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Scripps Encinitas Adds Innovative Tools to Improve Lung Diagnoses

An innovative robotic technology introduced at Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas holds promise for diagnosing respiratory issues and lung cancer.

News Releases | November 9, 2020

Scripps Physicians Recognized for Top Marks in Quality of Care, Patient Experience, Cost Management

Integrated Healthcare Association (IHA) recognized both Scripps Coastal Medical Center and Scripps Clinic for top marks in patient experience.

News Releases | October 19, 2020

Scripps Medical Center Jefferson Opens in Oceanside

Scripps Health announced the opening of Scripps Medical Center Jefferson, its largest North County outpatient health center in the city of Oceanside.

News Releases | October 12, 2020

Scripps Whittier Awarded $3.3 Million to Study Diabetes Distress

A five-year, $3.3 million grant to Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute will focus on emotional distress that can accompany type 1 diabetes.

News Releases | October 8, 2020

Warner and Debbie Lusardi Give $25 Million to Scripps

The largest gift in Scripps Encinitas history will fund new hospital tower and pulmonary institute. Learn more about this generous donation.

News Releases | October 1, 2020

Rating Agencies Affirm Scripps AA Rating, Stable Outlook

Three major rating agencies have affirmed Scripps Health's AA rating and stable outlook. Find out what strengths they cited and more.

News Releases | September 15, 2020

Scripps Urges Early Flu Shot Before the 2020 Season Intensifies

Being vaccinated against influenza is especially important this year because the illness will be circulating alongside coronavirus.

News Releases | September 15, 2020

Scripps Health forms COVID-19 Vaccine Committee

A COVID-19 Vaccine Committee has been established to recommend which COVID-19 vaccine or vaccines to consider offering to Scripps patients and providers.

News Releases | September 1, 2020

Scripps Launches Region’s First Centralized Organ Recovery Center

Scripps Health launched the region's first centralized system for retrieving organs from deceased donors. Learn how it will help save more lives.

News Releases | August 27, 2020

Continuous Glucose Monitoring Improves Diabetes in Hospitalized Patients

Hospitalized patients with Type 2 diabetes who wore a wireless device had better blood sugar levels, according to Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute.