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Scripps in the News | October 9, 2016

Local Effort to Screen Young Athletes for Heart Risk Spreading

Providers giving a young athlete a heart diagnostic test.
Efforts to screen more young athletes for sudden cardiac arrest risk gained traction recently with the signing of a new law in California.
Scripps in the News | October 6, 2016

Scripps Employee Receives 10News Leadership Award

Eric Occhipinti, patient service specialist at Scripps Health, received the 10News Leadership Award for his volunteer work on both sides of the border.
Scripps in the News | October 2, 2016

Scripps Named a Top Company for Retirement Benefits

Bankrate.com, a financial website, recently named Scripps as a top place for retirement benefits.
Scripps in the News | September 25, 2016

Media Cover Barbey Family Emergency and Trauma Center Ribbon Cutting

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A number of media outlets covered the recent ribbon cutting celebration marking the opening of the new Barbey Family Emergency and Trauma Center.
Scripps in the News | September 19, 2016

Scripps Doctor Explores Prostate Cancer Treatments on KUSI News

Dr. Chen on KUSI - Prostate Cancer
Peter Chen, MD, of Scripps Clinic discussed screening and treatment options for prostate cancer with KUSI.
Scripps in the News | September 17, 2016

Scripps Geriatric Medicine Expert Discusses Opioid Addiction

A man sitting at a table preparing to take a pill.
Emily Sladek, MD, geriatric medicine specialist, recently discussed the benefits and dangers of opioids among older adults.
Scripps in the News | September 15, 2016

Fortune Names Scripps No. 16 Best Workplace For Women In Nation

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Fortune names Scripps a top workplace for women for second consecutive year.
Scripps in the News | August 21, 2016

Scripps Diabetes Expert Discusses Benefits of Support Groups

Scripps Health staff guides patients through drug and alcohol, substance treatment and recovery programs.
Scripps Health diabetes expert, Athena Philis-Tsimikas, MD, shares ways many patients can benefit from participating in a diabetes support group.
Scripps in the News | August 15, 2016

Scripps CEO Discusses State of Health Care With Becker's Hospital Review

Scripps Health CEO Chris Van Gorder discusses the state of health care in a recent story by Becker's Hospital Review
Scripps in the News | August 1, 2016

Pharmacy Data Analytics Helping Scripps Cut Costs

Prescription Drug Medical Task Force chair, spoke with local news about the need for San Diego physicians to work together under stricter prescribing guidelines.
A new pharmacy data analytics system has helped Scripps Health identify $1 million in cost savings from purchasing and using lower-cost medications.