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New heart monitor device was inserted by a Scripps Cardiologist.
Scripps in the News | February 27, 2014

Scripps Doctor Implants Tiny Heart Monitor in Man's Chest

Local media covered the story of Chuck Beal, a retired funny car racer who was among the first in the nation to receive a tiny heart monitor implant at Scripps.
Cleared by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Feb. 19, the LINQ™ ICM from Medtronic is approximately one-third the size of an AAA battery.
News Releases | February 23, 2014

Scripps Clinic First to Implant Miniature Cardiac Monitor

Learn more about the world’s smallest implantable cardiac monitoring device, which Scripps Green Hospital was the first hospital in the U.S. to implant.
43rd Annual Scripps Mercy Ball to Honor Longtime Supporters Mary and Dan Mulvihill
News Releases | February 20, 2014

43rd Annual Scripps Mercy Ball to Honor Longtime Supporters Mary and Dan Mulvihill

Mary and Dan Mulvihill will be honored at the 43rd Annual Mercy Ball “Celebrating Families” to recognize their generosity and support of Scripps Mercy Hospital
One of the most advanced forms of cancer treatment for adults and children is now available in San Diego.
News Releases | February 18, 2014

Scripps Opens Region's First Proton Therapy Center for Cancer Care

Scripps Health has teamed with Advanced Particle Therapy to open Scripps Proton Therapy Center in San Diego.
Scripps Encinitas Heart Attack Survivor Says Goodbye to Dad and Hello to Life
Patient Stories | February 13, 2014

Scripps Encinitas Heart Attack Survivor Says Goodbye to Dad and Hello to Life

Learn about Cory Crommett, who is passionate about community involvement in Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, where he received care for a heart attack.
Scripps Mercy Hospital was granted the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association’s "Get With The Guidelines®" Stroke Silver Plus Quality Achievement Award.
News Releases | February 13, 2014

Scripps Mercy Hospital Recognized for Stroke Care Excellence by American Heart Association and American Stroke Association

Scripps Mercy Hospital has earned a performance achievement award for meeting strict, evidence-based guidelines related to stroke care during 2013.
Scripps Cardiologist, Martin Charlat, MD, discusses the importance of getting immediate medical attention if you or a loved one is having a cardiac episode.
Scripps in the News | February 10, 2014

Minutes Matter in Heart Attack Treatment

The first few minutes after a heart attack can make a big difference. Learn about heart attack prevention and treatments on Feb. 20 from Martin Charlat, MD.
Nancy Knott, an interventionalist and counselor at the Scripps Alcohol & Drug Treatment Program, speaks about heroin use in San Diego.
Scripps in the News | February 6, 2014

Heroin Use on the Rise

A Scripps interventionalist and counselor at the Scripps Alcohol & Drug Treatment Program spoke to local media about increased heroin use in San Diego.
Shiley Center for Orthopaedic Research and Education at Scripps Clinic is researching how to prevent blood clots after joint replacement surgery.
News Releases | February 4, 2014

Scripps Researchers Recommend Mobile Compression Device to Prevent Blood Clots after Joint Surgery

A 2014 Scripps study found that a mobile compression device was just as effective as blood thinners in preventing blood clots after joint surgery.
Scripps' Eric Topol Named Chief Medical Advisor for AT&T
Scripps in the News | February 3, 2014

Scripps' Eric Topol Named Chief Medical Advisor for AT&T

AT&T appointed Scripps cardiologist Eric Topol, MD, its chief medical advisor, part of their effort to move into the health care information technology sector.