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A woman enjoys a sunny day at the beach shortly after recovery from robotic hysterectomy.
News Releases | March 19, 2014

Scripps Doctor Performs First Belly Button Hysterectomy in San Diego

Scripps patient Heather Wilson became the first person in San Diego to undergo a single-site hysterectomy, performed at Scripps Mercy Hospital.
Cleared by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Feb. 19, the LINQ™ ICM from Medtronic is approximately one-third the size of an AAA battery.
News Releases | February 23, 2014

Scripps Clinic First to Implant Miniature Cardiac Monitor

Learn more about the world’s smallest implantable cardiac monitoring device, which Scripps Green Hospital was the first hospital in the U.S. to implant.
News Releases | February 20, 2014

43rd Annual Scripps Mercy Ball to Honor Longtime Supporters Mary and Dan Mulvihill

Mary and Dan Mulvihill will be honored at the 43rd Annual Mercy Ball “Celebrating Families” to recognize their generosity and support of Scripps Mercy Hospital
Scripps Mercy Hospital was granted the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association’s "Get With The Guidelines®" Stroke Silver Plus Quality Achievement Award.
News Releases | February 13, 2014

Scripps Mercy Hospital Recognized for Stroke Care Excellence by American Heart Association and American Stroke Association

Scripps Mercy Hospital has earned a performance achievement award for meeting strict, evidence-based guidelines related to stroke care during 2013.
Scripps Cardiologist, Martin Charlat, MD, discusses the importance of getting immediate medical attention if you or a loved one is having a cardiac episode.
Scripps in the News | February 10, 2014

Minutes Matter in Heart Attack Treatment

The first few minutes after a heart attack can make a big difference. Learn about heart attack prevention and treatments on Feb. 20 from Martin Charlat, MD.
Scripps encourages people to get their flu shot
News Releases | January 15, 2014

Scripps Health Offers Tips As Flu Surges in San Diego County

Use these basic tips from Scripps Health to avoid the flu and to deal with it if it strikes, from vaccination to hand washing and when to see a doctor.
Hospital emergency room sign
Scripps in the News | January 15, 2014

Surging Flu Levels Crowding San Diego County Hospitals

Scripps Mercy Hospital Medical Director Davis Cracroft, MD, discussed surging flu levels in San Diego in a San Diego U-T article.
The 24th annual U.S. News Best Hospitals rankings, now in its 24th year, recognized that Scripps hospitals and clinics for the ninth year. Scripps is a world-class medical institution, whose physicians and staff provide patients excellent care.
News Releases | July 15, 2013

U.S. News & World Report Ranks Scripps Among Nation’s Best in Six Categories

Scripps Health is ranked among the nation’s best in six categories in U.S. News & World Report’s annual “America’s Best Hospitals” issue in 2013.
News Releases | April 18, 2013

Scripps Receives $40,000 Komen Grant to Aid Underserved Women

Scripps was awarded a $40,000 grant from Susan G. Komen for the Cure. The grant will support Scripps’ Healthy Women Healthy Families program.
News Releases | October 3, 2012

Scripps Study Investigates Effectiveness of Heart Medication in Hispanics

Physicians at Scripps Health are investigating whether the Hispanic population metabolizes certain heart medication differently than other ethnic populations.