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  Scripps to Host Free Presentation Jan. 25 to Explore Latest Options for Easing Side Effects of Cancer Treatments

  San Diego – Cancer patients, families and friends can learn the latest strategies for treating side effects associated with cancer treatments at a free program Tuesday, Jan. 25 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Scripps Green Hospital in La Jolla. “Managing Symptoms of Cancer Treatment: Body, Mind and Spirit” ...

  • Monday, December 20th, 2010
  • Scripps Green Hospital

• Scripps in the News

  Scripps Helps Brighten Holidays for Cancer Patients

  To help brighten the holiday season, Scripps Cancer Center hosted a special celebration Dec. 7 for members of its support group for ovarian, uterine and cervical cancer patients. Luncheon festivities included a red-carpet welcome, holiday carolers, a gift exchange, hat contest — and perhaps ...

  • Tuesday, December 7th, 2010

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  Top Five Areas for Genomic Medicine Advances Outlined for 2011

  San Diego – Advances in genomic medicine are expected to accelerate most notably in five key areas in 2011, following a year when the field made important strides toward addressing deep-rooted inefficiencies in health care delivery. That’s the opinion of Dr. Eric Topol, chief academic officer of ...

  • Monday, December 6th, 2010

• Scripps Tips - December 2010

  Preventing Holiday Emergencies More than 12,000 people are treated in emergency rooms across the country each year due to falls, cuts, electrical shocks and burns from accidents related to holiday decorating, according to the American College of Emergency Physicians. Scripps Health emergency ...

  • Wednesday, December 1st, 2010
  • Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Scripps Clinic, Scripps Mercy Hospital

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  New Play Explores How Families Communicate During Cancer; Free Performances Nov. 19-20 at Scripps Mercy Hospital

  San Diego – A new play that explores the dynamics of how patients, families and doctors communicate about cancer – from diagnosis through death – will be offered free to the public Friday, Nov. 19 and Saturday, Nov. 20 at Scripps Mercy Hospital in Hillcrest. The play, “Conversations About Cancer: A ...

  • Tuesday, November 9th, 2010
  • Scripps Mercy Hospital

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  Subcontractors Selected for Scripps Proton Therapy Center

  Developers of the Scripps Proton Therapy Center have announced the selection of eight subcontractors for the $200 million patient treatment facility, to be located in the Carroll Canyon area of Mira Mesa. The following have been selected as project subcontractors: Rick Engineering (San Diego, ...

  • Monday, November 8th, 2010
  • Scripps Clinic

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  Scripps Clinic Invitational Golf Tournament Raises More Than $180,000

  San Diego – Golf legend Jim Colbert, winner of eight PGA Tours and 20 Champion Tours, and more than 260 other golf enthusiasts and guests participated in this year’s 42nd Annual Invitational Dinner and Scripps Clinic Golf Tournament held Oct. 21 and 22, 2010. Together, they helped raise more than ...

  • Monday, November 8th, 2010
  • Scripps Clinic, Scripps Green Hospital

• Scripps Tips – November 2010

  Blueprint for Health Systems’ Response to Health Care Reform Taking Shape in San Diego Scripps Health recently implemented a new management model for its five hospital campuses and 20 outpatient centers that is drawing the attention of health providers nationwide. The move is designed to cut costs, ...

  • Monday, November 1st, 2010
  • Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Scripps Mercy Hospital

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  Golf Legend Jim Colbert Supports Scripps Clinic by Taking a Swing at Cancer

  Professional golfer Jim Colbert, winner of eight PGA Tours and 20 Champions Tours, will join more than 100 participants at the 42nd Annual Scripps Clinic Invitational Golf Tournament, to be held on Friday, Oct. 22, 2010, at Torrey Pines South Golf Course. Colbert will attend as a special guest of ...

  • Wednesday, September 22nd, 2010
  • Scripps Clinic, Scripps Green Hospital

• Scripps in the News

  Scripps La Jolla Staffers Boogie for Breast Cancer Awareness

  Staff members from Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla recently took part in the much anticipated sequel to the Pink Glove Dance. The original dance starred staff members from a Portland hospital dancing in pink Medline exam gloves to promote breast cancer awareness. The video was a YouTube sensation ...

  • Tuesday, September 21st, 2010
  • Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla