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News Releases | November 19, 2020
Scripps Joins Top US Hospitals Encouraging Everyone to #MaskUp
Scripps Health is among 100 health care systems that have come together with an urgent plea for all Americans — mask up.
Health and Wellness | November 18, 2020
Why Does My Knee Hurt?
It could be wear and tear or a sports injury that is causing you knee pain. Treatment can range from rest to knee replacement surgery.
Scripps in the News | November 18, 2020
Scripps CMO Says Hospitals Bracing for COVID-19 Spike After Thanksgiving
Chief Medical Officer Ghazala Sharieff, MD, told KPBS that Scripps Health is bracing for a spike in COVID-19 hospitalizations following the Thanksgiving...
Scripps in the News | November 10, 2020
Scripps Expert Discuses Positive Results from COVID-19 Vaccine Clinical Trial
Dr. Anil Keswani told Fox 5 News that early results from Pfizer’s clinical trial of an mRNA-based coronavirus vaccine are encouraging.
Health and Wellness | November 3, 2020
How To Take Care of Your Heart During COVID-19: Don’t Delay Care (podcast)
Paul Teirstein, MD, a Scripps interventional cardiologist, discusses the association between heart disease and complications from COVID.
Health and Wellness | October 20, 2020
How Does Coronavirus Affect People with Heart Disease? (video)
People with heart disease are at higher risk for severe illness from COVID. Don't wait to seek heart care. Scripps hospitals are safe.
Health and Wellness | October 14, 2020
What Are The Signs That I’m Having a Stroke? (podcast)
When a stroke strikes, time is critical to prevent severe brain damage. Learn the warning signs of a stroke. Learn the BE FAST acronym.
Scripps in the News | October 8, 2020
Some of Sickest COVID-19 Patients Face Long Recoveries
Scripps critical care specialist Samuel Glickman, MD, explains to the Union-Tribute the challenging recovery process for the sickest coronavirus patients.
Health and Wellness | October 7, 2020
Wear Your Mask, Save Lives (video)
Scripps CEO Chris Van Gorder urges people to be patient and follow all the COVID-19 safety measures. His message: Wear your mask.
Scripps in the News | October 2, 2020
What Does the Gallbladder Do?
The gallbladder helps with digestion but is not an essential organ. It can be safely removed in case of disease or other problems.