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Scripps in the News | December 20, 2018
Trauma Survivor Raises Awareness on Importance of Blood Donations
Local TV sports anchor Kyle Kraska, who received care at Scripps after he was shot multiple times nearly four years ago, reunited with members of the trauma...
Scripps in the News | October 30, 2018
Scripps ER Nurse Named National Magnet Nurse of the Year
Elizabeth Batcher of San Marcos, who is a registered nurse in the emergency room at Scripps La Jolla, was recently recognized as Magnet Nurse of the Year by...
Scripps in the News | October 16, 2018
Scripps Expert Comments on Drug to Treat Opioid Addiction
A Scripps emergency room physician weighed in on a new version of a drug that Purdue Pharma has patented to treat opioid addiction.
Scripps in the News | September 28, 2018
Scripps ER Physician Warns About Rise in Xanax Abuse Among Teens
Roneet Lev, MD, an emergency room physician at Scripps Mercy Hospital, in a media interview recently warned against the rising abuse of Xanax among teenagers.
Scripps in the News | August 20, 2018
Research by Scripps Expert Featured on NBC National News
Ridesharing services, such as Lyft and Uber are helping more patients get to medical appointments, according to NBC Nightly News. A Scripps expert weighs in.
Health and Wellness | August 16, 2018
How to Know If Your Medical Concern Is an Emergency
Not every medical concern requires rushing to the emergency room. But some things can’t wait until you see your primary care doctor, either.
Scripps in the News | August 10, 2018
Scripps Emergency Room Physician Co-Authors Study on Opioid-related Deaths
Roneet Lev, an ED physician at Scripps, co-wrote a study that found doctors prescribing fewer opiods after being told of past patients dying from overdoses.
Scripps in the News | February 23, 2018
Scripps ED Physician Discusses Abuse of Anti-Anxiety Drugs with KPBS
Roneet Lev, MD, an emergency room physician at Scripps Mercy Hospital in Hillcrest, recently discussed the dangers of anti-anxiety drug abuse with KPBS.
Scripps in the News | January 31, 2018
Scripps Expert Discusses Risks of Prescription Opioids with STAT
Roneet Lev, an emergency medicine physician at Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, discussed the risks and benefits of prescription opioid painkillers with STAT.
Scripps in the News | January 26, 2018
Scripps ED Doctor Urges Caution, Protection Against Flu
Shawn Evans, MD, an emergency medicine physician at Scripps La Jolla, recently discussed the latest flu numbers with NBC7.