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New heart monitor device was inserted by a Scripps Cardiologist.
Scripps in the News | February 27, 2014

Scripps Doctor Implants Tiny Heart Monitor in Man's Chest

Local media covered the story of Chuck Beal, a retired funny car racer who was among the first in the nation to receive a tiny heart monitor implant at Scripps.
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.
One of the most advanced forms of cancer treatment for adults and children is now available in San Diego.
News Releases | February 18, 2014

Scripps Opens Region's First Proton Therapy Center for Cancer Care

Scripps Health has teamed with Advanced Particle Therapy to open Scripps Proton Therapy Center in San Diego.
Shiley Center for Orthopaedic Research and Education at Scripps Clinic is researching how to prevent blood clots after joint replacement surgery.
News Releases | February 4, 2014

Scripps Researchers Recommend Mobile Compression Device to Prevent Blood Clots after Joint Surgery

A 2014 Scripps study found that a mobile compression device was just as effective as blood thinners in preventing blood clots after joint surgery.
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.
Scripps Health recaps the 2013 top 5 wellness stories.
Health and Wellness | January 13, 2014

Top 5 Wellness Stories of 2013

Read what you may have missed in 2013 about eating right, taking care of your body and enjoying a happy, healthy life.
Scripps in the News | December 28, 2013

Migraine Triggers Vary, But Treatment Options Are More Effective Than Ever

Scripps Clinic neurologist Dr. Emily Rubenstein Engel offers advice for migraine treatment in a series of videos with Sharecare.com.
Daily calories and weight loss.
Health and Wellness | November 17, 2013

How Many Calories Are You Burning in a Day?

Find out how many calories you burn in a normal day and how many calories you need to burn to lose a pound.
Scripps in the News | November 12, 2013

Scripps Physician Is a Pioneer in Cardiovascular Health

Scripps cardiologist Richard Schatz, co-inventor of the first successful coronary stent, was profiled by the Carmel Valley News.
Scripps in the News | November 6, 2013

Help is Available for Pelvic Floor Disorders

A Scripps OB-GYN talks about pelvic floor disorders (incontinence and pelvic pain) in a blog post on Patch.com.