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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 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
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.