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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 Green Hospital, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, 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
Scripps Doctor Discusses Heart Attack Prevention
May 11, 2012 - Scripps in the NewsCardiovascular disease remains the leading killer of both men and women; however, there is a lot a person can do to help prevent a heart attack. In a live, in-studio interview with KUSI, Scripps Cardiologist Dr. Christopher Suhar addresses measures you can take to help lead a healthier life. As seen on KUSI-TV. Read More
Is Your Diet Damaging Your Brain?
May 9, 2012 - WellnessEating a healthy diet has been shown to improve energy levels and help maintain weight, but new studies have shown that it might even improve overall brain health. A recent study conducted in Manhattan, New York, found that eating a Mediterranean-style diet was shown to reduce damage to the small blood vessels in the brain. “It is important to eat a healthy diet, which includes foods low in sat... Read More
Stop Skin Cancer at the Beach and in the Booth
May 9, 2012 - WellnessIf you’re thinking of getting a jump-start on your summer glow this year by lying out in the afternoon sun or spending a few dollars (and minutes) on indoor tanning, you should probably think again. “Tanning in general, and indoor tanning in particular, is one of the worst things you can do for your skin,” says Hubert Greenway, MD, a dermatologist at Scripps Clinic in San Diego. “Here in San Di... Read More
So You Need a New Primary Care Doctor. . .
May 9, 2012 - WellnessOn the day you select a new primary care physician—whether you have moved geographically, changed jobs/health insurance plans or simply outgrown your previous doctor—you begin a relationship that will likely be one of the most important of your lifetime. A strong primary care physician-patient relationship stands a very good chance of outlasting friendships and even jobs. As with any relationsh... Read More
The Not-So-Sweet Health Effects of Drinking Soda
May 9, 2012 - WellnessOver the past few decades, soda has become a staple of the American diet. Every restaurant offers a variety of flavors, vending machines fill the lunch rooms of office buildings and schools, and every convenience store sells it by the bucket-sized cup. In fact, it’s hard to grab a quick meal without a soda being added as part of the price. What most people don’t consider as they crack open a ca... 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 Green Hospital, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, 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