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2013 Scripps Health Annual Report
News Releases | June 22, 2014

2013 Scripps Health Annual Report

The 2013 Scripps Health Annual Report highlights our journey during the past year, including growth, innovation, patient care and commitment to the community.
Dr. J. Steven Poceta Elected President of the San Diego County Medical Society
News Releases | June 19, 2014

Dr. J. Steven Poceta Elected President of the San Diego County Medical Society

Scripps neurologist J. Steven Poceta, MD, was sworn in as the 129th president of the San Diego County Medical Society in 2014.
Dulce Digital is a new text message program, which may help patients control their diabetes.
Scripps in the News | June 17, 2014

Scripps ‘Project Dulce’ Tries New Ways To Manage Diabetes

With diabetes becoming more common, Scripps experts are looking at innovative ways to manage diabetes, including a text messaging program called Dulce Digital.
Dulce Digital study sends text reminders to diabetic patients.
News Releases | June 12, 2014

Text Messages Helpful in Controlling Diabetes

A new Scripps Whittier study shows the potential for improving blood sugar control in Latinos using text messaging as part of the Dulce Digital program.
MobileOCT and Partners Awarded First Prize in Vodafone Americas Foundation Wireless Innovation Award
News Releases | May 29, 2014

MobileOCT and Partners Awarded First Prize in Vodafone Americas Foundation Wireless Innovation Award

The Vodafone America Foundation has awarded $300,000 for the collaborative development and testing of a smartphone-based cervical cancer diagnostic tool.
Diabetes is a growing health problem in the U.S. In San Diego County, additional hospital costs for patients with diabetes run up to $120 million a year.  Dr. Athena Philis-Tsimikas of the Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute discusses this alarming trend.
Scripps in the News | May 20, 2014

Study Shows Impact of Diabetes on San Diego Health Care Costs

A 2014 UCLA study finds that diabetes is adding significantly to health care costs in California. Scripps experts discuss this alarming trend with KPBS.
Scripps, Rady Children’s Enter Hospice Agreement
News Releases | May 19, 2014

Scripps, Rady Children’s Enter Hospice Agreement

Scripps Health and Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego have reached an affiliation agreement to treat children in need of end-of-life care.
Scripps Recognized for Wireless Health Innovation
Scripps in the News | May 19, 2014

Scripps Recognized for Wireless Health Innovation

The Wireless Foundation honored Scripps Health for its work in wireless health during the 20th annual VITA Achievement Awards Dinner.
Scripps CEO Nominated for "Most Influential People in Healthcare" List
Scripps in the News | May 19, 2014

Scripps CEO Nominated for "Most Influential People in Healthcare" List

Once again, Scripps CEO Chris Van Gorder has been nominated for Modern Healthcare’s list of the most influential people in health care.
Scripps Coastal Medical Center Escondido Reopens
News Releases | May 15, 2014

Scripps Coastal Medical Center Escondido Reopens

Scripps Coastal Medical Center in Escondido, located at 488 East Valley Parkway, has reopened. It was closed yesterday due to wildfires in the area.