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Scripps in the News | August 28, 2014
Scripps CEO and Chief Academic Officer Named Among 100 Most Influential in Healthcare
Modern Healthcare's list of 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare features Scripps CEO Chris Van Gorder and Scripps Chief Academic Officer Eric Topal, MD.
Scripps in the News | August 27, 2014
Scripps Clinic Dermatologists Provide Free Skin Cancer Screenings
Scripps dermatologists turned the Mission Beach Lifeguard Station into a mini-clinic to provide free skin cancer screenings to lifeguards and firefighters.
Scripps in the News | August 27, 2014
Prebys Cardiovascular Institute Nearly Complete
Construction on the Prebys Cardiovascular Institute in San Diego, is nearing completion on the Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla campus.
Scripps in the News | August 24, 2014
Diabetes During Pregnancy: A Warning Sign for Type 2
Type 2 diabetes is on the rise among pregnant women. Dr. Athena Philis-Tsimikas offers tips to reduce your risk of gestational diabetes.
Scripps in the News | August 23, 2014
Doctors Join Fight Against Prescription Drug Abuse
Roneet Lev, MD, emergency medicine physician at Scripps Mercy Hospital, discusses what San Diego physicians are doing to combat prescription drug abuse.
Scripps in the News | August 21, 2014
Scripps Cardiologist Applauds FDA Clearance of Smartphone Device
Scripps Chief Academic Officer Eric Topol, MD, applauded the FDA's recent clearance of the AliveCor smartphone ECG device for detecting atrial fibrillation.
Scripps in the News | August 20, 2014
Scripps Encinitas Devotes Nearly $50 Million to North County Programs
The Coast News covered Scripps investments in community benefit programs and services through Scripps Memorial Hospital of $47.7 million for fiscal year 2013.
Scripps in the News | August 19, 2014
Scripps Clinic Doctor Offers Tips to Stay Safe in the Summer Heat
Scripps Clinic family medicine specialist John Dawkins, MD, shared tips on how to prevent heat stroke and heat exhaustion during the hot summer months.
Scripps in the News | August 19, 2014
Smartphones Could Hold Key to Medicine's Future
Scripps chief academic officer Eric Topol, MD, says apps and devices will change how patients interact with health care providers and receive care.
Scripps in the News | August 19, 2014
Scripps Digital Health Director Featured in Consumer Reports
Scripps director of digital medicine, Steven Steinbuhl, MD, chimes in on a Consumer Report article about the effectiveness of wireless health devices.