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Scripps in the News | June 5, 2019

Media Coverage: Scripps Holds First Hero Walk For Living Organ Donors

Dr. Christopher March, Dr. Jonathan Fisher, Patient Haley Gibbons, and Dr. Randolph Schaffer at press conference discussing hero walk for living organ donors.
Local media covered the first "hero walk" at Scripps for living organ donors. Dozens of medical staff and supporters cheered living donor Hayley Gibbons.
Health and Wellness | June 4, 2019

What Is The Best Treatment For Back Pain?

An orthopedic physician who specializes in back pain shows a model of spine bones in our body.
How to reduce back pain depends on the severity of the problem. A Scripps orthopedic surgeon explains non-surgical and surgical approaches.
Health and Wellness | June 4, 2019

High-Risk Pregnancy: Risk Factors & Treatment Options (video)

Sharam Daneshmand,MD, and Sara Fernandes discuss high-risk pregnancies in San Diego Health video
Shahram Daneshmand, MD, a maternal and fetal medicine specialist, and prenatal genetic counselor Sara Fernandes discuss high-risk pregnancies.
Scripps in the News | June 3, 2019

Scripps Heart Patient Gets Rare Life-Saving Valve Surgery

Surgical team performing heart surgery in operating room.
A Del Mar resident whose health improved after undergoing a rare heart valve replacement surgery is featured in the Del Mar Times.
News Releases | June 3, 2019

Scripps Clinic Liberty Station Opens in Point Loma

Exterior of new Scripps Liberty Station Clinic
Scripps Clinic Liberty Station has opened. It offers primary and dermatology services, and some radiology services. Medical staff include Samar Rashid, DO,...
Scripps in the News | May 30, 2019

Scripps Expert Discusses Decline in New Diabetes Cases Despite Rise in Obesity

Dr. Athena Philis-Tsimikas, an endocrinologist, discusses a decline in diabetes cases on KUSI.
Athena Philis-Tsimika, an endocrinologist, recently discussed a federal study showing a decline in new diabetes cases despite a rise in obesity rates.
Health and Wellness | May 30, 2019

What Is Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)?

A woman with irritable bowel syndrome holds her stomach in discomfort.
Identifying potential triggers for irritable bowel syndrome can help you feel better, but some symptoms warrant a doctor visit.
Scripps in the News | May 29, 2019

PopHealth Podcast Features Interview with Scripps CEO (podcast)

Chris Van Gorder, Scripps Health CEO and president.
Scripps Health CEO Chris Van Gorder discusses his long career leading Scripps, a nationally recognized integrated health care system, with PopHealth Podcast.
Scripps in the News | May 29, 2019

Scripps Humanitarian Group Raising Funds for Missions to Mexico

Scripps Mercy Outreach Surgical Team volunteers Dr. Kent Diveley and nurse Susana Verdugo-Ramos discuss the upcoming Mariachi Festival fundraiser with KUSI host Lauren Phinney.
Two members of the Scripps Mercy Outreach Surgical Team recently discussed the group's humanitarian work in Mexico and its June 1 fundraiser on KUSI.
Health and Wellness | May 28, 2019

You’re Pregnant. Congratulations! Now What? (podcast)

Kirstin Lee, MD, is an OB-GYN at Scripps who discussed childbirth planning with Susan Taylor, host of San Diego Health podcast.
A Scripps OB-GYN and a certified nurse midwife discuss the different stages in pregnancy care right up to the birth of your child, including prenatal care.