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News Releases | February 23, 2014

Scripps Clinic First to Implant Miniature Cardiac Monitor

Cleared by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Feb. 19, the LINQ™ ICM from Medtronic is approximately one-third the size of an AAA battery.
Learn more about the world’s smallest implantable cardiac monitoring device, which Scripps Green Hospital was the first hospital in the U.S. to implant.
News Releases | February 20, 2014

43rd Annual Scripps Mercy Ball to Honor Longtime Supporters Mary and Dan Mulvihill

Mary and Dan Mulvihill will be honored at the 43rd Annual Mercy Ball “Celebrating Families” to recognize their generosity and support of Scripps Mercy Hospital
News Releases | February 18, 2014

Scripps Opens Region's First Proton Therapy Center for Cancer Care

One of the most advanced forms of cancer treatment for adults and children is now available in San Diego.
Scripps Health has teamed with Advanced Particle Therapy to open Scripps Proton Therapy Center in San Diego.
News Releases | February 13, 2014

Scripps Mercy Hospital Recognized for Stroke Care Excellence by American Heart Association and American Stroke Association

Scripps Mercy Hospital was granted the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association’s "Get With The Guidelines®" Stroke Silver Plus Quality Achievement Award.
Scripps Mercy Hospital has earned a performance achievement award for meeting strict, evidence-based guidelines related to stroke care during 2013.
News Releases | February 4, 2014

Scripps Researchers Recommend Mobile Compression Device to Prevent Blood Clots after Joint Surgery

Shiley Center for Orthopaedic Research and Education at Scripps Clinic is researching how to prevent blood clots after joint replacement surgery.
A 2014 Scripps study found that a mobile compression device was just as effective as blood thinners in preventing blood clots after joint surgery.
News Releases | February 3, 2014

Scripps Health Ranked as a Top Company for Executive Women

National Association for Female Executives (NAFE). The list recognizes organizations whose policies and practices encourage women’s advancement and whose numbers at the highest levels of leadership demonstrate that commitment.
Scripps Health was named one of the “Top 10 Non-Profit Companies for Executive Women” for 2014 by the National Association for Female Executives (NAFE).
News Releases | January 26, 2014

Dr. Judy Churchill Named Chairman of Scripps Health Board of Trustees

Learn about Dr. Judy Churchill, a longtime Scripps psychologist, who was named chairman of the Scripps Health board of trustees.
News Releases | January 20, 2014

Scripps Hospitals Restrict Visitation to Protect Against Flu

Hospital emergency room sign
To protect patients and staff from the flu, Scripps Health is putting in place interim visitor restrictions at its five hospital campuses in San Diego County.
News Releases | January 19, 2014

American College of Healthcare Execs. Bestows Highest Honor on Scripps CEO

Scripps Health CEO Chris Van Gorder posing for a photo
Scripps President and CEO Chris Van Gorder will be honored by the American College of Healthcare Executives at their 57th Congress on Healthcare Leadership.
News Releases | January 15, 2014

Scripps Health Ranked in Top 25 of Fortune Magazine’s National ‘100 Best Companies to Work For’

Scripps Health has been named among the top 25 employers in the nation by Fortune magazine for 2014.