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An orthopedic physician who specializes in back pain shows a model of spine bones in our body.
Health and Wellness | June 4, 2019

What Is The Best Treatment For Back Pain?

How to reduce back pain depends on the severity of the problem. A Scripps orthopedic surgeon explains non-surgical and surgical approaches.
Sharam Daneshmand,MD, and Sara Fernandes discuss high-risk pregnancies  in San Diego Health video
Health and Wellness | June 4, 2019

High-Risk Pregnancy: Risk Factors & Treatment Options (video)

Shahram Daneshmand, MD, a maternal and fetal medicine specialist, and prenatal genetic counselor Sara Fernandes discuss high-risk pregnancies.
Surgical team performing heart surgery in operating room.
Scripps in the News | June 3, 2019

Scripps Heart Patient Gets Rare Life-Saving Valve Surgery

A Del Mar resident whose health improved after undergoing a rare heart valve replacement surgery is featured in the Del Mar Times.
Exterior of new Scripps Liberty Station Clinic
News Releases | June 3, 2019

Scripps Clinic Liberty Station Opens in Point Loma

Scripps Clinic Liberty Station has opened. It offers primary and dermatology services, and some radiology services. Medical staff include Samar Rashid, DO,...
Dr. Athena Philis-Tsimikas, an endocrinologist, discusses a decline in diabetes cases on KUSI.
Scripps in the News | May 30, 2019

Scripps Expert Discusses Decline in New Diabetes Cases Despite Rise in Obesity

Athena Philis-Tsimika, an endocrinologist, recently discussed a federal study showing a decline in new diabetes cases despite a rise in obesity rates.
A woman with irritable bowel syndrome holds her stomach in discomfort.
Health and Wellness | May 30, 2019

What Is Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)?

Identifying potential triggers for irritable bowel syndrome can help you feel better, but some symptoms warrant a doctor visit.
Chris Van Gorder, Scripps Health CEO and president.
Scripps in the News | May 29, 2019

PopHealth Podcast Features Interview with Scripps CEO (podcast)

Scripps Health CEO Chris Van Gorder discusses his long career leading Scripps, a nationally recognized integrated health care system, with PopHealth Podcast.
Scripps Mercy Outreach Surgical Team volunteers Dr. Kent Diveley and nurse Susana Verdugo-Ramos discuss the upcoming Mariachi Festival fundraiser with KUSI host Lauren Phinney.
Scripps in the News | May 29, 2019

Scripps Humanitarian Group Raising Funds for Missions to Mexico

Two members of the Scripps Mercy Outreach Surgical Team recently discussed the group's humanitarian work in Mexico and its June 1 fundraiser on KUSI.
Kirstin Lee, MD, is an OB-GYN at Scripps who discussed childbirth planning with Susan Taylor, host of San Diego Health podcast.
Health and Wellness | May 28, 2019

You’re Pregnant. Congratulations! Now What? (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.
A woman with clean smooth legs relaxes by the pool after laser hair removal.
Health and Wellness | May 22, 2019

How Does Laser Hair Removal Work?

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.