Notice of Scripps Health to Bid on its Auction Rate Securities

July 2nd, 2008 - News Releases
* Post-Auction Disclosure of Scripps Health Bid on its Auction Rate Securities * Read More

Scripps Health Study Breaks New Ground

June 30th, 2008 - News Releases, Scripps Green Hospital, Scripps Clinic
SAN DIEGO – Scripps Translational Science Institute is spearheading an unprecedented international study to test a personalized drug therapy for angioplasty patients with coronary artery disease—the nation’s leading cause of death for both men and women. The GRAVITAS clinical study is designed to evaluate whether patients with drug-coated stents benefit from tailored dosages of the anti-platele... Read More

Tips to Avoid Foodborne Illnesses

June 27th, 2008 - News Releases, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
By John Spinosa, M.D., Ph.D. Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla Tomatoes, ground beef, spinach and lettuce. Over the past few years, all of these foods have been associated with some type of illness—and unfortunately, you don’t know they’re not safe to eat until the nausea, cramping and other symptoms have started. Foodborne illnesses result from consuming contaminated foods or beverages. Accor... Read More

A Man's Guide to Good Health

June 23rd, 2008 - News Releases, Integrative Medicine
Is Your ‘Check Engine’ Light On? The nice thing about your car is that it tells you when it’s at risk for trouble. So does your body, but you have to pay attention to the clues. Are you feeling fatigued and adding inches around the middle? Your bathroom scale will display your weight, maybe even your BMI, your body won’t tell you when to head for the gym… or the doctor. It’s important to know w... Read More

Scripps Health Devotes $249.3 Million to Community Benefit Programs in Fiscal Year 2007

June 23rd, 2008 - News Releases
SAN DIEGO – Scripps Health devoted $249.3 million to local community benefit programs and services during fiscal year 2007, according to the non-profit health system’s recently released . While the largest portion of its community benefit efforts went toward uncompensated care, Scripps also invested in programs to train new physicians, provide health screenings for the underserved, offer wellne... Read More

Scripps Human Resources Team Wins National PRSA Silver Anvil Award

June 18th, 2008 - News Releases
SAN DIEGO – Jane Hong, director of performance management at Scripps Health and the human resources team received the 2008 Silver Anvil Award of Excellence, sponsored by the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) in recognition of their innovative and creative workforce communications campaign. The Silver Anvil Award of Excellence, which was presented June 5 at the Silver Anvil Awards Eveni... Read More

Going From Good to Great

June 16th, 2008 - News Releases, Integrative Medicine
It was not until he had what he thought was a heart attack that Ray DePaola started to take better care of himself. Now, he is no longer content with good. He wants to be in the best health possible. Ray DePaola was 35 years old when his father had open heart surgery and died shortly thereafter. Because heart disease runs in families, this would have been a good time for Mr. DePaola to take a m... Read More

New Rancho Bernardo Clinic to Open in September

June 11th, 2008 - News Releases, Scripps Green Hospital, Scripps Clinic
More quality care will soon be within reach for residents in North County’s inland communities. Construction of Scripps Clinic’s new 146,000-square foot outpatient care facility in Rancho Bernardo is moving ahead faster than anticipated. It is now scheduled to open in September of 2008—two months sooner than initially scheduled. In response to a growing need for health care, Scripps Clinic brok... Read More

Using Your Breath as a Portable Stress Management System

June 9th, 2008 - News Releases, Integrative Medicine
by Lynda Light, M.Ed. Breathing and concentrating on your breath cycle is very simple, and it is at the heart of meditation. Deep diaphragmatic breathing, for even just a short period of time, can improve your heart rate variability and reduce heart rate, blood pressure, stress and anxiety. Your breath is a portable stress management system that is easy to use any time, any place.While you brea... Read More

Michael G. Bark of Scripps Health Earns Fellow Credential from American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE)

June 9th, 2008 - News Releases
SAN DIEGO – Michael G. Bark, senior director of payer contracting at Scripps Health, has earned his fellow credential from The American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE). The credential signifies board certification in the field of healthcare management. Fellowship status recognizes ACHE members who have provided distinguished service in the health care field. The credentialing system is ... Read More