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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.
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.
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 14, 2009
Dr. Eric Topol Joins Rock Stars in New Science Promotion Campaign
Scripps Chief Academic Officer Eric J. Topol, MD, joins Seal, Will.i.am and others for a photo shoot as a “Rock Star of Science” in GQ Magazine, June 2009.