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Scripps Helps Fans Track Health Scores to Gain Competitive Edge
May 16, 2012 - NewsBig Leaguers are always looking for ways to gain an edge on the competition. As hitters, they analyze opposing pitchers for tendencies they can exploit. On defense, they study where batters most often hit the ball and position themselves in the field accordingly. A keen eye for detail can also pay off when it comes to staying healthy. During the 2012 season, Scripps will bring its Mobile Medica... Read More
Scripps Manager Awarded University Scholarship
May 14, 2012 - News, Scripps Green HospitalJancie Grover, patient care manager at Scripps Green Hospital’s gastrointestinal laboratory, has been awarded the Scripps and Grand Canyon University Scholarship for Leaders. The scholarship is a product of Scripps’ ongoing academic partnership with Grand Canyon University; the university offers tuition discounts to Scripps employees who enroll in health care-related degree programs. Based on t... Read More
Scripps Doctors Study Novel New Device to Diagnose Irregular Heart Beat
May 11, 2012 - News, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Scripps Green Hospital, Scripps ClinicA study conducted at Scripps Health has found that a novel new heart monitoring device helped emergency room patients avoid unnecessary follow-up care. Scripps Health electrophysiologist Steven Higgins, MD, presented findings of the study, titled “Prevalence of Arrhythmias in Emergency Department Patients Discharged Using a Novel Ambulatory Cardiac Monitor,” today at the Heart Rhythm Society’s ... Read More
The Family Stone to Perform at Second Annual In Concert for Cancer Sept. 8
May 9, 2012 - NewsLegendary recording artist The Family Stone — featuring original members of Sly and the Family Stone — will perform at the second annual In Concert for Cancer on Saturday, Sept. 8 at 7:30 p.m. aboard the flight deck of the USS Midway Museum. Proceeds from the concert will benefit cancer survivorship programs at Scripps Cancer Center. The Family Stone includes founding members of Sly and the Fam... Read More
Scripps to Host Cancer Survivors Day Celebrations in June
May 8, 2012 - News, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Scripps Green Hospital, Scripps Mercy HospitalScripps Cancer Center will host free public celebrations throughout the month of June for local cancer survivors, their families, friends and the community at large at each of its four hospitals across San Diego County, in conjunction with the 25th annual National Cancer Survivors Day. The programs are open to all residents who have a history of cancer (and their guests), regardless of where pa... Read More
Scripps Health and UnitedHealthcare Offer New Health Plan
May 3, 2012 - NewsScripps Health and UnitedHealthcare of California have begun offering a new health plan option called “SignatureValue Alliance” in San Diego. The new Alliance plan features high-performance networks, which include providers who meet quality and efficiency objectives. SignatureValue Alliance health plan enables employers and plan participants to experience health care cost savings without sacrif... Read More
Scripps Announces Arrival of San Diego’s First 3-D Mammography Technology
May 1, 2012 - News, Scripps Memorial Hospital EncinitasEncinitas, Calif. – San Diegans now have access to a new, highly advanced breast cancer diagnostic tool that improves the clarity and reliability of test results, with Scripps Health’s recent acquisition of 3-D digital breast tomosynthesis technology. Scripps recently began using the software with patients at Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas and plans to expand it to more of its facilities. ... Read More
Groundbreaking Marks Major Step for North County Hospital Expansion
April 27, 2012 - News, Scripps Memorial Hospital EncinitasExpansion plans at Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas took a major step forward with today’s groundbreaking of a Critical Care Building, which will more than double the size of the hospital’s current emergency department and increase the number of medical-surgical beds by 43 percent. The Critical Care Building is the centerpiece of the hospital’s $94 million second phase of expansion, which al... Read More
Join the Food Revolution this May
April 26, 2012 - NewsMark your calendars: There’s a revolution brewing, and on Saturday, May 19, you can get a taste of it. Food Revolution Day is the brainchild of chef, author and TV food personality Jamie Oliver, known by many as “The Naked Chef” due to the simplicity of his recipes and campaigns against processed foods. According to the Centers for Disease Control, obesity has more than tripled in the U.S. Appr... Read More
Scripps Participates in National Prescription Drug Take Back
April 19, 2012 - News, Scripps Green Hospital, Scripps Clinic, Scripps Coastal Medical Center, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, Scripps Mercy HospitalScripps as part of the nationwide prescription drug take back day will host five drop-off locations in San Diego County. On Saturday, April 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., personnel will be available to accept unused prescription drugs from people who want to dispose of their medications safely and anonymously at the following Scripps Health locations: Scripps Coastal Medical Center Carlsbad2176 Sa... Read More