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Scripps in the News | May 12, 2015
Scripps Physician Reviews Latest Weight Loss Options on KUSI
Physicians at Scripps Health are the first in the San Diego region to use a new implanted device that promotes weight loss by blocking hunger signals.
Health and Wellness | November 17, 2013
How Many Calories Are You Burning in a Day?
Find out how many calories you burn in a normal day and how many calories you need to burn to lose a pound.
Patient Stories | September 28, 2010
Scripps Helps Law Enforcement Commander Take Control of His Weight
A border control agent, husband and father of two shares his experience after undergoing bariatric surgery at Scripps Green Hospital in San Diego.
Patient Stories | March 3, 2010
Surgery Helps Ease Woman's Lifelong Struggle With Weight
Scripps Health patient Susan M. struggled with weight for decades before exploring bariatric surgery options, eventually deciding on gastric banding.
Patient Stories | November 10, 2009
Bariatric Surgery Helps a Young Mother Regain Her Life
Struggling with weight management, gestational diabetes and Type 2 diabetes, one patient opts for a successful laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery procedure.
Patient Stories | April 12, 2009
Woman Lives a Lighter Life After Weight Loss Surgery
Before weight loss surgery, Terri H. struggled with numerous health conditions including high blood pressure, sleep apnea, osteoarthritis and fibromyalgia.
News Releases | June 26, 2007
Scripps Mercy Hospital Performs 10,000th Procedure
Surgeons at Pacific Bariatric Surgical Medical Group (PBSMG) and Scripps Mercy Hospital recently performed their 10,000th bariatric surgical procedure.
News Releases | January 8, 2006
Wittgrove Bariatric Center at Scripps La Jolla
Wittgrove Bariatric Center announced today that it has been named an American Society for Bariatric Surgery, Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence.
News Releases | October 19, 2005
Pacific Bariatric and Scripps Mercy Designated Center of Excellence
Oct. 19, 2005 - Pacific Bariatric Surgical Medical Group and Scripps Mercy Hospital have been designated as a Bariatric Center of Excellence.