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Scripps in the News | July 15, 2013
Scripps CEO Listed Among Health Care Leaders To Follow On Twitter
Becker’s Hospital Review recommends following Scripps Health President and CEO Chris Van Gorder and 19 other hospital and health system leaders on Twitter.
News Releases | July 10, 2013
Scripps Earns Top Rating for Health Care Equality for LGBT Patients
Scripps Health has been recognized as a “Leader in LGBT Healthcare Equality” in the Healthcare Equality Index 2013, an annual survey.
Scripps in the News | July 9, 2013
Relief for Painful Joint Damage
In a “Savvy Patient” column in the UT San Diego, a Scripps orthopedic surgeon explains allograft surgery to replace damaged or missing cartilage.
Patient Stories | July 9, 2013
Scripps Physicians Help Teen Tackle Rare Disorder
Expert diagnosis and treatment at Scripps helped high school football player Joshua Church recover from compartment syndrome.
Scripps in the News | July 8, 2013
Colorectal Cancer Often Preventable with Proper Screening
In a “Savvy Patient” column in the UT San Diego, Scripps gastroenterologist Walter Coyle, MD, explains the screening options for colorectal cancer.
News Releases | July 8, 2013
Research Physician Leader Named Director Of Scripps Digital Medicine
Steven Steinhubl, MD, has been named director of the Digital Medicine program at Scripps Health.
Patient Stories | July 7, 2013
Scripps and Komen Take Unique Approach to Bridge Health Gap
Through grant funding from Susan G. Komen for the Cure, San Diego, peer educators from Scripps teach women about the importance of breast health screenings.
Scripps in the News | July 7, 2013
Scripps CEO Talks Health Care Reform, Sequestration, mHealth
Scripps CEO Chris Van Gorder appeared on “Money Matters” to discuss declining reimbursements, aging patients and wireless health technology.
News Releases | June 30, 2013
Novel Device May Help Stop Leaky Heart Valves
Anderer was the first patient in San Diego to receive a MitraClip as part of a clinical trial. The MitraClip is designed to reduce mitral regurgitation.
Patient Stories | June 19, 2013
How Do Padres Keep Fit for the Long Haul?
Scripps goes inside the clubhouse to show how Padres players stay strong over the long baseball season, with quotes from several players.