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Scripps in the News | November 3, 2011
Wellderly Study Seeks Secrets To Long, Healthy Life
World Series MVP Jerry Coleman joins the Scripps Wellderly Study to help unlock the genetic secrets to lifelong health.
Scripps in the News | October 26, 2011
Targeting Bladder Cancer With Robotic Surgery
In this video, patient Steve Jamison and surgeon Dr. Carol Salem explain how robotic surgery was used to remove bladder cancer and create a new bladder.
Scripps in the News | October 20, 2011
Living Kidney Transplant Transforms Two Lives
In this video, patient Mike Sedgwick talks about receiving a living kidney donation at Scripps from one of his congregation members, Gary Wasserman.
Scripps in the News | October 10, 2011
The Savvy Patient - Living kidney transplant: a gift of life
Scripps expert Randolph Schaffer, MD, provides insight on living kidney donation in a 2011 column of "Savvy Patient” in the San Diego Union-Tribune.
Scripps in the News | October 6, 2011
Scripps Receives Diabetes Grant
As seen on Univision, Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute received a $250,000 grant to test a mobile app for diabetes management in a Latino population.
Scripps in the News | October 6, 2011
Emergency Care Overhaul Slashes Wait Time to 30 Minutes or Less
Scripps revolutionizes emergency room admittance to virtually eliminate wait times, bringing patients into doctor contact in 30 minutes or less, on average.
Scripps in the News | October 5, 2011
HR Executive Magazine Names Scripps Senior VP 2011 HR Honor Roll Award
Vic Buzachero from Scripps Health human resources was named one of HR Executive Magazine’s three Honor Roll award recipients for 2011.
Scripps in the News | October 3, 2011
Actress Cloris Leachman Joins Scripps Wellderly Study on Healthy Aging
Legendary actress Cloris Leachman's involvement in the Scripps Wellderly Study was featured in a 2011 story on MSNBC.
Scripps in the News | September 29, 2011
Genomics Studies Help Personalize Medicine
Scripps is the first health care organization to undertake a large-scale genetic study aimed at helping patients understand genetic health risk factors.
Scripps in the News | September 22, 2011
Scripps Doctors Use Handheld Device to See Inside the Heart
About the size of a cell phone, this “pocket EKG” device (Vscan) is like a digital visual stethoscope that helps physicians rapidly screen for cardiac problems.