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Scripps in the News | December 6, 2018

Scripps MD Anderson Cancer Center Returns Humanitarian to her Mission

Breast cancer patient Debra Thomas and Ray Lin, MD, Scripps MD Anderson radiation oncologist appeared together on KUSI.
Debra Thomas was recently featured on KUSI discussing her breast cancer treatment at Scripps MD Anderson and her plans to continue her humanitarian work in...
Scripps in the News | December 6, 2018

Scripps Organ Transplant Patients Share Heartfelt Story

Robert and Annabelle Villarreal were recently interviewed by KUSI host Lauren Phinney about the kidney transplant surgery that saved Annabelle's life.
Robert and Annabelle Villarreal recently shared their inspiring organ-transplant story on KUSI. He donated a kidney to her. The transplant was performed at...
Scripps in the News | December 5, 2018

Scripps Diabetes Expert Discusses Latino Texting Program

A Hispanic man with diabetes uses his smartphone to receive text messages on diabetes management.
Athena Philis-Tsimikas, MD, of the Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute, discusses Project Dulce on the National Diabetes Education Program. She focused on a...
Health and Wellness | December 4, 2018

What Causes Urinary Incontinence and Other Pelvic Floor Disorders? (podcast)

Varuna Raizada, MD, a urogynecologist at Scripps Clinic, discusses pelvic floor disorders in San Diego Health podcast.
Varuna Raiza, MD, a urogynecologist, discusses urinary incontinence and other pelvic floor disorders, including symptoms, causes and treatments.
Scripps in the News | November 30, 2018

Scripps Physician Discusses Newly Approved Drug to Treat Influenza

Erik Hogen, MD, a primary care physician at Scripps Clinic. and KUSI host Lauren Phinney discuss the first flu related death in San Diego County and a newly approved anti flu drug.
Erik Hogen, MD, pediatrician at Scripps Clinic, discussed a newly approved antiviral drug to treat influenza with local news media outlets. Dr. Hogen urged...
Scripps in the News | November 30, 2018

KUSI Features Scripps MD Anderson Cancer Center

KUSI anchor Lauren Phinney with Thomas Buchholz, MD, medical director of Scripps MD Anderson Cancer Center.
Thomas Buchholz, MD, medical director of Scripps MD Anderson Cancer Center, recently discussed the partnership between Scripps and Houston-based MD Anderson...
News Releases | November 28, 2018

First Patient in San Diego Treated with Novel Cancer Therapy

William Apodaca, who has a rare form of cancer, was treated at Scripps Mercy Hospital with a new cancer therapy. Seen in picture with his oncologist, Dr. Marin Xavier.
Scripps MD Anderson treated the first local patient with Lutathera, which treats gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors of the digestive tract that are...
Scripps in the News | November 27, 2018

Camp Fire Survivor Continues Cancer Care at Scripps MD Anderson

Peter Chen, MD, consults with Olav Johannessen, cancer patient and Camp Fire survivor.
Scripps MD Anderson Cancer Center is providing care to a Camp Fire survivor who has brain cancer and evacuated to San Diego after losing his home.
Scripps in the News | November 27, 2018

Second Scripps Medical Response Team Deploys to Help Camp Fire Survivors

Scripps Health CEO and President Chris Van Gorder huddles with members of the second Scripps Medical Response Team before they head to Northern California to help with Camp Fire victims.
Media today captured the departure the second Scripps Medical Response Team sent to Northern California to help care for Camp Fire victims.
Scripps in the News | November 27, 2018

Scripps Expert Offers Tips for Healthy Skin on KUSI

A woman appies moisturizer to her face for a healthy skin look.
Seaver Soon, MD, a dermatologist at Scripps Clinic, recently offered tips for healthy skin on KUSI. November is National Healthy Skin Month.