SAN DIEGO – Scripps Health’s five hospital campuses have each been recognized as a “Leader in LGBT Healthcare Equality” in the Healthcare Equality Index 2016, an annual survey conducted by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation, the educational arm of the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) organization. The survey is used to…
SAN DIEGO – With cases of seasonal influenza increasing across San Diego County, Scripps Health is reminding local residents of some basic tips for keeping influenza at bay and dealing with the illness if it strikes. “The rate of local flu cases is continuing to rise, but the good news is there is still time…
In 2014, prostate cancer was the leading cause of newly diagnosed cancers in men and the second leading cause of cancer death in men. How often should men have a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test? If treatment is needed, what options are available? Prostate cancer research has led to new ways to detect, diagnose and treat…
SAN DIEGO – Scripps Health will collaborate with Ed Randall’s Fans for the Cure (ERFFTC) to provide free prostate cancer screenings to fans at the San Diego Padres game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Petco Park Sept. 3. The screenings will be open to all male ticket holders at the game who are 50…
SAN DIEGO – UC San Diego Health System and Scripps Health are partnering to provide improved continuity of patient care, fellowship training and research in hospice and palliative medicine. Under a new five-year agreement, Scripps will work with UC San Diego to provide outpatient and inpatient hospice care for UC San Diego patients, allowing UC…
