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News Releases | June 12, 2014

Text Messages Helpful in Controlling Diabetes

Dulce Digital study sends text reminders to diabetic patients.
A new Scripps Whittier study shows the potential for improving blood sugar control in Latinos using text messaging as part of the Dulce Digital program.
News Releases | May 29, 2014

MobileOCT and Partners Awarded First Prize in Vodafone Americas Foundation Wireless Innovation Award

The Vodafone America Foundation has awarded $300,000 for the collaborative development and testing of a smartphone-based cervical cancer diagnostic tool.
Scripps in the News | May 20, 2014

Study Shows Impact of Diabetes on San Diego Health Care Costs

Diabetes is a growing health problem in the U.S. In San Diego County, additional hospital costs for patients with diabetes run up to $120 million a year.  Dr. Athena Philis-Tsimikas of the Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute discusses this alarming trend.
A 2014 UCLA study finds that diabetes is adding significantly to health care costs in California. Scripps experts discuss this alarming trend with KPBS.
News Releases | May 19, 2014

Scripps, Rady Children’s Enter Hospice Agreement

Scripps Health and Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego have reached an affiliation agreement to treat children in need of end-of-life care.
Scripps in the News | May 19, 2014

Scripps Recognized for Wireless Health Innovation

The Wireless Foundation honored Scripps Health for its work in wireless health during the 20th annual VITA Achievement Awards Dinner.
Scripps in the News | May 19, 2014

Scripps CEO Nominated for "Most Influential People in Healthcare" List

Once again, Scripps CEO Chris Van Gorder has been nominated for Modern Healthcare’s list of the most influential people in health care.
News Releases | May 15, 2014

Scripps Coastal Medical Center Escondido Reopens

Scripps Coastal Medical Center in Escondido, located at 488 East Valley Parkway, has reopened. It was closed yesterday due to wildfires in the area.
Scripps in the News | May 15, 2014

Scripps Green Hospital Among Top 100 for Patient Engagement

Becker’s Hospital Review and Axial Exchange ranked Scripps Green Hospital to top 100 hospitals for patient engagement for 2014.
News Releases | May 14, 2014

Scripps Coastal Medical Center Carlsbad Reopening Thursday

Scripps Coastal Medical Center in Carlsbad, located at 2176 Salk Ave., has reopened. It was closed Wednesday due to wildfires in the area.
News Releases | May 14, 2014

Scripps Offers Public Health Tips as San Diego County Wildfires Burn

Learn how to minimize your risk of fire-related health conditions.