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Patient Stories | April 3, 2016

Grateful Family Thanks Scripps for Giving Them a Second Chance

The Klassen family gathers together for a playful moment in the park to honor National Nurses Week after receiving quality care from Scripps Health.
Scripps Health spokesperson Susan Taylor encourages the community to honor nurses during National Nurses Week through the Klassen family's inspiring story.
Patient Stories | April 3, 2016

Moving Forward with Parkinson’s Disease

Martin Adler turned to Scripps when he needed deep brain stimulation (DBS) to treat his Parkinson's disease.
After being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, physician Martin Adler turned to Scripps for his care, where underwent deep brain stimulation surgery.
Scripps in the News | April 3, 2016

New York Times Cites Scripps Expert on Colorectal Cancer Screening

Scripps Health expert quoted in New York Times article on colorectal cancer screening.
The NY Times cited Scripps Clinic gastroenterologist Williamson Strum, MD, in an article on public participation in colorectal cancer screening.
Scripps in the News | April 3, 2016

Scripps Cardiologist Named Among Most Influential Physician Executives

Once again, Scripps Clinic cardiologist Dr. Topol has made Modern Healthcare’s annual list of the 50 Most Influential Physician Executives and Leaders.
Patient Stories | March 30, 2016

Scripps’ Renowned Heart Care Saves Baseball Hall of Famer Rod Carew’s Life

Hall of Famer Rod Carew turned to Scripps for an LVAD when he was facing heart failure.
Major League Baseball Hall of Famer and All Star Rod Carew underwent a successful LVAD procedure from Scripps Health in San Diego, California
Scripps in the News | March 30, 2016

Scripps Cardiologist Discusses the 'New' Stethoscope on KPBS

In another installment, "Paying Till It Hurts," Scripps Health cardiologist, Dr. Eric Topol, was interviewed by NY Times writer Elisabeth Rosenthal. Covering the topic of hand held heart ultrasound device that may reduce healthcare costs.
On "Midday Edition,” Dr. Topol talks about pocket ultrasound devices that let doctors see the heart in real time.
Scripps in the News | March 30, 2016

Prebys Cardiovascular Institute, Nurse Executive Featured in Magazine

The Prebys Cardiovascular Institute is the most comprehensive center for heart care in San Diego and latest addition to the Scripps health care system.
Prebys Cardiovascular Institute and nurse executive Cindy Steckel, RN, were featured in HealthCare Business News magazine.
Scripps in the News | March 29, 2016

Scripps Experts Participate in Panel on Patient Data

Scripps experts discussed the challenges that wearable sensors and apps embedded in patients smartphones bring .
Scripps in the News | March 27, 2016

Time to Retire the Stethoscope?

Scripps study validates pocket ultrasound device that enables a physician to “look” at a patient’s heart.
In The Lancet, Dr. Topol and Dr. Barrett highlight the benefits of using a new pocket ultrasound device in place of a stethoscope for routine heart exams.
Scripps in the News | March 24, 2016

Scripps Cardiologist Discusses Life Saving Heart Pump on KUSI

Scripps Health, San Diego Cardiologist, Dr. Srivastava, Discusses Life Saving Heart Pump on KUSI.
Scripps Clinic heart failure cardiologist Ajay Srivastava, MD, appeared recently on KUSI to discuss the left ventricular assist device (LVAD).