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• Scripps in the News

  Scripps Trauma Expert Discusses Trauma Crisis in U.S.

  Chicago — Scripps Health Chief Medical Officer Dr. Brent Eastman, FACS, presented a keynote speech on the state of U.S. trauma care at the American College of Surgeons’ annual Clinical Congress in Chicago Oct. 13, 2009. Afterward, Dr. Eastman participated in a media briefing where he ...

  • Friday, October 16th, 2009
  • Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Scripps Mercy Hospital

• Scripps in the News

  The San Diego Trauma System Presents 'The Truth About Trauma'

  This year, San Diego Trauma System celebrated 25 years of helping patients through their most devastating moments and paving the way for some of their biggest triumphs. To commemorate their service to the community, the video “The Truth About Trauma” showcases the history of the trauma ...

  • Monday, September 28th, 2009
  • Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Scripps Mercy Hospital

• Scripps in the News

  Scripps Provides Insights into Traumatic Injury Prevention

  Traumatic injury is the leading cause of death in the U.S. for those 44 and younger, but many of these injuries can potentially be avoided. Scripps Health Chief Medical Officer Dr. Brent Eastman appeared on the San Diego 6 Morning News to discuss practical tips for people to help lower their risk of ...

  • Tuesday, August 25th, 2009
  • Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Scripps Mercy Hospital

• Scripps in the News

  San Diego’s Stellar Trauma System Turns 25

  San Diego residents may not be aware of it, but they’re fortunate to live in a region with arguably the best trauma system in the U.S. A recent San Diego Union-Tribune piece salutes the regional trauma system for its impressive 25-year legacy of saving lives, and includes comments by Scripps ...

  • Wednesday, August 19th, 2009
  • Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Scripps Mercy Hospital

• News Releases

  Scripps Mercy Earns Level 1 Trauma Center Verification

  San Diego – Scripps Mercy Hospital was recently verified as a Level 1 Trauma Center after an in-depth survey performed by the American College of Surgeons’ (ACS) Verification Review Committee. The trauma center verification recognizes Scripps Mercy’s dedication to providing optimal care for ...

  • Friday, July 10th, 2009
  • Scripps Mercy Hospital

• Wellness

  25 Tips for Preventing Trauma & Living a Safe, Healthy Life

  In honor of May being National Trauma Awareness month and the 25th anniversary of the trauma system in San Diego County, we’ve put together 25 tips for preventing trauma and enjoying safe, healthy activities—whether you’re at home, on the road or just enj

  • Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009
  • Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

• News

  Patients Who Beat the Odds Reunite with Scripps La Jolla Trauma Team

  Survivors of motor vehicle accidents, gun shot wounds, serious falls and other traumatic accidents will reunite with their Scripps La Jolla caregivers at the 24th annual Trauma Patient Reunion on Dec. 10.

  • Tuesday, December 9th, 2008
  • Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

• News Releases

  Scripps Mercy Hospital Designated as Level I Trauma Center

  Scripps Mercy Hospital is now designated a Level I Trauma Center. The hospital received the recognition on Tuesday by the County of San Diego, Board of Supervisors. In order to be a Level I Trauma Center, the hospital must meet specified criteria related to patient volume performance, access to ...

  • Wednesday, August 13th, 2003
  • Scripps Mercy Hospital

• News

  San Diego Summer Safety Tips

  Ah, summer in San Diego. The beach. The sun. The barbecue. The sports. Sounds great, right? Well, it can be. But it can also be a time for serous injuries. As an emergency room physician, I see a spike in certain types of injuries as the temperatures rise. It helps to be prepared and understand that ...

  • Wednesday, July 9th, 2003
  • Scripps Mercy Hospital

• News Releases

  Scripps Mercy Has Program That Works in Drug Control Strategy

  Scripps Mercy Has Program That Works in Drug Control Strategy The Office of National Drug Control Policy in Washington, part of the president’s cabinet, recently recognized Scripps Mercy Hospital’s Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral (SBIR) program for its excellence in its ...

  • Tuesday, April 1st, 2003
  • Scripps Mercy Hospital