayne Cornelius and his Labrador Retriever, Nena, stroll through Scripps Green Hospital looking for people who could use a dose of comfort and company. From the corridors to the patient rooms, there is no shortage of candidates. “Everyone lights-up when they see them,” said Kimberly ...
- Thursday, April 16th, 2009
- Scripps Clinic
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Scripps in the News
Dr. Eric Topol Discusses the West Wireless Health Institute on CNBC
Eric Topol, M.D., discusses the West Wireless Health Institute on CNBC’s “Street Signs” program. The first-of-its-kind institute brings together leaders in science, medicine, engineering and technology to help move emerging wireless health technologies quickly into the hands of ...
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Patient Stories
Woman Lives a Lighter Life After Weight Loss Surgery
A little more than one year after having bariatric surgery, Terri H. weighs 120 pounds less and has more energy than she’s had in decades. “There are so many things I can do now that I couldn’t before,” said the 53-year-old married mother from San Diego, Calif. “Before the surgery, I couldn’t even ...
- Monday, April 13th, 2009
- Scripps Green Hospital, Scripps Clinic