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Scripps in the News | September 30, 2014

Diabetes and Heart Disease Risks You Shouldn’t Ignore

If you have diabetes, you have double the risk of serious heart problems. Here's what you need to know to lower your risk.
News Releases | September 30, 2014

SCAN Health Plan and Scripps Health Partner to Offer Medicare Advantage Plans in San Diego County

SCAN Health Plan and Scripps Health launched an exclusive partnership to offer Medicare beneficiaries in San Diego County three health plan options for 2015.
Scripps in the News | September 29, 2014

Scripps Mercy Medical Volunteers Change Lives in Mexico

Drs. Vecchione and Flynn are a part of the Scripps Mercy Outreach Surgical Team (M.O.S.T.) that provide free corrective surgeries to children in Mexico.
The U-T San Diego profiled M.O.S.T. co-founder Thomas Vecchione, MD, a Scripps-affiliated plastic surgeon correcting cleft lips and palates in Mexico.
Scripps in the News | September 29, 2014

IUDs And Implants Top Choices For Teen Birth Control

Recent recommendation is that teen girls who have sex should use long acting birth control methods.
Dr. Bruce Kahn, a Scripps Health pediatrician responds to a recent policy update, stating that IUDs are safe, effective and easy to use for most young women.
Scripps in the News | September 28, 2014

Behavioral Health Expert Offers Insight on Access to Care

Dr. Jerry Gold shared his views on the demand for behavioral health services with the U-T San Diego.
Scripps in the News | September 25, 2014

Scripps Vista Doctor Builds Bridges for School Children in Native Vietnam

Dr. Hei Le started a foundation to build bridges for children in Vietnam in memory of his late son.
Dr. Hai Le, an internal medicine physician at Scripps Health and his wife raise funds in their son's honor to construct bridges in their native Vietnam.
Scripps in the News | September 23, 2014

Medicare Eligible? Make Sure You Enroll in the Best Plan for You

Open enrollment for Medicare runs from October 15 - December 7. Scripps holds free presentations to explain your options and answer your questions.
Scripps in the News | September 22, 2014

Toxic Relationships Are Bad for Your Health

George Pratt, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist with Scripps Health, said a toxic relationship can affect romantic couples, friendships and co-workers.
Scripps in the News | September 21, 2014

Are Diabetes Patients at Risk of Falling Down Stairs?

Dr. Daniel Einhorn, medical director of the Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute shared his views with MedPageToday.com on a study about if diabetics are more likely to fall on stairs.
Dr. Daniel Einhorn at Scripps discusses new study that suggests people with diabetic peripheral neuropathy are likely to sway more when climbing stairs.
Scripps in the News | September 21, 2014

Can Dairy Help Lower Diabetes Risk?

A new Swedish study suggests that people eating high-fat dairy products are at significantly lower risk of developing Type 2 diabetes.
Dr. Daniel Einhorn at Scripps discusses new study that suggests eating high-fat dairy products are at significantly lower risk of developing Type 2 diabetes.