Studies show quality scores and better outcomes result from high volume. In 2005, Scripps La Jolla and Scripps Green cardiovascular programs together performed more than 21,000 cardiovascular procedures.This high volume underscores a growing trend in healthcare toward regionalization of high-severity illnesses.

The Scripps Cardiovascular Institute will be designed by the cardiovascular experts at Scripps - the physicians.Plans will begin immediately to determine the programs, services and technology needs for the Institute.


The combined program will make the best use of Scripps' non-profit resources. Rather than continuing to fund the needs of two strong cardiovascular programs in two locations one mile apart, those resources can be used to build one world-class resource for the San Diego community and beyond.

"We see the Scripps Cardiovascular Institute as a destination hospital for cardiovascular patients nationally and internationally," said Van Gorder. "The exceptional clinical expertise we have right now in the physicians at both campuses alone is world-class. Once we bring together this expertise, combined with the most advanced medical technology, expanded clinical research for cardiovascular diseases, and the superior quality that comes with the high volume of patients Scripps treats, San Diegans will never have to leave home to receive leading-edge heart care."

Founded on philanthropy to meet the community health care needs of La Jolla more than 80 years ago, philanthropy has played an important role in Scripps' growth and expansion ever since.Financing the Scripps Cardiovascular Institute will come from operating revenues, borrowing and community support.

"We have always enjoyed the generous support of our grateful patients and I am confident that once the San Diego community sees our vision for health care they will want to help us to make it a reality," Van Gorder added.

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