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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.
Health and Wellness | December 1, 2020
Fall Prevention Tips for Seniors (video)
Falls account for 95 percent of broken hips among seniors. Trauma surgeon, Walter Biffl, MD, discusses how to reduce fall risks at home.
Coronavirus | August 26, 2020
San Diego Surgeon Lends a Lifesaving Hand
A Scripps trauma surgeon explains how his years of military experience prepared him to care for critically ill COVID-19 patients in New York.
Scripps in the News | May 4, 2020
Scripps Mercy Trauma Surgeon Returns from COVID-19 Ground Zero
Several media outlets covered the return of a Scripps trauma surgeon after his trip to a New York City hospital overrun with COVID-19 patients.
Health and Wellness | November 22, 2019
Holiday Cheer Brings Spike in Injuries
Scripps Director of Trauma, Vishal Bansal, MD, shares safety tips to avoid trips to the ER during the holiday season.
Health and Wellness | August 21, 2019
How to Prevent Electric Scooter Injuries
Scripps trauma surgeons explain the safety risks that come with riding e-scooters, including risk of brain injuries and broken bones.
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 | 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.
Scripps in the News | December 21, 2018
Media Coverage: 34th Annual Scripps Trauma Patient Reunion
Former Scripps trauma patients and their families attended the 34th Annual Scripps Trauma Reunion, which KUSI covered.
Scripps in the News | December 20, 2018
Trauma Survivor Raises Awareness on Importance of Blood Donations
Local TV sports anchor Kyle Kraska, who received care at Scripps after he was shot multiple times nearly four years ago, reunited with members of the trauma...