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Health and Wellness | April 24, 2018

No More Blood Thinners Thanks to Watchman Device (video)

David Brush is thankful for the minimally invasive Watchman heart procedure that has allowed him to stop taking blood thinners to treat his AFib condition.
A Scripps allergy expert discusses research that shows that most people who say they are allergic to penicillin are not. Photo shows doctor prescribing penicillin.
Scripps in the News | April 24, 2018

Scripps Expert Sheds Light on Penicillin Allergies

A Scripps Clinic allergy specialist recently told Healio that most people who are labeled as allergic to penicillin could be "de-labeled" through skin tests.
A woman walks on the beach is featured in a photo for a story about varicose vein prevention and treatment.
Health and Wellness | April 23, 2018

Varicose Vein Treatment and Prevention

Learn the ways to keep varicose veins from worsening. Learn also if they're a sign of something more serious, such as venous disease.
Scripps honored its volunteer pet therapy teams during National Volunteer Week. A pet volunteer is featured in photo taken at Scripps La Jolla.
Scripps in the News | April 18, 2018

Pet Therapy Teams Honored

During National Volunteers Week, Scripps honored its pet therapy teams with an event at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla.
A woman relaxes at her office while practicing yoga and meditation to reduce stress at work.
Health and Wellness | April 17, 2018

5 Ways to Reduce Stress

Everyday stress can cause insomnia, headaches and stomach problems. Scripps primary care physicians offer five tips to reduce stress for improved health.
Health and Wellness | April 17, 2018

When Is It Time to Get Hip Replacement Surgery? (podcast)

Christine Burke suffered hip pain for years until she was referred to Dr. Rina Jain, an orthopedic surgeon at Scripps La Jolla who performed a hip replacement.
Melisa Houser, MD, of Scripps Clinic discusses FDA-approved Parkinson's disease drug with the Union-Tribune. Photo posted shows elderly man with Parkinson's disease receiving care.
Scripps in the News | April 11, 2018

Scripps Neurologist Weighs in on Parkinson's Psychosis Drug

Scripps physician Melissa Houser, MD, weighed in on the benefits and safety risks of a San Diego-made drug for Parkinson's disease psychosis.
Fortune magazine has named Scripps to its annual Best Companies to Work For list for the 11th year in a row. Scripps ranked No. 41, up from No. 45 last year.
Scripps in the News | April 11, 2018

Scripps Named Among Top Places to Work in Health Care

Becker's Hospital Review recently named Scripps Health to its annual Top 150 Best Places to Work in Healthcare.
News Releases | April 11, 2018

S&P Affirms Scripps AA Rating with Stable Outlook

Standard & Poor’s Global Ratings has affirmed a AA rating with a stable outlook for Scripps Health.
Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Jina Rain and patient Christine Burke talk about hip replacement surgery.
Health and Wellness | April 10, 2018

When Hip Replacement Is the Answer for Your Chronic Hip Pain (video)

In this video, Susan Taylor sits down with Christine Burke and Rina Jain, the Scripps doctor who performed joint replacement surgery that cured her of hip pain.