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Patient Stories | February 22, 2019

Hall of Fame Jockey Recovers from Spinal Cord Injury

Injury brought Hall of Fame jockey Victor Espinoza to Scripps, where physicians and rehabilitation specialists helped him recover without surgery.
Scripps in the News | April 26, 2015

Scripps Doctor Discusses Stroke Warnings on KUSI

Time is brain. That was the message from Scripps Health neurosurgeon Frank Coufal, M.D., who recently discussed the risks, signs and treatments associated with
News Releases | March 18, 2015

Scripps La Jolla Reaccredited as Comprehensive Stroke Center

Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla has been redesignated as a Comprehensive Stroke Center by The Joint Commission.
News Releases | May 1, 2014

Scripps Hospitals Recognized for Stroke Care Excellence by American Heart Association and American Stroke Association

Scripps Health's three hospital campuses earn quality achievement award from American Heart Association/American Stroke Association.
Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Scripps Green Hospital and Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas have all earned a high-level performance achievement award.
News Releases | October 23, 2013

Two-level Artificial Disc Replacement Offers Increased Mobility over Spinal Fusion

Scripps neurosurgeon Frank Coufal, MD, is the first in San Diego to perform a two-level artificial disc replacement surgery.
Scripps in the News | September 9, 2013

Promising Alternative for Neck and Back Pain Relief

Relief for back pain and surgical treatment options.
In Scripps Health’s latest “Savvy Patient” article in the UT San Diego, Frank Coufal, MD, explains a new alternative for relieving neck and back pain.
Scripps in the News | February 11, 2013

Scripps Neurosurgeon Discusses Stroke on KOGO Radio

Dr. Frank Coufal, Scripps neurosurgeon, was interviewed on KOGO radio about how to prevent a stroke.
Scripps in the News | January 9, 2012

Skateboarding Helmet Safety

As seen on NBC 7, neurosurgeon Dr. Frank Coufal and 15-year-old patient Chase Walleen talk about Chase's serious head injury from a skateboarding accident.
Patient Stories | August 2, 2009

Sailor Finds Fast Care at Scripps After Suffering a Stroke

Avid sailor Lowell North suffered a stroke but received quality care from professionals at the Emergency Department at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla.