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News Releases | February 4, 2022

Greg Lewis, MD, Elected Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla Chief of Staff

The physicians at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla have elected Greg Lewis, MD, as the new chief of staff of the 426-bed campus.
News Releases | February 1, 2022

Scripps Modeling Predicts Return to Pre-Surge COVID Hospitalizations by March

Predictive modeling by Scripps Health shows that the current surge of COVID-19 hospitalizations should wind down by early March.
News Releases | December 20, 2021

Local Physician Receives $180,000 Grant for Palliative Care Initiative

David Wang, MD, a palliative medicine physician affiliated with Scripps Health, was accepted into the Sojourns Scholar Leadership Program.
News Releases | November 16, 2021

Eastlake Behavioral Health Hospital Approved by Chula Vista Planning Commission

Clinician speaks to a behavioral health patient.
The Chula Vista Planning Commission recently approved a new inpatient behavioral health hospital in the Eastlake community of Chula Vista.
News Releases | November 4, 2021

Scripps Begins Using Novel Balloon Implants for Rotator Cuff Tears

Scripps Clinic recently became among the first in the San Diego region to offer a minimally invasive treatment for rotator cuff injuries.
News Releases | October 28, 2021

All 4 Scripps Emergency Departments Accredited for Geriatric Care

The entrance to the Barbey Family Emergency and Trauma Center.
Scripps Health’s hospital emergency departments have been awarded a designation that recognizes a high level of specialized care to older patients.
News Releases | October 6, 2021

Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute Marks 40 Years of Innovation

Since its creation in 1981, Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute has led the way in research, treatment, education, outreach.
News Releases | September 15, 2021

Scripps Expert Urges Early Flu Shot Before the Season Intensifies

Scripps expert discusses how important getting a flu shot is, especially now while health resources continue to be strained by the COVID-19 pandemic.
News Releases | September 13, 2021

Prebys Cancer Center Opens Today at Scripps Mercy Hospital

The new comprehensive cancer care facility opened its doors today to serve patients from central and south San Diego County.
News Releases | September 8, 2021

Scripps Unveils Incentive Program as COVID-19 Unemployment Expires

Bonuses are available to new hires in food services and environmental services positions, as COVID-19 unemployment benefits expire.