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San Diego Magazine 2026 Top Doctors logo
Health and Wellness | October 15, 2026

2026 Top Doctors in San Diego

Many Scripps Health physicians were named 2026 Top Doctors in San Diego Magazine’s annual Physicians of Exceptional Excellence survey.
Scripps Health employees celebrate Fortune magazine ranking the health system on their 2026 Best Workplaces in Health Care list.
News Releases | October 15, 2026

Fortune Ranks Scripps Health as No. 1 U.S. Healthcare Workplace

Great Place to Work and Fortune magazine have ranked Scripps Health No. 1 in the nation in the large employer category for Best Workplaces in Health Care.
Dr. Chris Reid, plastic and reconstructive surgeon, Scripps Cancer Center.
October 14, 2026

KUSI Explores Breast Reconstruction Options After Mastectomy

Chris Reid, MD, of Scripps Cancer Center, joined KUSI-TV to discuss women’s options for breast reconstruction after mastectomy.
A couple discussing healthcare needs before deciding on a health plan.
Health and Wellness | October 14, 2026

Choosing a Health Plan? Start With the Care You Want

Choosing a health plan? Learn why access to doctors, specialists, hospitals and convenient care matters before you enroll.
Whooping Cough vs Cold: How to Tell the Difference
Health and Wellness | October 13, 2026

Whooping Cough vs Cold: How to Tell the Difference

Whooping cough can start like a cold but become more severe. Learn the symptoms, warning signs and when to seek medical care.
A man holds his chest thinking it's heartburn. Could it be a  heart attack?
Health and Wellness | October 9, 2026

Heartburn or Heart Attack? How to Tell the Difference

Heartburn from indigestion and heart attack pain can feel similar. Learn the difference and when to seek medical care. It could save your life.
A provider with a patient in a hospital setting.
News Releases | October 8, 2026

Scripps Hospitals Earn Top Honors from Cal Hospital Compare

Cal Hospital Compare (CHC) today announced its 2026 statewide honor roll for hospitals demonstrating leadership in substance use disorder (SUD) services.
A patient meets with his doctor after signing up for new insurance plan during open enrollment.
Health and Wellness | October 8, 2026

After Open Enrollment: What to Do Next

Use this checklist after open enrollment to confirm your doctors, prescriptions, costs, benefits and upcoming appointments.
How to Choose a Primary Care Doctor in Your HMO Network
Health and Wellness | October 5, 2026

How to Choose a Primary Care Doctor in Your HMO Network

Learn about what to consider when choosing a primary care physician who’s right for you, including communication, insurance questions, medical records and more.
Could You Have PCOS? Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
Health and Wellness | October 5, 2026

Could You Have PCOS? Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment

Learn how OB-GYNs diagnose and treat PCOS, now called PMOS, a hormonal condition that affects the ovaries, periods and metabolism.