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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.
Scripps in the News | November 18, 2009

Scripps Polster Care Center Weighs in on New Mammogram Recommendations

New mammogram guidelines leave women confused. The San Diego Union-Tribune talks to Scripps providers as they weigh in on the new recommendation.
Scripps in the News | November 11, 2009

Scripps Offers Ideas on How to Make Healthy Holiday Meals

As seen on San Diego 6 News, a registered dietitian at Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine shows how to make your holiday meals more nutritious.
Bariatric Surgery Helps a Young Mother Regain Her Life
Patient Stories | November 10, 2009

Bariatric Surgery Helps a Young Mother Regain Her Life

Struggling with weight management, gestational diabetes and Type 2 diabetes, one patient opts for a successful laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery procedure.
Scripps in the News | November 10, 2009

Scripps Expert Talks About the H1N1 Vaccination

This year San Diego and the rest of the nation are facing two types of flu — H1N1 and seasonal flu.