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Scripps in the News | September 20, 2009
A Stroke at 18? Local Teen’s Life Saved Twice in One Day
On July 17 Claire suffered a massive stroke, her life was saved twice that day. Once by her quick-thinking boyfriend then again, by Giuseppe Ammirati, MD.
Scripps in the News | September 20, 2009
Medical Director of Scripps Center for Executive Health Profiled in Local Papers
Dr. Scott Carstens, medical director of the Scripps Center for Executive Health, was recently profiled in the Rancho Santa Fe Review.
Scripps in the News | September 17, 2009
Scripps Patient & Oncologist Collaborate to Battle Prostate Cancer
Former athlete John Tassi credits his recovery from prostate cancer to the doctors at Scripps in a 2009 interview with NBC 7/39 News.
News Releases | September 15, 2009
Scripps Health Awards $100,000 to Local Community Groups
Scripps Health has awarded six local community organizations grants to help improve access to vital health care services for at-risk populations.
Patient Stories | September 14, 2009
Young Mother Receives Lifesaving Care During Son’s Birth
Miranda Klassen suffered an amniotic fluid embolism during the delivery of her son, but survived and continues to thrive thanks to Scripps Health professionals.
News Releases | September 1, 2009
Scripps Polster Breast Care Center Receives Prestigious Accreditation
The Polster Breast Care Center at Scripps Memorial La Jolla was granted full accreditation by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers in 2009.
Scripps in the News | August 26, 2009
Dr. Mel Kurtulus and Patients Discuss Robotic Surgery on KUSI News
Dr. Mel Kurtulus, Scripps gynecologic surgeon, was recently interviewed by KUSI News regarding the da Vinci Surgical System.
News Releases | August 24, 2009
Scripps CEO Among America's 100 Most Powerful in Healthcare
Scripps Health President and CEO Chris Van Gorder, FACHE, was selected to Modern Healthcare’s annual ranking of the nation’s 100 Most Powerful People in...
Scripps in the News | August 24, 2009
Scripps Provides Insights into Traumatic Injury Prevention
Traumatic injury is the leading cause of death in the U.S. for those 44 and younger, but many of these injuries can potentially be avoided.
Scripps in the News | August 23, 2009
New Study Could Alter Approach to Breast Cancer Prevention
A new research study at Scripps Health could potentially pave the way for a more individualized approach to women’s breast cancer screenings.