News
Scripps Health News, Press Releases, Wellness Tips and More
Learn more about Scripps Health in San Diego through our news center. Using the filters below, you can find news releases, wellness articles, patient stories, health tips from our physicians and highlights of recent media coverage.
Showing 1131-1140 results of 1584
Scripps in the News | July 24, 2014
Peer Supporters are Becoming a Front Line Force Against Diabetes
Scripps endocrinologist Athena Philis-Tsimikas discusses the success of Project Dulce peer educators to help patients control their diabetes.
Scripps in the News | July 22, 2014
Scripps Employee Telemedicine Project Showing Good Results
Scripps Health launched MDLive, a telemedicine service, for their employees and immediate family members to evaluate a new way of delivering health services.
Scripps in the News | July 21, 2014
Scripps Expert Weighs in on Advances in Physical Therapy
Scripps Health physical therapist Tim Goldberg shared emerging trends in physical therapy and rehabilitation with a greater focus on prevention.
Scripps in the News | July 20, 2014
Scripps Doctor Explains How to Surf Your Way to Better Health
John Dawkins, MD, a Scripps sports medicine doctor and avid surfer, explains the health benefits of surfing and how to avoid injuries.
Scripps in the News | July 20, 2014
Scripps Expert Offers Advice for Managing Multiple Sclerosis
Scripps Health neurologist Charles Smith, MD, recently shared his expertise on the management of multiple sclerosis symptoms.
Scripps in the News | July 16, 2014
CDC Issues New Guidelines on Alcohol
The CDC released new guidelines that define heavy drinking after finding that one in 10 deaths among adults, ages 20-64, is linked to alcohol consumption.
Scripps in the News | July 16, 2014
Suicide, Drugs Overdose Reach Record Levels
Suicides and prescription drug overdose continue to be the leading causes of death in cases investigated by the San Diego County Medical Examiner.
Scripps in the News | July 14, 2014
Scripps CEO Discusses Changing Health Care Landscape
Scripps Health President and CEO Chris Van Gorder discusses the state of the nation's health care system and what's driving change in the way care is delivered.
Scripps in the News | July 14, 2014
Local Hospitals Earn National Rankings
Local San Diego hospitals appeared on the “Best Hospitals” edition of U.S. News & World Report, which ranks death doctors' opinions, use of technology and more.
Scripps in the News | July 14, 2014
Scripps Donation Funds Sheriff's Overdose Treatment Program
A $4,500 donation from Scripps Health is funding a pilot program that puts an opiate overdose antidote in the hands of San Diego County sheriff's deputies.