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Health and Wellness | November 22, 2024
Scripps Bolsters Military Medical Training
For decades, Scripps has been training Navy physicians before they are deployed in trauma and emergency care and other specialties.
Health and Wellness | November 22, 2024
ATV Safety Tips: Preventing Injuries
Off-road vehicle accidents, including ATVs, can cause serious injuries. Learn how to prevent them and how to respond when they happen.
Health and Wellness | October 1, 2024
Bike Safety for Older Adults (video/podcast)
Learn about bike safety for older adults with Scripps trauma surgeon and medical director of trauma and acute care surgery Walter Biffl, MD.
Health and Wellness | August 27, 2024
Advanced Care for Critical Injuries
Scripps is one of the main providers of trauma care in San Diego County, overseeing two level 1 trauma centers.
Health and Wellness | March 29, 2024
How to Stop Bleeding During an Emergency
One-fifth of trauma deaths can be prevented by stanching the bleeding, which is why Scripps supports the Stop the Bleed campaign.
Health and Wellness | February 29, 2024
Are Electric Bikes Safe? What Are the Risks?
Learn why e-bike safety education and training are so important. Statistics show an increase in e-bike injuries and deaths in recent years.
Health and Wellness | August 2, 2023
How to Prevent Gun Violence and Protect Our Children (video/podcast)
In this video/podcast, Scripps trauma surgeon Walter Biffl discusses ways to prevent gun violence, starting with gun safety at home.
Health and Wellness | August 16, 2022
What Is a Trauma Center?
Scripps operates two Level 1 trauma centers that provide highly specialized care to more than 3,500 critically injured patients every year.
News Releases | February 24, 2022
Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla Elevated to Level 1 Trauma Center
Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla has been verified as a Level 1 trauma center, the highest designation awarded by the American College of Surgeons (ACS).
Health and Wellness | December 8, 2020
Fall Prevention Strategies for Seniors at Home (podcast)
A Scripps trauma surgeon explains how to improve safety at home to prevent seniors from falling. Fall risks go up as we age.