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• Patient Stories

  After Beating Cancer, Scripps Patient Passes ‘Toughest Test’

  Last spring, Sven Jensen got the news nobody wants to receive. Doctors diagnosed a fast-growing malignant tumor at the base of his tongue, which had spread to his neck. Jensen underwent three major surgeries, six rounds of chemotherapy and 35 radiation treatments – all within two months. But when ...

  • Friday, April 26th, 2013
  • Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

• Scripps in the News

  Scripps Celebrates National Hospital Volunteer Week

  They restock shelves, play piano, sew baby blankets, drive golf carts, deliver mail and do so much more – all to make a difference and give back to the community! They are the more than 2,000 volunteers at Scripps Health who were honored for their selfless acts, hard work, and relentless dedication ...

  • Friday, April 26th, 2013

• Health and Wellness Tips

  Can I Drive Myself Home After LASIK Surgery?

  LASIK surgery, or laser eye surgery, is used to correct a variety of eye issues, adjusting the cornea to improve sight. By correcting vision problems, LASIK can alleviate the need for glasses or contact lenses. Unfortunately, patients cannot drive themselves home after a LASIK procedure and will ...

  • Thursday, April 25th, 2013
  • Scripps Clinic, Scripps Green Hospital, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Scripps Mercy Hospital

• News Releases

  Vista Way OB-GYN Medical Group Joins Scripps

  The physicians of Vista Way OB-GYN Medical Group have joined Scripps Coastal Medical Group. “As Scripps Coastal Medical Group grows to meet the needs of our community, increasing patient access to quality care for women and newborns is paramount,” said Kevin Hirsch, M.D., president of Scripps ...

  • Thursday, April 25th, 2013
  • Scripps Coastal Medical Center

• News Releases

  Scripps Health's Eric Topol Among 10 Most Influential Physician Leaders

  For the second year in a row, Scripps Health Chief Academic Officer Eric Topol, MD, has been named one of the 10 most influential physician executives by Modern Healthcare magazine. The internationally recognized cardiologist, geneticist and researcher was listed at No. 8 in the publication’s annual ...

  • Tuesday, April 23rd, 2013

• Health and Wellness Tips

  What is Involved in Scar Revision?

  After an accident, surgery or other skin injury, scar tissue can form in the skin. The size and type of the scar generally reflect the degree of the original injury. Other factors play a part, such as genetics and where the scar is located. Some scars may be minimal, while keloids and other thick ...

  • Tuesday, April 23rd, 2013
  • Scripps Clinic, Scripps Green Hospital, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

• News Releases

  Scripps Receives $40,000 Komen Grant to Aid Underserved Women

  Thousands of women in south and central San Diego County will receive access to important breast health education and services, thanks to a $40,000 grant to Scripps Health from the San Diego affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure. The grant will support Scripps’ Healthy Women Healthy Families ...

  • Friday, April 19th, 2013
  • Scripps Mercy Hospital

• News Releases

  Scripps Health Named Among Top 15 Health Systems in Nation

  Scripps is only California organization to be recognized in the “large” system category.

  • Monday, April 15th, 2013

• Scripps in the News

  Ramona Student Death: How Do These Tragedies Happen?

  The unexpected death of a Ramona teen brought up questions as to how common these types of tragedies are. Scripps Clinic heart specialist Dr. John Rogers spoke to local media about the importance of cardiac screenings for adolescents and how these type of recommended screenings are available free to ...

  • Monday, April 15th, 2013
  • Scripps Clinic, Scripps Green Hospital

• Scripps in the News

  Eric Topol's Wellderly Study Featured in National Geographic Article

  Why do some people live unusually long, healthy lives? The cover article inside the May issue of National Geographic magazine attempts to answer that question by looking at scientific efforts around the globe, including one supported by Scripps Health, to uncover the genetic secrets of ...

  • Monday, April 15th, 2013
  • Scripps Green Hospital, Scripps Clinic, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Scripps Mercy Hospital