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Scripps in the News | April 3, 2016

Scripps Cardiologist Named Among Most Influential Physician Executives

Once again, Scripps Clinic cardiologist Dr. Topol has made Modern Healthcare’s annual list of the 50 Most Influential Physician Executives and Leaders.
Patient Stories | March 30, 2016

Scripps’ Renowned Heart Care Saves Baseball Hall of Famer Rod Carew’s Life

Hall of Famer Rod Carew turned to Scripps for an LVAD when he was facing heart failure.
Major League Baseball Hall of Famer and All Star Rod Carew underwent a successful LVAD procedure from Scripps Health in San Diego, California
Scripps in the News | March 30, 2016

Scripps Cardiologist Discusses the 'New' Stethoscope on KPBS

In another installment, "Paying Till It Hurts," Scripps Health cardiologist, Dr. Eric Topol, was interviewed by NY Times writer Elisabeth Rosenthal. Covering the topic of hand held heart ultrasound device that may reduce healthcare costs.
On "Midday Edition,” Dr. Topol talks about pocket ultrasound devices that let doctors see the heart in real time.
Scripps in the News | March 30, 2016

Prebys Cardiovascular Institute, Nurse Executive Featured in Magazine

The Prebys Cardiovascular Institute is the most comprehensive center for heart care in San Diego and latest addition to the Scripps health care system.
Prebys Cardiovascular Institute and nurse executive Cindy Steckel, RN, were featured in HealthCare Business News magazine.
Scripps in the News | March 29, 2016

Scripps Experts Participate in Panel on Patient Data

Scripps experts discussed the challenges that wearable sensors and apps embedded in patients smartphones bring .
Scripps in the News | March 27, 2016

Time to Retire the Stethoscope?

Scripps study validates pocket ultrasound device that enables a physician to “look” at a patient’s heart.
In The Lancet, Dr. Topol and Dr. Barrett highlight the benefits of using a new pocket ultrasound device in place of a stethoscope for routine heart exams.
Scripps in the News | March 22, 2016

Media Outlets Cover Recovery Milestone Announcement By Scripps Patient Rod Carew

Scripps Health San Diego Patient, Rod Carew's recovery.
Scripps heart failure patient and Major League Baseball Hall of Famer Rod Carew recently announced that he is being evaluated for a heart transplant.
News Releases | March 21, 2016

MLB Legend, Scripps Patient Rod Carew Announces Heart Recovery Milestone

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Scripps Health celebrated the Prebys Cardiovascular Institute's 1st anniversary by honoring one of the hospital’s best known patients, MLB legend Rod Carew.
Scripps in the News | March 17, 2016

Scripps Health Physician Appears on KUSI to Discuss Patient Advocates

Dr Cracroft of Scripps Health San Diego on KUSI News
Davis Cracroft, MD, was interviewed by KUSI News about the important role patient advocates play in ensuring the best possible health care is delivered.
Scripps in the News | March 7, 2016

First Case from Molecular Autopsy Study Presented at Genomics Conference

First case from Molecular Autopsy study presented at Scripps Genomic Conference, 2016 in La Jolla San Diego.
Researchers with the Scripps Translational Science Institute presented the first results made public from their ongoing Molecular Autopsy Study.