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News Releases | February 13, 2014

Scripps Mercy Hospital Recognized for Stroke Care Excellence by American Heart Association and American Stroke Association

Scripps Mercy Hospital was granted the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association’s "Get With The Guidelines®" Stroke Silver Plus Quality Achievement Award.
Scripps Mercy Hospital has earned a performance achievement award for meeting strict, evidence-based guidelines related to stroke care during 2013.
Scripps in the News | February 10, 2014

Minutes Matter in Heart Attack Treatment

Scripps Cardiologist, Martin Charlat, MD, discusses the importance of getting immediate medical attention if you or a loved one is having a cardiac episode.
The first few minutes after a heart attack can make a big difference. Learn about heart attack prevention and treatments on Feb. 20 from Martin Charlat, MD.
Scripps in the News | February 6, 2014

Heroin Use on the Rise

Nancy Knott, an interventionalist and counselor at the Scripps Alcohol & Drug Treatment Program, speaks about heroin use in San Diego.
A Scripps interventionalist and counselor at the Scripps Alcohol & Drug Treatment Program spoke to local media about increased heroin use in San Diego.
News Releases | February 4, 2014

Scripps Researchers Recommend Mobile Compression Device to Prevent Blood Clots after Joint Surgery

Shiley Center for Orthopaedic Research and Education at Scripps Clinic is researching how to prevent blood clots after joint replacement surgery.
A 2014 Scripps study found that a mobile compression device was just as effective as blood thinners in preventing blood clots after joint surgery.
Scripps in the News | February 3, 2014

Scripps' Eric Topol Named Chief Medical Advisor for AT&T

AT&T appointed Scripps cardiologist Eric Topol, MD, its chief medical advisor, part of their effort to move into the health care information technology sector.
News Releases | February 3, 2014

Scripps Health Ranked as a Top Company for Executive Women

National Association for Female Executives (NAFE). The list recognizes organizations whose policies and practices encourage women’s advancement and whose numbers at the highest levels of leadership demonstrate that commitment.
Scripps Health was named one of the “Top 10 Non-Profit Companies for Executive Women” for 2014 by the National Association for Female Executives (NAFE).
Scripps in the News | January 29, 2014

Scripps Study Participant Enters White House Film Contest

Lily Grossman, a La Jolla teen who participated in a STSI genome study, entered the first-ever White House Student Film Festival.
News Releases | January 26, 2014

Dr. Judy Churchill Named Chairman of Scripps Health Board of Trustees

Learn about Dr. Judy Churchill, a longtime Scripps psychologist, who was named chairman of the Scripps Health board of trustees.
Scripps in the News | January 20, 2014

Scripps Study Participant Featured in Los Angeles Times Article

A Los Angeles Times article featured STSI study participant Lily Grossman, a La Jolla teen affected by a mystery disease that causes extreme muscle weakness.
News Releases | January 20, 2014

Scripps Hospitals Restrict Visitation to Protect Against Flu

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To protect patients and staff from the flu, Scripps Health is putting in place interim visitor restrictions at its five hospital campuses in San Diego County.