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Scripps in the News | April 4, 2019

Scripps Doctor Discusses Measles Outbreaks Across Nation

David Miller, MD, a primary care physician, discussed the recent outbreak of measles across the nation and the importance of getting your children vaccinated on Fox 5 News.
David Miller, MD, a primary care doctor at Scripps, discusses the latest measles outbreaks across the United States and what it means for San Diego.
Scripps in the News | April 3, 2019

Clinical Trial at Scripps Paves Way for More Patients to Benefit from Minimally Invasive Heart Valve Procedure

Dr. Paul Teirstein, MD, an interventional cardiologist, uses minimally invasive catheter-based procedures to treat certain heart problems.
A U-T story highlighted a clinical trial at Scripps that is allowing more patients to benefit from minimally invasive heart valve replacement.
Scripps in the News | April 1, 2019

Scripps CEO Goes Into EMT Mode During Flight Emergency

Scripps Health President and CEO Chris Van Gorder recently went into EMT mode to help an ailing passenger on a flight. Seen in this photo helping with a rescue mission in a separate incident.
Scripps CEO and President Chris Van Gorder recently used his EMT training to help an ailing passenger during a flight. Modern Health Care featured the story.
Scripps in the News | March 29, 2019

Scripps MD Anderson Expert Discusses Proposed Mammography Guidelines

Scripps MD Anderson Cancer Center breast cancer surgeon Ayemoethu Ma, MD, recently appeared on KUSI TV to discuss newly proposed mammography guidelines.
Scripps in the News | March 26, 2019

Scripps CEO Celebrates Women Leaders at San Diego Health System

Chris Van Gorder, Scripps Health CEO and president.
Scripps President and CEO Chris Van Gorder recently penned a column that appeared in Modern Healthcare and honored Scripps' long history of women leadership.
Scripps in the News | March 12, 2019

Scripps Backs State Legislation to Protect Hospital Workers From Assaults

Chris Van Gorder, Scripps Health CEO and president.
Scripps President and CEO Chris Van Gorder recently voiced Scripps' support for a state bill that aims to increase safety for hospital workers from assaults.
Scripps in the News | March 8, 2019

Scripps Neurologist Discusses Stroke Among Younger People

Dr. Mary Kalafut, a stroke expert at Scripps, on Fox 5, discusses stroke among young people in the wake of actor Luke Perry's death from a massive stroke.
Mary Kalafut, a neurologist at Scripps, discusses how stroke can strike people at a relatively young age, such as actor Luke Perry who died at age 52.
Scripps in the News | March 8, 2019

Scripps Surgeon Discusses Research Work that Could Help Transplant Patients

Headshot of Christopher Marsh, MD, transplant surgeon at Scripps Green Hospital. Recently featured in Rancho Santa Fe Review.
Christopher Marsh, a transplant surgeon, recently discussed his promising research to prevent complications from organ rejection with the Rancho Santa Fe News.
Scripps in the News | March 6, 2019

89th Candlelight Ball Benefits New Perinatology Program at Scripps La Jolla

Rosemary and Chris Van Gorder, Scripps Health President and CEO at Scripps Candlelight Ball 2018
The 89th Scripps Candlelight Ball, recently held at the Fairmont Grand Del Mar, raised funds for the new perinatology program at Scripps Memorial La Jolla.
Scripps in the News | February 28, 2019

Scripps HealthExpress Doctor Says Wet Winter Triggering Early Allergy Season

Desert flowers that can trigger seasonal allergies.
Dana Ger, MD, clinical director of Scripps HealthExpress says walk-in clinics are seeing more weather-related allergies due to recent storms.