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Identifying Sports Injuries That Can Cause Brain Damage
December 16, 2011 - Scripps in the NewsIn a High School lacrosse game, Tommy Mallon took a helmet-to-helmet hit that left him with a severe concussion and a neck broken in three places. Scripps is working with local schools – and patients like Tommy – to help young athletes through Impact Testing, which assesses potential neurological damage. Learn more about how Scripps is transforming medicine. Read More
Scripps Returns Teacher to Head of Class
June 27, 2011 - Patient Stories, Scripps Memorial Hospital EncinitasImagine suffering a head injury so severe, you couldn’t find your way to familiar places or follow a simple recipe. Then imagine being told by doctors that your injury had healed and you were fine. This was reality for Ticia Bracher, a 46-year-old special education teacher from La Mesa, Calif. In May 2006 she fell and hit her head after tripping over a cord in her classroom. Bracher immediately... Read More
The Savvy Patient - Shoulder Can Be Ground Zero for Pain
March 15, 2011 - Scripps in the News, Scripps ClinicIn this week’s installment of The San Diego Union-Tribune’s “Savvy Patient” column, Scripps Health provides insight on dealing with shoulder pain. In the United States, nearly 1.5 million people a year visit an emergency department for shoulder problems, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The shoulder is one of the most common regions where patients suffer pain. Pinpoi... Read More
Scripps Tips – March 2011
March 1, 2011 - Scripps Tips, Scripps Green Hospital, Scripps Memorial Hospital EncinitasTips to Reduce the Severity and Frequency of HeadachesWhen it comes to the rate of chronic headaches in the United States, studies have shown that roughly 45 million Americans suffer from them each year, representing a prevalence that is roughly one out of every six people. For those who suffer from tension headaches, cluster headaches or migraines, there are effective evidence-based treatment ... Read More
Scripps Cares for Hit and Run Patient
January 24, 2011 - Scripps in the News, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, Scripps Memorial Hospital La JollaWhile riding his bike with a friend, Heath Bernstein was struck by a hit and run driver in Carlsbad, California. Suffering multiple broken bones, Bernstein was brought to Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla for care. Soon, he will be transferred to Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas where he will receive rehabilitation further treatment for his injuries. Media Contact: Lisa OhmstedePhone: 858-6... Read More
San Diego Woman Proves Life Can Be Rewarding After Stroke
December 20, 2010 - Patient Stories, Scripps Memorial Hospital EncinitasSurprising as it may sound, San Diego resident Betty Santohigashi says surviving a devastating stroke has led her down a path she wouldn’t change, given the opportunity. Despite the hurdles she has faced during her journey toward recovery, she says the incredible self-discovery she’s gained along the way has allowed her to appreciate life in new, profound ways. It was an ordinary July day in 20... Read More
Scripps Doctor Talks About Concussion and Youth Sports
July 22, 2010 - Scripps in the News, Scripps Memorial Hospital EncinitasDr. Michael Lobatz spoke with San Diego CW6 News about the importance of knowing the signs and symptoms of concussion, especially for youth athletes. Dr. Lobatz is medical director of the Rehabilitation Center and Brain Injury Program at Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas. The center offers rehabilitation for concussion injuries, as well as baseline testing for athletes who will be at risk for... Read More
Dr. Tomer Anbar Discusses Chronic Pain Program on KUSI News
December 11, 2009 - Scripps in the News, Scripps Mercy HospitalTomer Anbar, PhD, medical director of the Chronic Pain Rehabilitation Program, was recently interviewed by KUSI News regarding chronic pain and the holiday season. Dr. Anbar discussed the many forms that chronic pain can take and the importance of asking your physician to refer you to such a program. Read More
Physical Therapy Offers Help for Urinary Incontinence
December 29, 2008 - News, Scripps Memorial Hospital La JollaUrinary incontinence, or involuntary loss of bladder control, isn't something that just happens to older patients. In fact, the condition affects men and women both old and young. According to the National Association for Continence (NAFC), more than 25 Read More