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News Releases | August 21, 2019
Scripps Health Launches Region’s First Specialty Critical Care Transportation Team for Adult Patients
Specialized Scripps teams are now assigned to ride in ambulances taking critical care patients in between Scripps facilities.
Scripps in the News | May 17, 2019
Doctors Sound Alarm About Dangers of Electric Scooters
Local physicians are weighing in on the dangers of electric scooters in San Diego, saying the number of scooter-related accidents were up.
Scripps in the News | May 14, 2019
Scripps Cardiologist Says Meth-Related Heart Failure Cases On Rise In Region
David Shaw, MD, a cardiologist, recently spoke to NBC 7 about findings in his research that shows methamphetamine-related heart failure cases are on the rise.
Health and Wellness | May 10, 2019
Play It Safe This Summer
Have fun but follow safety measures at the beach, around the campfire, at the pool and other places to prevent emergency situations.
Scripps in the News | April 1, 2019
Scripps CEO Goes Into EMT Mode During Flight Emergency
Scripps CEO and President Chris Van Gorder recently used his EMT training to help an ailing passenger during a flight. Modern Health Care featured the story.
Scripps in the News | February 27, 2019
New Homeless Patient State Law Affects Hospitals
Scripps Mercy will be affected by a new law requiring hospitals to set up discharge plans that keep homeless patients off the streets while they recover.
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 | February 19, 2019
Local Sports Anchor, Shooting Survivor, Organizes Valentine's Day Blood Drive
Kyle Kraska, CBS 8's sports director who survived a shooting in 2015, recently held a blood drive, co-sponsored by Scripps, to benefit the American Red Cross.
News Releases | February 19, 2019
Scripps Mercy Receives $260,000 Grant for Opioid Treatment
Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego has received a $260,000 grant to expand patient access to treatment for opioid use disorder.
Health and Wellness | December 31, 2018
When It’s Time for Urgent Care
Find out whether your minor injury should have you going to urgent care, walk-in clinic, the ER or your primary care physician.