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Two adults smile as they get ready to ride an ATV each wearing a helmet with a desert landscape in the background.
Health and Wellness | November 22, 2024

ATV Safety Tips: Preventing Injuries

Off-road vehicle accidents, including ATVs, can cause serious injuries. Learn how to prevent them and how to respond when they happen.
Thumbnail for video podcast featuring Dr. Biffle discussing E-bike safety for older adults.
Health and Wellness | October 1, 2024

Bike Safety for Older Adults (video/podcast)

Learn about bike safety for older adults with Scripps trauma surgeon and medical director of trauma and acute care surgery Walter Biffl, MD.
Scripps Health President and CEO Chris Van Gorder, from left, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla Chief of Staff Ayana Boyd King, DO, and San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria prepare to cut a special cake celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Scripps.
Scripps in the News | September 18, 2024

Media Outlets Cover Scripps Health 100th Anniversary

The event featured speakers, 1920s music, cake and pineapple punch, the same refreshments served 100 years ago at the original hospital’s grand opening.
News Releases | September 17, 2024

Scripps Health Celebrates 100th Anniversary on Sept. 17

Health care workers and local leaders gathered today to celebrate Scripps Health’s 100th anniversary.
A cake displays Scripps 100 Years of Caring outside of Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla.
Scripps in the News | September 17, 2024

CEO Guest U-T Commentary Highlights Scripps Health 100th Anniversary

The San Diego Union-Tribune published a guest commentary from Scripps Health President/CEO Chris Van Gorder about the organization's 100 years of service.
Trauma surgeon Jack Yang, MD, cares for patients in the Conrad Prebys Emergency and Trauma Center at Scripps Mercy Hospital, San Diego.
Health and Wellness | August 27, 2024

Advanced Care for Critical Injuries

Scripps is one of the main providers of trauma care in San Diego County, overseeing two level 1 trauma centers.
Health care works participate in de-escalation of violence training.
#ScrippsHealthStrong | April 25, 2024

Rising Threat: Health Care Workers Facing Increased Violence

Scripps has boosted hospital safety training and played a key role in forming a regional task force to address hospital violence.
A mom and her young daughter go the doctor after a soccer injury.
Health and Wellness | April 24, 2024

Caring for Your Child’s Injury: Urgent Care or ER?

Your child gets injured. Urgent care or the ER? Maybe, treatment at home? Learn how to tell severity of injury and what to do.
Health and Wellness | March 29, 2024

How to Stop Bleeding During an Emergency

One-fifth of trauma deaths can be prevented by stanching the bleeding, which is why Scripps supports the Stop the Bleed campaign.
Health and Wellness | February 29, 2024

Are Electric Bikes Safe? What Are the Risks?

Learn why e-bike safety education and training are so important. Statistics show an increase in e-bike injuries and deaths in recent years.