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News Releases | August 1, 2023

U.S. News Ranks Scripps Health No. 1 for Orthopedics in San Diego Region

Five specialties nationally ranked best hospitals - U.S. News & World Report 2023-2024
U.S. News & World Report ranked Scripps among the nation’s best in five specialties in the magazine’s annual “Best Hospitals” list.
Scripps in the News | July 28, 2023

Scripps CEO Initiates Countywide Hospital Violence Task Force

The San Diego Union-Tribune recently reported on a countywide task force formed by health systems, police and prosecutors to address the growing problem.
Weight Management | July 20, 2023

What Are the Benefits of Bariatric Weight-Loss Surgery?

People with severe obesity and obesity-related conditions are at high risk of other serious illnesses. Bariatric surgery can help.
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.
Health and Wellness | July 17, 2023

How to Know if You Have Sleep Apnea

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Snoring, gasping for air and daytime fatigue are all signs of sleep apnea, which can affect your health. Learn the signs and treatments.
Health and Wellness | July 5, 2023

How to Lose Weight with Medication and/or Surgery (video/podcast)

Weight-loss experts Jennie Luna, MD, and Mark Takata ,MD, discuss ways to lose weight with GLP-1 medications and/or weight-loss surgery.
Scripps in the News | June 22, 2023

Scripps CEO Pens Letter to Editor About Strains on Hospital EDs

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Scripps CEO Chris Van Gorder argues in a letter to editor that acute hospitals are being impacted by area's behavioral health crisis.
Scripps in the News | June 22, 2023

Scripps CEO Calls Out Need For More Psychiatric Beds in SD County

Chris Van Gorder, Scripps Health CEO and president.
Scripps CEO Chris Van Gorder, in an op-ed, calls for more behavioral health facilities in San Diego County to address critical shortage.
Health and Wellness | May 22, 2023

What Is the Difference Between Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease?

Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia. It is a progressive brain disorder. Early detection and medications can help.
Scripps in the News | May 15, 2023

The Latest on Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Dr. Scott Eisman discussed causes, prevention and treatments for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with U.S. News & World Report.