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Patient Stories | May 3, 2009
Cardiac Surgery Repairs Rescue Swimmer’s Mitral Valve
Diagnosed with a heavily leaking mitral valve in his heart, military rescue swimmer Ronny German underwent a successful robotic surgery treatment at Scripps.
News Releases | May 3, 2009
Scripps Cardiovascular Surgeons Form New Medical Group
Cardiovascular and thoracic surgeons from Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Scripps Clinic and Scripps Mercy Hospital join to create a new medical group.
News Releases | May 3, 2009
39th Annual Mercy Ball Raises Record-Breaking $1.7 Million for Surgical and Cancer Care at Scripps Mercy Hospital
The 39th Annual Mercy Ball raised a record-breaking $1.7 million to support surgical and cancer care services at Scripps Mercy Hospital.
News Releases | April 29, 2009
March of Dimes Awards Grant to Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute to Improve the Health of Mothers and Babies
The March of Dimes has awarded a grant to the Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute to support a program for women who've had diabetes during pregnancy.
Patient Stories | April 28, 2009
Runner Returns to Racing After Having a Heart Attack
After running a marathon, Scripps Health patient John Spangler arrived in the emergency department due to heart attack, but survived thanks to expert care.
Patient Stories | April 26, 2009
Son Gives Dad a Lifesaving Gift
After San Diego veteran John Quesenberry was diagnosed with polycystic kidney disease, his son Chris generously donated a kidney to save his dad's life.
News Releases | April 21, 2009
Scripps La Jolla Chief Executive Given Prestigious Award
Gary G. Fybel was awarded the American College of Healthcare Executives Senior-Level Healthcare Executive Award.
Scripps in the News | April 12, 2009
Dr. Eric Topol Discusses the West Wireless Health Institute on CNBC
Eric Topol, M.D., discusses the West Wireless Health Institute on CNBC’s “Street Signs” program.
Patient Stories | April 12, 2009
Woman Lives a Lighter Life After Weight Loss Surgery
Before weight loss surgery, Terri H. struggled with numerous health conditions including high blood pressure, sleep apnea, osteoarthritis and fibromyalgia.
News Releases | April 8, 2009
Scripps Mercy's Stroke Program Earns Primary Stroke Center Distinction
Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego has earned the Gold Seal of Approval from The Joint Commission for Primary Stroke Centers in 2009.