Scripps Health

Scripps Health Profile and History

Care You Can Count On Whether you are searching for your next career opportunity or looking for care for yourself or a family member, youll find what you need at Scripps. Founded in 1924 by philanthropist Ellen Browning Scripps, Scripps is a non-profit integrated health care delivery system based in San Diego, Calif. We treat more than 700,000 patients annually through the dedication of 3,000 affi liated physicians and more than 15,000 employees among our five acute-care hospital campuses, hospice and home health care services, 27 outpatient centers and clinics, and hundreds of affiliated physician offices throughout the region. Medical Excellence Every Step of the Way Recognized as a leader in disease and injury prevention, diagnosis and treatment, Scripps has been ranked four times as one of the nations best health care systems by Truven Health Analytics. Our hospitals are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the nations best and Scripps is regularly recognized by Fortune, Working Mother magazine and The Advisory Board as one of the best places in the nation to work. Scripps is also at the forefront of clinical research, genomic medicine and wireless health care. With three highly respected graduate medical education programs, Scripps is a longstanding member of the Association of American Medical Colleges. More information can be found at www.scripps.org.