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Scripps in the News | April 30, 2018

Scripps Skin Cancer Expert Discusses Treatment Advances

Hubert Greenway, MD, chairman of Mohs and dermatologic surgery at Scripps Clinic, discussed skin cancer on KUSI. June is Skin Cancer Awareness Month.
Hubert Greenway, MD, skin cancer specialist, recently discussed medical advances in the treatment of this deadly disease on KUSI.
Scripps in the News | April 27, 2018

Scripps Physician Discusses Impact of Aging on Food Senses

An older woman scoops protein-rich yogurt mixed with fiber-rich nuts.
A Scripps Clinic primary care doctor discussed the impact aging has on a person's sense of taste and smell for food in a story in The San Diego Union-Tribune.
Scripps in the News | April 24, 2018

Scripps Expert Sheds Light on Penicillin Allergies

A Scripps allergy expert discusses research that shows that most people who say they are allergic to penicillin are not. Photo shows doctor prescribing penicillin.
A Scripps Clinic allergy specialist recently told Healio that most people who are labeled as allergic to penicillin could be "de-labeled" through skin tests.
Scripps in the News | April 18, 2018

Pet Therapy Teams Honored

Scripps honored its volunteer pet therapy teams during National Volunteer Week. A pet volunteer is featured in photo taken at Scripps La Jolla.
During National Volunteers Week, Scripps honored its pet therapy teams with an event at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla.
Scripps in the News | April 11, 2018

Scripps Neurologist Weighs in on Parkinson's Psychosis Drug

Melisa Houser, MD, of Scripps Clinic discusses FDA-approved Parkinson's disease drug with the Union-Tribune. Photo posted shows elderly man with Parkinson's disease receiving care.
Scripps physician Melissa Houser, MD, weighed in on the benefits and safety risks of a San Diego-made drug for Parkinson's disease psychosis.
Scripps in the News | April 11, 2018

Scripps Named Among Top Places to Work in Health Care

Fortune magazine has named Scripps to its annual Best Companies to Work For list for the 11th year in a row. Scripps ranked No. 41, up from No. 45 last year.
Becker's Hospital Review recently named Scripps Health to its annual Top 150 Best Places to Work in Healthcare.
Scripps in the News | April 10, 2018

News Media Feature Scripps Opioid Management Program

KUSI anchor Lisa Remillard and Scripps Health VP Lisa Thakur discuss the Scripps Opioid Stewardship Program.
News media focused attention recently on the new opioid stewardship initiative at Scripps Health, which aims to reduce use of potentially addictive medications.
Scripps in the News | April 3, 2018

Scripps Diabetes Expert Discusses New Technologies

Dr. Athena Philis-Tsimikas and a patient with diabetes
Dr. Athena Philis-Tsimikas of the Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute, recently discussed the state of wearable devices with a medical diabetes journal.
Scripps in the News | March 30, 2018

Media Report on Scripps' Addition to Apple Health App

Several media outlets interviewed Scripps Health Chief Information Officer Andy Crowder about Apple's expansion of medical record access through its iPhone app.
Scripps in the News | March 30, 2018

Media Cover Robotic Surgery Launch at Scripps Encinitas

Several media outlets recently reported on the expansion of the Scripps robotic surgery program to Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas.