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Rosemary Van Gorder and her dog Amber; Jill Sandman and JoJo, and San Diego Health Host Susan Taylor discussing the benefits of pet therapy.
Health and Wellness | April 9, 2019

How Pet Therapy Volunteers Benefit Patients (video)

Pet therapy volunteers can play a significant role in a patient's healing process. At Scripps, dog volunteers and their handlers help hospital patients feel...
Sandy Marriott Bertha is an international humanitarian who helps poor around the world. She is also a philanthropist who has donated to Scripps Encinitas.
Scripps in the News | April 4, 2019

Scripps Encinitas Philanthropist To Be Recognized For History of Service

Sandy Marriott Bertha, a local philanthropist, was recently featured in the Del Mar Times for her international work and donations to Scripps Encinitas.
David Miller, MD, a primary care physician, discussed the recent outbreak of measles across the nation and the importance of getting your children vaccinated on Fox 5 News.
Scripps in the News | April 4, 2019

Scripps Doctor Discusses Measles Outbreaks Across Nation

David Miller, MD, a primary care doctor at Scripps, discusses the latest measles outbreaks across the United States and what it means for San Diego.
Ana Eguiarte participates in a diabetes prevention program at Scripps.
Health and Wellness | April 3, 2019

Ana’s Story: Healthier Habits for a Healthier Life

Ana Eguiarte enrolled in the Scripps Diabetes Prevention Program after being diagnosed with prediabetes and has made healthy changes in her lifestyle,...
Health and Wellness | April 3, 2019

What Is Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)? (video)

Gauree Konijeti, a gastroenterologist, discusses the symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease, how it can lead to colon cancer and when to see your physician.
Dr. Paul Teirstein, MD, an interventional cardiologist, uses minimally invasive catheter-based procedures to treat certain heart problems.
Scripps in the News | April 3, 2019

Clinical Trial at Scripps Paves Way for More Patients to Benefit from Minimally Invasive Heart Valve Procedure

A U-T story highlighted a clinical trial at Scripps that is allowing more patients to benefit from minimally invasive heart valve replacement.
Dr. Russell Zane, family medicine physician at Scripps Coastal Medical Center, featured in San Diego Health podcast.
Health and Wellness | April 2, 2019

How to Choose a Primary Care Physician, What’s a Primary Care Provider Team? (podcast)

A Scripps expert explains the different types of primary care physicians, their role in a primary care provider team and how this improves access to care.
Scripps Health President and CEO Chris Van Gorder recently went into EMT mode to help an ailing passenger on a flight. Seen in this photo helping with a rescue mission in a separate incident.
Scripps in the News | April 1, 2019

Scripps CEO Goes Into EMT Mode During Flight Emergency

Scripps CEO and President Chris Van Gorder recently used his EMT training to help an ailing passenger during a flight. Modern Health Care featured the story.
Scripps in the News | March 29, 2019

Scripps MD Anderson Expert Discusses Proposed Mammography Guidelines

Scripps MD Anderson Cancer Center breast cancer surgeon Ayemoethu Ma, MD, recently appeared on KUSI TV to discuss newly proposed mammography guidelines.
News Releases | March 26, 2019

New Chief of Staff Elected at Scripps Green Hospital

Andrew King, MD, a nephrologist, has been elected chief of staff at Scripps Green hospital by physicians at the hospital.