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News Releases | January 18, 2019
Scripps Cardiologist Wins Prestigious International Innovation Prize
Scripps cardiologist Richard Schatz, MD, was recently recognized for his groundbreaking role in the development of heart stents. Dr. Schatz won the Fritz J....
News Releases | January 17, 2019
New Chief of Staff Elected at Scripps Mercy Hospital
Dr. Megan Hamreus was recently elected as chief of staff for Scripps Mercy Hospital, which has campuses in San Diego and Chula Vista. Dr. Hamreus is a...
News Releases | January 14, 2019
Jan Caldwell Named Chairman of Scripps Health Board of Trustees
Accomplished FBI and Sheriff’s Department veteran, Jan Caldwell, has been named chairman of Scripps Health board of trustees.
News Releases | November 28, 2018
First Patient in San Diego Treated with Novel Cancer Therapy
Scripps MD Anderson treated the first local patient with Lutathera, which treats gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors of the digestive tract that are...
News Releases | November 19, 2018
Scripps Reports Opioid Prescription Sizes Fall by 25 Percent
Scripps Health has achieved a 25 percent reduction in the average number of tablets per opioid prescription ordered for patients at its hospitals and...
News Releases | November 15, 2018
Scripps Medical Response Team Deploys to Camp Fire
The Scripps Medical Response Team has been deployed to Northern California to help provide medical care to victims and evacuees of the the Camp Fire.
News Releases | October 25, 2018
Scripps Expert Advises Public to Get an Early Flu Shot
With the flu season under way, it's time to get a flu shot, Scripps Clinic pediatrician Erik Hogen, MD, explains the benefits of getting your flu shot now.
News Releases | October 23, 2018
Scripps Health Launches Year-Round Drug Take-Back Kiosks
Scripps has placed drug take-back kiosks next to its on-site pharmacies at three sites, becoming the first health system in the region to offer year-round...
News Releases | October 9, 2018
Scripps HealthExpress Walk-In Clinic Opens in Rancho San Diego
Scripps HealthExpress recently opened a new walk-in clinic at Scripps Clinic Rancho San Diego in East County. Providers treat minor illnesses and injuries.
News Releases | September 25, 2018
Scripps HealthExpress Walk-In Clinic Opens in Vista
The new Scripps HealthExpress walk-in clinic opened in Vista. Providers will treat patients with minor illnessess or injuries.