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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.
News Releases | September 12, 2018
Scripps Doctors Are First in San Diego Region to Implant Experimental Mitral Valve Replacement
Scripps cardiologists are first in San Diego to implant an experimental mitral valve replacement to treat mitral regurgitation without open heart surgery.
Health and Wellness | September 11, 2018
Colorectal Cancer: Why You Shouldn’t Put Off Getting Screened (podcast)
Colorectal cancer is deadly but it is also preventable if caught early via screenings, including stool-based tests, colonoscopy and sigmoidoscopy.
Health and Wellness | September 7, 2018
Got Pain in the Neck? Get Relief!
Neck pain can cause debilitating discomfort, but your doctor may have suggestions for treatment including massage, acupuncture, physical therapy or surgery.