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New Pap Guidelines: Is The Annual Exam Gone?
April 10, 2012 - Wellness, Scripps Green Hospital, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Scripps Mercy Hospital, Scripps Clinic, Scripps Coastal Medical CenterCervical cancer was once the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in American women. In the 1930s, more American women died of cervical cancer than any other kind of cancer, including breast or lung. But in 1943, a new method for cervical screening was introduced. The Babeș-Papanicolaou test (named after physicians who pioneered the method), also called a “Pap smear” or “Pap test,” became the... Read More
How to Get Your Child Back Into a Booster
February 15, 2012 - Wellness, Scripps Clinic, Scripps Coastal Medical CenterOn January 1, 2012, the California law regarding child restraints in vehicles changed, and suddenly, 6- and 7-year-olds who thought they had “graduated” from their car seats were sent right back into them. The new law states that children under the age of 8 must be secured in a car seat or booster seat in the backseat. Children under the age of 8 who are 4’ 9” or taller may be secured by a safe... Read More
Summer 2011 Health and Wellness Classes
June 27, 2011 - FeatureSee our quarterly Health Connections calendar for a list of health-related classes, screenings and events. Events range from support groups to general health seminars to special training. Topics include: Heart healthy nutrition and lifestyle Driving safety Pelvic floor conditions Diabetes prevention Health care reform, and what it means for you CPR classes Weight management and nutrition Parent... Read More
North County OB-GYN Joins Scripps Clinic
June 1, 2011 - News, Scripps ClinicScripps Health has acquired North County OB-GYN Medical Group in an agreement completed today. The acquisition creates the eleventh Scripps Clinic location in San Diego County. The seven obstetrics and gynecology physicians have joined Scripps Clinic Medical Group, which includes more than 400 physicians practicing in more than 50 areas of medicine and surgery. Scripps Health contracts for the ... Read More
Parent Connection Offers Networking for San Diego Parents
October 15, 2010 - Scripps in the News, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Scripps Mercy HospitalThe Parent Connection, sponsored by Scripps, offers parents throughout San Diego a chance to connect and share ideas. Featured on San Diego’s KSWB, the news clip offers advice for parents on how to get involved in parenting groups. Watch the video Media Contact: Lisa OhmstedePhone: 858-626-7142E-mail: ohmstede.lisa@scrippshealth.org Read More
Parent Connection Swap Meet Attracts Local Families
September 29, 2010 - News, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Scripps Mercy HospitalFive t-shirts, three pairs of shorts, Lincoln logs, two Sesame Street DVDs, and a stroller to carry them off—all for $20. That’s the kind of deal that makes the bi-yearly Parent Connection Swap Meet a highly anticipated Fall events. Parents looking for bargains will converge on Canyon Crest Academy Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to save on everything they need for their newborns, i... Read More
Keep Your Kids Swimming Safely
May 21, 2010 - Wellness, Scripps Memorial Hospital La JollaBy Pam Nagata, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla With longer days, warmer weather and rising ocean temperatures, it won’t be long until San Diego’s beaches and pools are spilling over with kids. While summer fun should be enjoyable for the whole family, swimming can present risks, especially for young children. By taking a few simple precautions, you can help ensure your kids are splashing and... Read More
Parent Connection Swap Meet Attracts Local Families
April 15, 2010 - NewsFive t-shirts, three pairs of shorts, Lincoln logs, two Sesame Street DVDs, and a stroller to carry them off all for $20. That’s the kind of deal that makes the biyearly Parent Connection Swap Meet one of the hottest spring events. Parents looking for bargains will converge on Canyon Crest Academy Sunday, April 18, 2010, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to save on everything they need for their newborns, ... Read More
Young Mother Receives Lifesaving Care During Son’s Birth
September 1, 2009 - Patient Stories, Scripps Memorial Hospital EncinitasMiranda and Bryce Klassen have been married four years. As they stand in a small garden with family and friends, they share a toast to celebrate their wedding anniversary. There are smiles and hugs from the group of well wishers — and on this special occasion, there are even a few tears. Their four-month-old boy Van, not to be ignored, with big blue eyes and platinum blond hair, gurgles and his... Read More
Grandparents Go Back to School for Modern Baby Care
March 4, 2009 - News, Scripps Memorial Hospital La JollaTo help new grandparents navigate today's changes in child care, Scripps Memorial Hospital Community Health is offering a new class especially for grandparents. “Grandparenting Today” gives new grandparents an introduction to the role they will be playing Read More