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Wellness
Are Soft Drinks Killing You?
It may come as no surprise that drinking a sugary soda isn’t good for you, but a new study suggests that the regular consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages could be responsible for as many as 25,000 U.S. deaths per year. Presented to the American Heart Association by the Harvard School of Public ...
- Tuesday, May 14th, 2013
- Scripps Clinic, Scripps Coastal Medical Center
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Wellness
Potential Hazards of Taking Antibiotics
Antibiotic resistance is posing a major threat to public health around the world. Doctors and hospitals are now dealing with multidrug resistant infectious disease organisms that are either difficult — or impossible — to treat. In the United States, a new superbug, Carbapenem-resistant ...
- Tuesday, May 14th, 2013
- Scripps Coastal Medical Center
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News Releases
Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas Marks 50th Anniversary
Half a century ago, construction workers began transforming a bare patch of Encinitas earth into this region’s first hospital. Today, a yearlong celebration kicks off to mark the 50th anniversary of Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas. Caregivers, former patients and community leaders gathered at ...
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News Releases
Vista Way OB-GYN Medical Group Joins Scripps
The physicians of Vista Way OB-GYN Medical Group have joined Scripps Coastal Medical Group. “As Scripps Coastal Medical Group grows to meet the needs of our community, increasing patient access to quality care for women and newborns is paramount,” said Kevin Hirsch, M.D., president of Scripps ...
- Thursday, April 25th, 2013
- Scripps Coastal Medical Center
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Health and Wellness Tips
What Can I Do About My Hair Loss?
Hair loss can show up in several different ways. Before deciding how best to approach hair loss, it is important to identify what type you are experiencing. Some patterns are linked specifically to correctable causes, others are not. Often it is best to be seen by your healthcare provider, who can ...
- Thursday, April 4th, 2013
- Scripps Clinic, Scripps Green Hospital, Scripps Coastal Medical Center
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News Releases
San Diego Hospice Announces Intent to Close
San Diego Hospice announced today its plans to cease operations over the next 60 to 90 days as it seeks court approval for a plan that would allow for a smooth transition of patient care, and some of its employees to Scripps Health. The plan was part of a set of motions, the first of which will be ...
- Wednesday, February 13th, 2013
- Scripps Clinic, Scripps Coastal Medical Center, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Scripps Mercy Hospital
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News Releases
Alvarado Medical Group Joins Scripps
The Alvarado Medical Group has joined Scripps Coastal Medical Center in a deal completed today. “The addition of this well-regarded group to Scripps Coastal Medical Group strengthens our primary care patient services,” said Kevin Hirsch, MD, president of Scripps Coastal Medical Group. ...
- Wednesday, January 30th, 2013
- Scripps Coastal Medical Center, Scripps Coastal Medical Center Alvarado Court
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Scripps in the News
The Savvy Patient - What to Know About Eye Exams
In Scripps Health’s latest “Savvy Patient” article in the UT San Diego health section, Anthony Novo, OD, helps shed light on some of the key facts surrounding eye exams. Read more in the article titled, Eye Exams Should Be a Routine Procedure.
- Tuesday, January 22nd, 2013
- Scripps Clinic, Scripps Coastal Medical Center
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Wellness
Top 5 Wellness Stories of 2012
Did you miss one? The start of the New Year is a great time to reflect on what you’ve accomplished and what more you can do to live a healthier, happier and more well-balanced life. This past year, we covered nearly fifty topics, from how to erase sun damage to how to keep your mind sharp through ...
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Wellness
Feeling Sick? When to Stay Home
Three questions to help you decide Uh-oh. You woke up and something’s off. Your throat is sore and you’ve got a rattling cough. Or maybe gastrointestinal symptoms, like nausea or diarrhea. You’re feeling distinctly under the weather. But there’s work to do, or classes to attend, or errands to be ...
- Tuesday, January 15th, 2013
- Scripps Clinic, Scripps Coastal Medical Center, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Scripps Mercy Hospital