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Health and Wellness | October 30, 2018

What Is a Stroke? (video)

A doctor shows imaging of a brain stroke.
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, RN, a Scripps La Jolla emergency room nurse, holds her award after being 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 | October 30, 2018

Halloween Splurge: Caramel Apples from Scratch

A Halloween pastry made from apple and caramel.
Follow our recipe to make caramel apple on a stick without pre-made candy during this Halloween.
Scripps in the News | October 26, 2018

Scripps Drug Expert Promotes Oct. 27 National Drug Take Back Day

Ole Snyder, MD, physician chair of Scripps Opioid Stewardship Program, and KUSI anchor Carlos Amezcua discuss National Drug Take-Back Day, Oct. 27.
Ole Snyder, MD, an opioid abuse expert, recently went on KUSI to promote National Drug Take Back Day Oct. 27 and explain what Scripps is doing in support.
News Releases | October 25, 2018

Scripps Expert Advises Public to Get an Early Flu Shot

With the flu season under way, it's time to get a flu shot, Scripps Clinic pediatrician Erik Hogen, MD, explains the benefits of getting your flu shot now.
Health and Wellness | October 23, 2018

How To Find The Best Primary Care Doctor For You (podcast)

Scripps Clinic Mission Valley Internal Medicine Physician Vivian Tran, MD, is featured in Susan Taylor San Diego Health podcast discussing how to pick a primary care physician.
Primary care doctors are the first line of defense when it comes to your health care. How do you find one who is right for you? An expert provides insider...
News Releases | October 23, 2018

Scripps Health Launches Year-Round Drug Take-Back Kiosks

A box with medication drugs that are disposable.
Scripps has placed drug take-back kiosks next to its on-site pharmacies at three sites, becoming the first health system in the region to offer year-round...
Health and Wellness | October 16, 2018

What to Look for When Choosing a Primary Care Doctor (video)

Vivian Tran, MD, internal medicine, Scripps Clinic Mission Valley, is featured in Susan Taylor San Diego Health video discussing how to choose a primary care physician.
Looking for a new primary care physician because of a move or health plan change? Follow our tips on what to consider when picking a primary care doctor.
Scripps in the News | October 16, 2018

Scripps Expert Comments on Drug to Treat Opioid Addiction

A bottle of a drug called buprenorphine, which Purdue Pharma has patented in a new form to treat opioid addiction.
A Scripps emergency room physician weighed in on a new version of a drug that Purdue Pharma has patented to treat opioid addiction.
Scripps in the News | October 12, 2018

Scripps Weight-Loss Expert Weighs in on Obesity Study

An overweight man measures his waist to see if he is by BMI definition obese.
Ken Fujioka, MD, a weight management specialist at Scripps Clinic, discussed the findings of a study that showed BMI alone cannot predict obesity-related...