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News Releases | February 27, 2012

Scripps.org is Nation’s Number Two Health System Website

The Journal of Healthcare Management has named Scripps.org, Scripps Health’s website, number two in a rating of the top 25 health care sites in the nation.
Scripps in the News | February 27, 2012

Addiction Expert Notes Rising Heroin Use

As seen on CBS Channel 8, a Scripps treatment counselor discusses an alarming rise in people switching from time-release Oxycontin to heroin.
News Releases | February 26, 2012

Scripps Study Finds Higher Death Risk With Sleeping Pills

Dr. Daniel Kripke provides insight on the risks associated with sleeping pills.
Learn about higher risk of death with sleeping pills among regular pill users, found in a study by Scripps Clinic researchers.
Patient Stories | February 13, 2012

Radiation Inspires 29-Year-Old Fighting Breast Cancer

When Michelle Reyes was diagnosed with breast cancer at 29, she rallied quickly when her Scripps physicians explained that cancer was only a word.
Scripps in the News | February 13, 2012

Bath Salts: The Newest Designer Drug

A Scripps treatment counselor explains the effects of the latest synthetic or “designer” drug to become popular with teens and young adults: bath salts.
Scripps in the News | February 13, 2012

The Dangers of Synthetic Drugs

As seen on CBS Channel 8, a Scripps treatment counselor explains what parents should look out for when it comes to teens experimenting with "bath salts."
Scripps in the News | February 13, 2012

New Skin Cancer Pill

As seen on NBC Channel 7, Scripps dermatologist Darrell Gonzales discusses the drug Erivedge, which could help treat skin cancer.
News Releases | February 1, 2012

Scientists Find New 'Biopsy in a Blood Test' to Detect Cancer

Collaborating cancer physicians have successfully demonstrated the effectiveness of an advanced blood test for detecting and analyzing circulating tumor cells.
Scripps in the News | February 1, 2012

Wall Street Journal Reviews New Book by Scripps Physician Executive

The Wall Street Journal reviews the new book “The Creative Destruction of Medicine,” by Scripps Health Chief Academic Officer Eric Topol, MD.