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Health and Wellness | July 20, 2023
Why Is Fentanyl So Dangerous? (video/podcast)
Roneet Lev, MD, an emergency room physician, discusses the dangers of illicit fentanyl and how to protect your loved ones.
Scripps in the News | September 16, 2022
Scripps ER Geriatric Program Featured in Media Coverage
Andrew Accardi, MD, said that all four Scripps emergency departments received geriatric accreditation from the American College of Emergency Physicians.
Scripps in the News | September 16, 2022
Scripps ER Geriatric Program Featured in Media Coverage
Andrew Accardi, MD, said that all four Scripps emergency departments received geriatric accreditation from the American College of Emergency Physicians.
News Releases | October 28, 2021
All 4 Scripps Emergency Departments Accredited for Geriatric Care
Scripps Health’s hospital emergency departments have been awarded a designation that recognizes a high level of specialized care to older patients.
Scripps in the News | December 28, 2020
Scripps ER Doctor Pleads With Public to Stay Home for Holidays
In a San Diego Union-Tribune article, Scripps emergency physician Juan Tovar, MD, pleaded with the public to help avoid spreading the coronavirus further.
Scripps in the News | November 18, 2020
Scripps CMO Says Hospitals Bracing for COVID-19 Spike After Thanksgiving
Chief Medical Officer Ghazala Sharieff, MD, told KPBS that Scripps Health is bracing for a spike in COVID-19 hospitalizations following the Thanksgiving...
Health and Wellness | August 16, 2018
How to Know If Your Medical Concern Is an Emergency
Not every medical concern requires rushing to the emergency room. But some things can’t wait until you see your primary care doctor, either.
Scripps in the News | January 3, 2018
Scripps Chula Vista Emergency Room Physician Retires After Nearly 50 Years
Melvin Ochs, MD, emergency medicine physician, recently retired after 47 years on the job at Scripps Mercy Chula Vista. U-T covered his retirement.
Scripps in the News | July 31, 2017
Scripps Emergency Care Featured in U-T
Scripps La Jolla was featured in a San Diego Union-Tribune front-page story about San Diego hospitals leading the way in emergency care for elderly patients.
News Releases | January 19, 2012
Conrad Prebys Emergency and Trauma Center Now Open
Scripps Health has opened the new Conrad Prebys Emergency & Trauma Center to treat patients at Scripps Mercy Hospital, named in honor of Conrad Prebys.