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Scripps in the News | August 14, 2012

World's Tallest Therapy Dog Visits Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

As seen on Fox 5, Bentley, the World’s Largest Therapy Dog, paid a visit to Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla.
Scripps in the News | August 12, 2012

Scripps Health's Eric Topol on Statins and Diabetes Risk

Dr. Topol weighed in on a controversy in coverage by USA Today and The Boston Globe, speaking about the benefit of statins versus the risk of developing...
Scripps in the News | August 5, 2012

Eye Scan May Help Detect Diabetes

As seen on NBC 7, Scripps endocrinologist Dr. Dan Einhorn talked about a new technology that might detect diabetes through a simple eye scan.
News Releases | July 26, 2012

First Steel Column is Set at Scripps Encinitas Expansion

Construction workers set and anchored the first structural steel column July 26 for the Critical Care Building at Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas.
Patient Stories | July 26, 2012

Lap Band Surgery Helps Student Lose Nearly Half Her Body Weight

When Jordan Button was 23 years old, she made a life-altering decision. At 5’8” and 271 pounds, she began investigating bariatric surgery.
Scripps in the News | July 19, 2012

Heroin Becoming a Deadly Addiction in San Diego

Nancy Knott, a counselor at the Scripps Treatment Program, discusses the heroin epidemic with Scripps Howard News Service.
Scripps in the News | July 18, 2012

Digital Devices Are Transforming Medicine

In a Medscape story, cardiologist and geneticist Dr. Eric Topol shows off five cutting edge devices that turn smartphones into medical monitors.
News Releases | July 16, 2012

U.S. News & World Report Ranks Scripps Among Nation’s Best For Heart Care 2012

Scripps received recognition for their cardiology programs.
Quality heart care at Scripps Green Hospital and Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla ranked 35th in the nation for cardiology and heart surgery in 2012-2013
Scripps in the News | July 15, 2012

Scripps Helps Clarify Confusion on Prostate Cancer Screenings

Dr. Carol Salem appeared on San Diego 6 Morning News to clear up public confusion about prostate cancer screenings.