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Medical staff at Scripps performing minimally invasive robotic surgery.
News Releases | May 7, 2019

Scripps Chula Vista Launches Robotic Surgery Services

Scripps has expanded its Minimally Invasive Robotic Surgery Program to Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista, which now offers general robotic surgery services.
A screen shot of an Ask the Expert video on knowing when to seek help for back pain.
Health and Wellness | May 7, 2019

How Do I Know If I Need Back Surgery? (video)

James Bruffey, MD, a spine surgeon at Scripps Clinic, explains how to tell when it is time to consider spine surgery to treat an ailing back.
Scripps in the News | May 3, 2019

Scripps Cancer Patient Able to Walk Again After Innovative Procedure

10 News recently featured a bone cancer patient who nearly lost his ability to walk until a Scripps orthopedic surgeon operated on him using a new device.
A person rubs a topical cream on a scar 1200X750
Health and Wellness | April 26, 2019

What is Involved in Scar Revision?

People with scars who are concerned about their appearance have options available to minimize scars, including scar revision. A plastic surgeon at Scripps...
Rosemary Van Gorder, Jill Sandman, Susan Taylor and pet therapy dogs Amber and JoJo, discuss the benefits of pet therapy team volunteers on San Diego Health podcast.
Health and Wellness | April 16, 2019

How Pet Therapy Volunteers Help Patients Heal (podcast)

Jill Sandman, manager of volunteer services at Scripps, and Rosemary Van Gorder, a longtime Scripps pet therapy volunteer, discuss the benefits of volunteering.
Kevin Hamilton was recently elected to the Scripps Health Board of Trustees for a three-year term.
News Releases | April 16, 2019

Kevin Hamilton Elected to Scripps Board of Trustees

Investment management executive Kevin Thomas Hamilton has been elected to the Scripps Health Board of Trustees for a three-year term.
Eliot Scott was recently elected to the Scripps Health Board of Trustees
News Releases | April 15, 2019

Elliot Scott Elected to Scripps Board of Trustees

Real estate development and investment executive Elliot Scott was recently elected to the Scripps Health Board of Trustees for a three-year term.
Rosemary Van Gorder and her dog Amber; Jill Sandman and JoJo, and San Diego Health Host Susan Taylor discussing the benefits of pet therapy.
Health and Wellness | April 9, 2019

How Pet Therapy Volunteers Benefit Patients (video)

Pet therapy volunteers can play a significant role in a patient's healing process. At Scripps, dog volunteers and their handlers help hospital patients feel...
Health and Wellness | April 3, 2019

What Is Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)? (video)

Gauree Konijeti, a gastroenterologist, discusses the symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease, how it can lead to colon cancer and when to see your physician.
Dr. Paul Teirstein, MD, an interventional cardiologist, uses minimally invasive catheter-based procedures to treat certain heart problems.
Scripps in the News | April 3, 2019

Clinical Trial at Scripps Paves Way for More Patients to Benefit from Minimally Invasive Heart Valve Procedure

A U-T story highlighted a clinical trial at Scripps that is allowing more patients to benefit from minimally invasive heart valve replacement.