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Patient Stories | November 21, 2018
Woman Who Needs Kidney Transplant Learns Husband Is a Perfect Match
A San Diego woman receives a lifesaving kidney transplant at Scripps, after her husband of more than 20 years becomes her living kidney donor.
Health and Wellness | November 20, 2018
Stroke Types, Treatments and Why Time Is of the Essence (podcast)
Neurologist Mary Kalafut, MD, discusses the causes, symptoms and treatments for stroke in this podcast.
Health and Wellness | November 19, 2018
What is a Mitral Valve? (video)
Matthew Price, MD, an interventional cardiologist, explains the role of the mitral valve in our hearts, how leaky valves occur and how a device known as the...
News Releases | November 19, 2018
Scripps Reports Opioid Prescription Sizes Fall by 25 Percent
Scripps Health has achieved a 25 percent reduction in the average number of tablets per opioid prescription ordered for patients at its hospitals and...
Health and Wellness | November 13, 2018
What Are the Causes, Symptoms and Treatments for Stroke? (video)
Mary Kalafut, MD, a neurologist at Scripps Clinic, explains the causes and treatments for stroke and why time is so critical when stroke symptoms arise.
Health and Wellness | October 30, 2018
What Is a Stroke? (video)
Mary Kalafut, MD, a neurologist at Scripps Clinic, explains what a stroke is and who is most at risk as well as treatment options available.
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...
Health and Wellness | September 27, 2018
Bladder Problems? Help Is Available
A Scripps urologist discusses non-invasive and minimally invasive approaches to treat urinary incontinence and other bladder problems.
Health and Wellness | September 25, 2018
Choosing a Pediatrician: What to Look For, What to Ask (podcast)
Dania Lindenberg, MD, a pediatrician at Scripps Coastal Hillcrest, offers tips for finding the right pediatrician before your baby is due.
Health and Wellness | September 14, 2018
What Is a Hernia? (video)
Adam Fierer, MD, a general surgeon at Scripps, discusses the many types of hernias, causes, symptoms and treatments.