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In the News: Local Nun Back on Feet After Unique Knee Surgery at Scripps
Scripps in the News | June 23, 2017

In the News: Local Nun Back on Feet After Unique Knee Surgery at Scripps

Sister Margaret Castro underwent a novel form of knee replacement surgery at Scripps, as told in this interview with 10 News.
Scripps Surgeon Gives Final Update on Shark Attack Patient
Scripps in the News | June 21, 2017

Scripps Surgeon Gives Final Update on Shark Attack Patient

Scripps trauma surgeon Gail Tominaga, MD, provided a final update on shark attack patient Leeanne Ericson at a press conference at Scripps Memorial Hospital.
Scripps Mercy Volunteer Group Raises $250,000 for Humanitarian Missions
Scripps in the News | June 19, 2017

Scripps Mercy Volunteer Group Raises $250,000 for Humanitarian Missions

Scripps Mercy Outreach Surgical Team (M.O.S.T.) raised a record $250,000 at its 6th annual Mariachi Festival for Humanitarian Missions.
Scripps Memorial La Jolla, San Diego.
Scripps in the News | June 14, 2017

Heavy Traffic Conditions this Weekend in La Jolla Near Scripps Locations

Traffic in La Jolla is expected to spike this weekend due to UCSD comencement activities. Scripps is urging patients to allow extra travel time for appointments
Moving Is Key to Heart Attack Recovery
Scripps in the News | June 14, 2017

Moving Is Key to Heart Attack Recovery

Gone are the days when patients were told to rest and stay still while recovering from a heart attack, says Scripps cardiologist.
Scripps Text Messaging Study Lands Media Coverage
Scripps in the News | June 12, 2017

Scripps Text Messaging Study Lands Media Coverage

An innovative clinical trial by the Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute received media attention after the study's results were published by a journal.
Weight Often Problem After Quitting Smoking
Scripps in the News | June 12, 2017

Weight Often Problem After Quitting Smoking

One side effect from the largely successful campaign to reduce smoking has been weight gain by some people after they kick the habit.
Scripps Cancer Patient and Doctor Ballroom Dance Draws Media Spotlight
Scripps in the News | June 12, 2017

Scripps Cancer Patient and Doctor Ballroom Dance Draws Media Spotlight

A bedside pact between a doctor and her cancer patient came true over the weekend when Dr. Irene Hutchins and cancer survivor Steve Valentine, ballroom danced.
The front of Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas.
Scripps in the News | June 12, 2017

Scripps Cancer Patient with Positive Attitude Featured in Encinitas Advocate

Cancer patient Dennis Baca spread his message of positivity in an Encinitas Advocate story. He'll speak at cancer survivors day June 24 at Scripps Encinitas.
Scripps Mercy Physician Leader Discusses Drugged Driving with KPBS
Scripps in the News | June 5, 2017

Scripps Mercy Physician Leader Discusses Drugged Driving with KPBS

Michael Sise, MD, chief of staff and senior trauma surgeon at Scripps Mercy, discussed drugged driving with KPBS radio and television news programs recently.