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News Releases | October 6, 2009
Scripps Becomes First in U.S. to Offer Genetic Tests to Stent Patients
In what is believed to be a first for a health system in the US, Scripps Health is now offering genetic testing for cardiovascular patients.
Scripps in the News | August 13, 2009
Health Care Reform: Scripps Offers Provider Perspectives
Scripps Health President and CEO Chris Van Gorder shares insights from the health care provider point of view.
News Releases | August 10, 2009
Investigational Obesity Drug Proven Effective in Late-Stage Clinical Trials Led by Scripps Researcher
In one trial, 48 percent of obese patients on Contrave lost at least 5 percent of their body weight.
News Releases | July 9, 2009
Scripps Hospitals Have Higher Survival Rates for Pneumonia, Heart Failure
Two Scripps hospitals have among the best survival rates in the country for pneumonia and heart failure nationally, according to a recent government report.
News Releases | July 5, 2009
Robotic Catheter System Offers Greater Precision in Treating Arrhythmias
Scripps offers the Sensei Robotic Catheter System, a state-of-the-art tool used by cardiologists at Scripps Memorial La Jolla and Scripps Green.
Scripps in the News | June 30, 2009
Miraculous Recovery of Scripps Cancer Survivor Featured on NBC-TV
Scripps cancer survivor Gerry Black reaches a milestone in 2009 that doctors consider a medical miracle after being diagnosed with multiple myeloma.
Patient Stories | June 15, 2009
New Program Provides Empowerment, Support for Parkinson’s Patients
Patients can take a holistic approach with their therapies and treatments for Parkinson's disease, combining nutrition, exercise, and wellness approaches.
Scripps in the News | June 4, 2009
Scripps Cancer Survivor's Day Preview on NBC 7/39
Scripps director of breast imaging, V Tartar, MD, appeared on NBC 7/39 to discuss the advantages breast-specific gamma imaging for breast cancer diagnosis.
News Releases | May 26, 2009
Scripps Health Awarded State Stem Cell Research Grant
Orthopedic researchers at Scripps Health were awarded a $3.1 million grant from the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM).
News Releases | May 19, 2009
Scripps Clinic Adopts Electronic Prescribing
Scripps Clinic is implementing a fully functioning Electronic Health Record (EHR), introducing electronic prescribing (e-prescribing).