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Health and Wellness | May 28, 2019

You’re Pregnant. Congratulations! Now What? (podcast)

Kirstin Lee, MD, is an OB-GYN at Scripps who discussed childbirth planning with Susan Taylor, host of San Diego Health podcast.
A Scripps OB-GYN and a certified nurse midwife discuss the different stages in pregnancy care right up to the birth of your child, including prenatal care.
Health and Wellness | May 22, 2019

How Does Laser Hair Removal Work?

A woman with clean smooth legs relaxes by the pool after laser hair removal.
Laser hair removal offers a mostly permanent way to get rid of hair almost anywhere on the body, including your legs, arms, back and face.
News Releases | May 22, 2019

Scripps Invests $395 Million into Community Benefits In the Region

A group of community members participate in an event sponsored or supported by Scripps Health as part of its commitment to community benefits in San Diego.
Scripps invested $395 million into community benefit programs in San Diego County during FY 2018, which accounted for 12 percent of its operating expenses.
Scripps in the News | May 21, 2019

Scripps CEO Weighs In On Cost of Digital Innovation in Health Care

Scripps CEO and President Chris Van Gorder discussed the costs of digital innovation in health care with Modern Healthcare magazine.
Health and Wellness | May 17, 2019

Baby on the Way? (video)

Dr. Kirstin Lee, OB-GYN, and Marie Andrea Montiel, Midwife, and San Diego Health host Susan Taylor discuss childbirth planning in video episode.
A Scripps OB-GYN and certified nurse midwife discuss how to ensure a safe and healthy pregnancy, including the importance of prenatal care.
Scripps in the News | May 17, 2019

New Liver Cancer Drug To Be Tested at Scripps MD Anderson

Two doctors examine an X-ray looking for signs of liver cancer.
Darren Sigal, MD, a hematologist and oncologist at Scripps MD Anderson Cancer Center, recently discussed a new liver cancer drug being tested at Scripps.
Scripps in the News | May 17, 2019

Doctors Sound Alarm About Dangers of Electric Scooters

Motorized scooters left unattended on the street are used to help illustrate the dangers of these vehicles for pedestrians and others.
Local physicians are weighing in on the dangers of electric scooters in San Diego, saying the number of scooter-related accidents were up.
Health and Wellness | May 17, 2019

What Is Robotic Heart Surgery? (video)

Image of What Is Robotic Surgery Ask the Expert video with Dr. Hemp.
James Hemp, MD, a cardiothorasic surgeon at Scripps, explains the difference between traditional open heart surgery and robot-assisted heart surgery.
Health and Wellness | May 15, 2019

When Will My Baby Sit Up, Crawl and Walk? (video)

Image for Ask the Expert video on early childhood development for newborns.
Olga Rose, a Scripps pediatrician, discusses early child motor development, including when parents can expect their baby to sit up, crawl and finally walk.
Scripps in the News | May 14, 2019

Scripps Cardiologist Says Meth-Related Heart Failure Cases On Rise In Region

A methamphetamine addict gets counseling from a therapist and support from friends.
David Shaw, MD, a cardiologist, recently spoke to NBC 7 about findings in his research that shows methamphetamine-related heart failure cases are on the rise.