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News Releases | December 23, 2009
Minimally Invasive Vein Treatment Alleviates Man's Leg Pain
Laser treatment and sclerotherapy at the Vein Clinic at Scripps Clinic Carmel Valley reduced the severe pain and swelling in Chris's legs veins.
Patient Stories | December 16, 2009
Friends Forge a Lasting Bond Through Kidney Donation
While on a search for a new kidney, Scripps transplant patient and mother of three learns how strong a bond can exist between two people.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Health Revises Visitation Policy to Protect from the Flu
San Diego's NBC affiliate reports on the recent restrictions to Scripps' existing patient visitation policy as flu cases raise in 2009.
News Releases | November 2, 2009
Scripps Event to Celebrate Transplant Recipients and Donors
The 12th Annual Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute Invitational Dinner and Golf Tournament raised $125K and recognized leaders in diabetes care.
Scripps in the News | November 2, 2009
Scripps Becomes First in U.S. to Offer Genetic Tests for Stent Patients
Scripps Health is the first in the U.S. to offer genetic tests for stent patients to screen for gene variants that affect the ability to respond to Plavix.