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Health and Wellness | January 5, 2021

What Are The Early Signs of Parkinson’s?

Melissa Houser, MD, a neurologist at Scripps Clinic explains the early symptoms of Parkinson's disease, including tremors and facial masking.
Health and Wellness | January 5, 2021

Is Bariatric Weight Loss Surgery Recommended During COVID-19? (video)

Dr. Mark Takata, a bariatric surgeon at Scripps Clinic, discusses the link between obesity and COVID-19 and when surgery is recommended.
Scripps in the News | December 28, 2020

Scripps ER Doctor Pleads With Public to Stay Home for Holidays

In a San Diego Union-Tribune article, Scripps emergency physician Juan Tovar, MD, pleaded with the public to help avoid spreading the coronavirus further.
News Releases | December 16, 2020

Scripps Hospitals Named to 2020 California Opioid Care Honor Roll

Cal Hospital Compare (CHC) named all four of Scripps Health’s hospitals to its 2020 Opioid Care Honor Roll. Learn more about this inaugural list and more.
Health and Wellness | December 11, 2020

What Are The Benefits of Lymphedema Therapy?

Lymphedema is a swelling condition that affects some people after certain surgeries. Lymphedema therapy can help control swelling.
Health and Wellness | December 1, 2020

Fall Prevention Tips for Seniors (video)

Falls account for 95 percent of broken hips among seniors. Trauma surgeon, Walter Biffl, MD, discusses how to reduce fall risks at home.
Health and Wellness | November 25, 2020

Remote Monitoring for COVID-19 Patients

A new program that connects San Diego COVID patients to Scripps health care professionals helps people recover from the comfort and safety of home.
Patient Stories | November 25, 2020

Heart Failure Device Offers Peace of Mind

A life-changing device available at Scripps lets doctors remotely monitor people with heart failure, while letting patients live life to the fullest.
Health and Wellness | November 25, 2020

Cooking Helps Surgeon Cope with COVID

Meet the San Diego OB-GYN surgeon using the coronavirus quarantine to hone his culinary skills and get creative in the kitchen.
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.