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Scripps in the News | December 1, 2011

Difficult Breast Cancer Decision Made Clearer Through Genetics

Scripps surgeon Dr. Mary Wilde and breast cancer patient Jennifer Sobajian discuss Jennifer's decision to have genetic testing.
Scripps in the News | December 1, 2011

Scripps Utilizes Medical Interpreters

Scripps nurse practitioner Teresa Newman discusses with NBC 7 how Scripps hospitals are working to prevent language barriers from compromising health care.
Scripps in the News | November 28, 2011

Working Into Your 70s: A Smart Retirement Move

In a US News & World Report article, a Scripps HR vice president discusses the many options Scripps offers to keep its older workers happily employed.
Scripps Health is helping patients transform the way they manage their diabetes every day.
Scripps in the News | November 27, 2011

Clinical Trial Tests Insulin Pump to Manage Diabetes Better

A clinical trial at Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute tests a digital insulin pump with a sensor to better manage diabetes.
See how rapidly lowering body temperature can help patients survive heart attacks.
Scripps in the News | November 16, 2011

Putting Heart Attacks on Ice

Al Fields had a heart attack while running. When he woke up four days later at Scripps, he learned his body had been cooled drastically to help him heal.
Scripps in the News | November 13, 2011

Diabetes - A Growing Epidemic

One in 10 adults will have diabetes by 2030. Dr. Athena Philis-Tsimikas was a guest on KUSI to address the growing epidemic of diabetes.
Scripps in the News | November 10, 2011

Minimally Invasive Brain Surgery Prevents Stroke

In this video, patient Clive Essakow and surgeon Dr. John Barr talk about a minimally invasive surgery to repair a dural fistula in Essakow's brain.
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 is one of Southern California’s premier transplant centers. Providing living kidney and liver transplants to patients such as Mike Sedgwick for more than 20 years.
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.