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Scripps in the News | October 1, 2014

Scripps Sponsors Taste of Downtown

Scripps registered dietitian, Misha Biden, on the Scripps approved healthy options offered during the Taste of Downtown event in San Deigo.
Scripps Health sponsored the 2014 Taste of Downtown, an annual restaurant hop that takes ticket holders on a walking tour to sample dishes.
Scripps in the News | October 1, 2014

Scripps Horizontal Restructuring Featured in ‘Unorthodox Leadership Arrangements’

Scripps Health President and CEO Chris Van Gorder discussed unorthodox leadership arrangements in an interview with Becker’s Hospital Review.
Scripps in the News | September 30, 2014

Scripps Staffer Featured in CNN's "America's Oldest Workers"

Kenn Curzon, recently featured by CNN Money, is one of America’s oldest workers. To read the full profile on Kenn, visit America’s oldest workers: Why we refuse to retire!
At age 91, Kenn Curzon is the oldest employee at Scripps Health. He was recently featured by CNN Money as one of America's oldest workers.
Scripps in the News | September 30, 2014

Diabetes and Heart Disease Risks You Shouldn’t Ignore

If you have diabetes, you have double the risk of serious heart problems. Here's what you need to know to lower your risk.
Scripps in the News | September 29, 2014

Scripps Mercy Medical Volunteers Change Lives in Mexico

Drs. Vecchione and Flynn are a part of the Scripps Mercy Outreach Surgical Team (M.O.S.T.) that provide free corrective surgeries to children in Mexico.
The U-T San Diego profiled M.O.S.T. co-founder Thomas Vecchione, MD, a Scripps-affiliated plastic surgeon correcting cleft lips and palates in Mexico.
Scripps in the News | September 29, 2014

IUDs And Implants Top Choices For Teen Birth Control

Recent recommendation is that teen girls who have sex should use long acting birth control methods.
Dr. Bruce Kahn, a Scripps Health pediatrician responds to a recent policy update, stating that IUDs are safe, effective and easy to use for most young women.
Scripps in the News | September 28, 2014

Behavioral Health Expert Offers Insight on Access to Care

Dr. Jerry Gold shared his views on the demand for behavioral health services with the U-T San Diego.
Scripps in the News | September 25, 2014

Scripps Vista Doctor Builds Bridges for School Children in Native Vietnam

Dr. Hei Le started a foundation to build bridges for children in Vietnam in memory of his late son.
Dr. Hai Le, an internal medicine physician at Scripps Health and his wife raise funds in their son's honor to construct bridges in their native Vietnam.
Scripps in the News | September 23, 2014

Medicare Eligible? Make Sure You Enroll in the Best Plan for You

Open enrollment for Medicare runs from October 15 - December 7. Scripps holds free presentations to explain your options and answer your questions.
Scripps in the News | September 22, 2014

Toxic Relationships Are Bad for Your Health

George Pratt, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist with Scripps Health, said a toxic relationship can affect romantic couples, friendships and co-workers.