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Scripps in the News | June 3, 2019

Scripps Heart Patient Gets Rare Life-Saving Valve Surgery

Surgical team performing heart surgery in operating room.
A Del Mar resident whose health improved after undergoing a rare heart valve replacement surgery is featured in the Del Mar Times.
Scripps in the News | May 30, 2019

Scripps Expert Discusses Decline in New Diabetes Cases Despite Rise in Obesity

Dr. Athena Philis-Tsimikas, an endocrinologist, discusses a decline in diabetes cases on KUSI.
Athena Philis-Tsimika, an endocrinologist, recently discussed a federal study showing a decline in new diabetes cases despite a rise in obesity rates.
Scripps in the News | May 29, 2019

PopHealth Podcast Features Interview with Scripps CEO (podcast)

Chris Van Gorder, Scripps Health CEO and president.
Scripps Health CEO Chris Van Gorder discusses his long career leading Scripps, a nationally recognized integrated health care system, with PopHealth Podcast.
Scripps in the News | May 29, 2019

Scripps Humanitarian Group Raising Funds for Missions to Mexico

Scripps Mercy Outreach Surgical Team volunteers Dr. Kent Diveley and nurse Susana Verdugo-Ramos discuss the upcoming Mariachi Festival fundraiser with KUSI host Lauren Phinney.
Two members of the Scripps Mercy Outreach Surgical Team recently discussed the group's humanitarian work in Mexico and its June 1 fundraiser on KUSI.
Scripps in the News | May 21, 2019

Scripps CEO Weighs In On Cost of Digital Innovation in Health Care

Scripps CEO and President Chris Van Gorder discussed the costs of digital innovation in health care with Modern Healthcare magazine.
Scripps in the News | May 17, 2019

Doctors Sound Alarm About Dangers of Electric Scooters

Motorized scooters left unattended on the street are used to help illustrate the dangers of these vehicles for pedestrians and others.
Local physicians are weighing in on the dangers of electric scooters in San Diego, saying the number of scooter-related accidents were up.
Scripps in the News | May 17, 2019

New Liver Cancer Drug To Be Tested at Scripps MD Anderson

Two doctors examine an X-ray looking for signs of liver cancer.
Darren Sigal, MD, a hematologist and oncologist at Scripps MD Anderson Cancer Center, recently discussed a new liver cancer drug being tested at Scripps.
Scripps in the News | May 14, 2019

Scripps Cardiologist Says Meth-Related Heart Failure Cases On Rise In Region

A methamphetamine addict gets counseling from a therapist and support from friends.
David Shaw, MD, a cardiologist, recently spoke to NBC 7 about findings in his research that shows methamphetamine-related heart failure cases are on the rise.
Scripps in the News | May 9, 2019

Scripps Orthopedic Surgeon Offers Tips to Alleviate Hip Pain

An older woman grabs her hip in pain during a workout.
Brian Rebolledo, MD, an orthopedic surgeon at Scripps Clinic, offers tips on alleviating hip pain, including minimally invasive hip surgery.
Scripps in the News | May 8, 2019

Scripps Nurse, CEO Speak In Support of Bill To Fight Hospital Violence

Scripps Mercy nurse Mary Prehoden discuses legislation to protect hospital workers from violence.
Scripps Mercy nurse supervisor Mary Prehoden recently spoke with 10 News in support of a state bill that aims to protect hospital workers against violence.