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A Priceless Gift: Living Organ Donors Give of Themselves
Patient Stories | December 8, 2009

A Priceless Gift: Living Organ Donors Give of Themselves

When Scripps Health patient Jeff Wilson required a kidney transplant, family friend Karny Stefan stepped forward to make a living organ donation.
Heart Attack Survivor Thanks Doctors by Giving Back
Patient Stories | December 3, 2009

Heart Attack Survivor Thanks Doctors by Giving Back

After decades of supporting Scripps Health, former patient David Kulchin survived a heart attack and continues a legacy of community involvement in Encinitas.
Former Nurse Returns to Scripps Mercy for Care
Patient Stories | December 3, 2009

Former Nurse Returns to Scripps Mercy for Care

Retired nurse Anne Bemis survives a traumatic robbery with the help of experts at Scripps Mercy Hospital in San Diego.
Scripps in the News | December 3, 2009

Dr. William Stanton Discusses Mammogram Guidelines On KUSI News

Scripps oncologist William Stanton, MD, discusses the 2009 mammogram guidelines in an interview with KUSI News.
Aztec Basketball Coach Rebounds From Cancer
Patient Stories | December 2, 2009

Aztec Basketball Coach Rebounds From Cancer

San Diego State University Aztecs basketball coach Steve Fisher underwent a successful minimally invasive robotic surgery procedure for prostate cancer.
Advice at Speaker Series Results in Man's Early Cancer Detection
Patient Stories | December 2, 2009

Advice at Speaker Series Results in Man's Early Cancer Detection

Attending a Scripps presentation, Vytas Tarulis decided to book the colonoscopy that would eventually lead to the detection of a pre-cancerous polyp.
Scripps Clinic MD Provides Sight-Restoring Surgeries for the Homeless
Patient Stories | November 29, 2009

Scripps Clinic MD Provides Sight-Restoring Surgeries for the Homeless

While volunteering, Scripps ophthalmologist Karim “Victor” Zablit provides eye care for underserved patients with diabetes, glaucoma and cataracts.
Scripps physicians make local news with their publication on the recent changes in mammogram recommendations.
Scripps in the News | November 24, 2009

Scripps Physicians Discuss Mammogram Advice in Union Tribune

Two doctors from Scripps Polster Breast Care Center published a letter to the editor in the San Diego Union Tribune about the 2009 mammogram guidelines.
News Releases | November 24, 2009

Scripps Supports Existing ‘Gold Standard’ Guidelines for Screening Mammograms

After review of proposed guidelines for breast cancer screening, Scripps recommends women continue to follow guidelines supported by American Cancer Society.
News Releases | November 19, 2009

First-of-its-Kind Research Registry Matches Volunteers with Studies

Volunteers interested in participating in research studies have a new way to connect with researchers.