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Scripps limits visitors for public protection.
Scripps in the News | January 8, 2015

Scripps Hospitals Screen Visitors to Protect Patients Against Flu

As flu cases rise in San Diego County, Scripps has implemented temporary visitation restrictions at its five hospital campuses in January 2015.
Image of Ask the Expert What is Measles video.
Scripps in the News | January 8, 2015

Scripps Doctors Recommend Vaccinating to Prevent Measles

Dr. Gary Chun and Dr. Dania Lindenberg emphasize the importance and effectiveness of the measles vaccination in KUSI interviews.
Dr. Topal makes news with digital medicine book
Scripps in the News | January 5, 2015

New Book by Scripps Digital Medicine Expert Featured by Media

National and local media outlets praise the new book by Scripps Chief Academic Officer Eric Topol, MD, “The Patient Will See You Now.”
Scripps Health President and CEO Chris Van Gorder's new book is making genuine connections.
Scripps in the News | January 5, 2015

Scripps CEO's Book Featured in La Jolla Light Article

The La Jolla Light describes Chris Van Gorder’s new book as much a “tale of triumph over adversity” as a collection of leadership and management lessons.
Coast News Profiles Cancer Nurse Navigator from Scripps Encinitas
Scripps in the News | January 4, 2015

Coast News Profiles Cancer Nurse Navigator from Scripps Encinitas

In a Coast News article, Scripps registered nurse Bunny Nedry describes how nurse navigators help patients and families through their cancer care journeys.
U-T San Diego Interviews Scripps Clinic Weight Loss Expert on New Drug
Scripps in the News | January 4, 2015

U-T San Diego Interviews Scripps Clinic Weight Loss Expert on New Drug

Scripps weight loss expert Dr. Fujioka weighs in on the risks and benefits of a new diet pill in a 2015 U-T San Diego interview.
Scripps Health, Dr. Mark Shalauta, comments on whether a more frequent booster shot is necessary for the whooping cough epidemic.
Scripps in the News | January 3, 2015

Whooping Cough Epidemic Hits San Diego County

Pertussis can become very severe if it's not treated quickly, Dr. Shalauta told the UT San Diego. Find out how to protect yourself.
Scripps Clinic Rancho Bernardo physicians
Scripps in the News | December 30, 2014

North County Publications Welcome Three New Scripps Doctors

Three new primary care physicians joined Scripps Clinic Rancho Bernardo, as featured in Pomerado News and Z Code Magazine.
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Scripps in the News | December 29, 2014

Scripps Diabetes Expert Shares Tips for Lowering Blood Sugar

Scripps Health endocrinologist Dr. Athena Philis-Tsimikas offers tips on how the food you eat can help to control your blood sugar levels.
Food and Drug Administration’s recent clearance of the AliveCor smartphone ECG device for detecting atrial fibrillation. What mobile health (mHealth) technology will become ubiquitous over the next five years?
Scripps in the News | December 28, 2014

Scripps Digital Health Expert Predicts Future of Wireless Medicine

A Scripps expert discussed the future of mobile health technology in a recent article on mHealthNews, including which trends are on their way out.