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Scripps in the News | March 12, 2019

Scripps Backs State Legislation to Protect Hospital Workers From Assaults

Chris Van Gorder, Scripps Health CEO and president.
Scripps President and CEO Chris Van Gorder recently voiced Scripps' support for a state bill that aims to increase safety for hospital workers from assaults.
Scripps in the News | March 8, 2019

Scripps Neurologist Discusses Stroke Among Younger People

Dr. Mary Kalafut, a stroke expert at Scripps, on Fox 5, discusses stroke among young people in the wake of actor Luke Perry's death from a massive stroke.
Mary Kalafut, a neurologist at Scripps, discusses how stroke can strike people at a relatively young age, such as actor Luke Perry who died at age 52.
Scripps in the News | March 8, 2019

Scripps Surgeon Discusses Research Work that Could Help Transplant Patients

Headshot of Christopher Marsh, MD, transplant surgeon at Scripps Green Hospital. Recently featured in Rancho Santa Fe Review.
Christopher Marsh, a transplant surgeon, recently discussed his promising research to prevent complications from organ rejection with the Rancho Santa Fe News.
Scripps in the News | March 6, 2019

89th Candlelight Ball Benefits New Perinatology Program at Scripps La Jolla

Rosemary and Chris Van Gorder, Scripps Health President and CEO at Scripps Candlelight Ball 2018
The 89th Scripps Candlelight Ball, recently held at the Fairmont Grand Del Mar, raised funds for the new perinatology program at Scripps Memorial La Jolla.
Scripps in the News | February 28, 2019

Scripps HealthExpress Doctor Says Wet Winter Triggering Early Allergy Season

Desert flowers that can trigger seasonal allergies.
Dana Ger, MD, clinical director of Scripps HealthExpress says walk-in clinics are seeing more weather-related allergies due to recent storms.
Scripps in the News | February 27, 2019

New Homeless Patient State Law Affects Hospitals

Scripps Mercy will be affected by a new law requiring hospitals to set up discharge plans that keep homeless patients off the streets while they recover.
Scripps in the News | February 27, 2019

Scripps Neurologist: Chronic Headaches Are Very Common, Very Treatable

Emily Rubeinstein Engel, MD, a neurologist with Scripps Clinic, discusses the causes and treatments for chronic headaches with the Del Mar Times.
Scripps in the News | February 27, 2019

Scripps Orthopedic Surgeon Discusses Treatments for Arthritis of the Hand

A person in pain due to an arthritic condition in their hand.
Lorenzo Pacelli, an orthopedic surgeon at Scripps Clinic, was recently featured in US News & World Report discussing treatments for arthritis of the hand.
Scripps in the News | February 19, 2019

Local Sports Anchor, Shooting Survivor, Organizes Valentine's Day Blood Drive

Local TV sports director and trauma survivor Kyle Kraska and Scripps trauma surgeon Fady Nasrallah, MD, at Kraska's Valentine's Day blood drive.
Kyle Kraska, CBS 8's sports director who survived a shooting in 2015, recently held a blood drive, co-sponsored by Scripps, to benefit the American Red Cross.
Scripps in the News | February 8, 2019

Scripps Cardiologist Raises Awareness About Women and Heart Disease

Christina Adams, MD, cardiologist at the Scripps Women's Heart Center at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, uses visuals to explain heart disease to patients.
Christina Adams, MD, cardiologist at Scripps Clinic, explains the subtle symptoms women may experience during heart attacks.