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Scripps in the News | June 12, 2017

Weight Often Problem After Quitting Smoking

One side effect from the largely successful campaign to reduce smoking has been weight gain by some people after they kick the habit.
Scripps in the News | June 12, 2017

Scripps Cancer Patient and Doctor Ballroom Dance Draws Media Spotlight

A bedside pact between a doctor and her cancer patient came true over the weekend when Dr. Irene Hutchins and cancer survivor Steve Valentine, ballroom danced.
Health and Wellness | June 12, 2017

New Technology Helps Diabetic Mother of Two Finish her First Full Marathon

New technology integrated by Scripps clinic Endocrinologist helps diabetes patient and mother of two finish a marathon without compliactions.
Scripps in the News | June 12, 2017

Scripps Cancer Patient with Positive Attitude Featured in Encinitas Advocate

The front of Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas.
Cancer patient Dennis Baca spread his message of positivity in an Encinitas Advocate story. He'll speak at cancer survivors day June 24 at Scripps Encinitas.
News Releases | June 9, 2017

Study Shows Texting as Good as Medication at Improving Type 2 Diabetes Management

Patients with diabetes who got health-related texts for six months saw improvements in blood sugar levels equal to those from some glucose-lowering medicine.
News Releases | June 7, 2017

Qualcomm to Offer Premier Health Care Experience for San Diego Employees in Collaboration with Scripps Health

Qualcomm Inc. has formed a strategic alliance with Scripps Health to provide new custom health plans to its San Diego-based employees and dependents in 2018.
Health and Wellness | June 6, 2017

A Year After Her Stroke, Policewoman Is Back on Board

A year after a life-threatening stroke, Oceanside police officer Angela Guerra has returned to work and won a gold medal in cross-country skiing.
Scripps in the News | June 5, 2017

Scripps Mercy Physician Leader Discusses Drugged Driving with KPBS

Michael Sise, MD, chief of staff and senior trauma surgeon at Scripps Mercy, discussed drugged driving with KPBS radio and television news programs recently.
Blog: Front-Line Leader | June 2, 2017

Timeless Leadership Advice

I recently had the pleasure of addressing the Becker’s Hospital Review 8th Annual Meeting held in Chicago.
Scripps in the News | June 2, 2017

Blood Pressure Basics

Ge aware of your blood pressure and the significance of having it checked. Know your numbers, because high blood pressure, or hypertension, can quietly damage your body for years before symptoms develop.
Just in time to mark National Blood Pressure Awareness Month in May, cardiologist Elizabeth Kaback recently discussed the basics of blood pressure.