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Health and Wellness | October 17, 2025

What to Know About Robotic Spine Surgery (video/podcast)

Thumbnail for video featuring Dr. Stephan discussing robotic spine surgery.
Robotic spine surgery, available at Scripps in San Diego, boosts precision, speeds recovery and improves outcomes for spine conditions.
Health and Wellness | October 17, 2025

What Is a Medicare Annual Wellness Visit? (video/podcast)

In this video/ podcast, a Scripps expert explains the purpose of a Medicare Annual Wellness Visit and its focus on preventive care.
Health and Wellness | October 17, 2025

8 Questions to Ask When Looking for a New Primary Care Physician

Use these 8 smart tips to choose a doctor who fits your needs, lifestyle and coverage — including primary care doctors at Scripps.
Health and Wellness | October 15, 2025

Types of Primary Care Doctors Explained

Learn about the different types of doctors who provide primary care and how to choose the best one for your age, needs and lifestyle.
Health and Wellness | October 14, 2025

Should You Get a Calcium Score Test?

A patient gets ready for a CT scan.
A calcium score test uses a CT scan to detect artery plaque and help assess your risk of heart disease before symptoms appear.
Health and Wellness | October 14, 2025

How to Enroll in MyScripps Patient Portal and Manage Your Care

Get started with MyScripps to manage your health from home—appointments, messaging, test results, and more.
Health and Wellness | October 10, 2025

13 Halloween Safety Tips for Kids Every Parent Should Know

Group of kids dressed for Halloween getting ready to trick or treat.
Learn how to keep your kids safe this Halloween with these tips that cover everything from costume and candy safety to traffic concerns.
Health and Wellness | October 8, 2025

Who Should Get a Lung Cancer Screening?

Learn who qualifies for annual lung cancer screening and why early detection with low-dose CT scans can save lives.
Scripps in the News | October 7, 2025

Scripps Expert Shares Breast Cancer Updates with Media

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Dr. Thomas Buchholz spoke with news outlets about risk factors, screening guidelines and treatment advances.
Health and Wellness | October 7, 2025

Healthy Eating Habits for Kids: What Parents Should Know (video/podcast)

Thumbnail for Healthy Eating Habits for Kids video featuring Dr. Scarlett Chen.
In this video, learn how to help kids build healthy eating habits that support growth, mental wellness and lifelong health.