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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.
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...
Scripps Reports Opioid Prescription Sizes Fall by 25 Percent
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...
The Scripps Medical Response Team has been deployed to help with the Camp Fire in Northern California.
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.
Scripps Expert Advises Public to Get an Early Flu Shot
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.
A box with medication drugs that are disposable.
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...
A male adult smiles as he talks to his provider at the new Scripps Health Express walk-in clinic in Rancho San Diego in East County.
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.
A patient greets a provider at new Scripps HealthExpress Encinitas
News Releases | September 25, 2018

Scripps HealthExpress Walk-In Clinic Opens in Encinitas

A new walk-in clinic opened at Scripps Coastal Medical Center Encinitas. Scripps HealthExpress Clinic providers treat minor illnesses and injuries.
A patient greets provider at new Scripps HealthExpress Vista
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.
A prostate cancer patient discusses his condition with his oncologist.
News Releases | September 19, 2018

New Study Shows Effectiveness of Prostate Cancer Therapy

A new study shows many prostate cancer patients can be treated effectively using stereotactic body radiation therapy. Scripps participated in the study.
A close up of a Scripps HealthExpress Torrey Pines patient.
News Releases | September 18, 2018

Scripps HealthExpress Walk-In Clinic Opens in Torrey Pines

The new Scripps HealthExpress Torrey Pines will provide treatment for minor illnesses and injuries.