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Health and Wellness | September 11, 2024

How to Keep the Flu Away

The best way to protect yourself and others from the flu is to get a flu shot. Anyone over 6 months old should get one, with few exceptions.
A man crosses his hands in a physical exam room discussing prostate cancer symptoms that he has experienced.
Health and Wellness | September 6, 2024

What Are the Most Effective Treatment Options for Prostate Cancer?

When found early, most forms of prostate cancer are slow-growing and treatable. Care options range from active surveillance to surgery.
Health and Wellness | September 6, 2024

Why Are Sports Physicals So Important?

Through sports physicals, doctors can gauge an athlete's body maturity, measure fitness, detect existing injuries and determine the likelihood of future injury.
A heart patient cools off with a fan during hot weather.
Health and Wellness | September 6, 2024

Hot Weather and Heart Health: What to Know

When temperatures soar, it's vital to stay cool, as high temperatures can strain the heart. Learn why and how to protect your heart.
Bariatric surgery can have an added benefit of improving reproductive health.
Health and Wellness | September 6, 2024

Can Bariatric Surgery Improve Fertility?

Bariatric surgery can help lose excess weight and reduce the risk of chronic diseases. It can also improve fertility. Learn how.
A young girl with pigtails sits on the ground with a look on her face that she doesn't feel well as she holds her stomach.
Health and Wellness | September 6, 2024

Tummy Troubles: Could It Be Back-to-School Stress?

Stress has been linked to stomach issues. Pay attention if your kid complains about tummy problems and is stressed about returning to school.
Healthy foods with potassium.
Health and Wellness | September 5, 2024

Should You Avoid High Potassium Foods?

Watch your potassium intake if you have kidney disease. Check with your doctor if you have symptoms of hyperkalemia.
A young woman in a grey shirt receiving a vaccine from a provider illustrates the Flu Season vaccinatio
News Releases | September 3, 2024

Scripps Health Launches Flu Vaccination Clinics

Vaccinations for seasonal influenza are now available at most Scripps Clinic and Scripps Coastal primary care sites across San Diego.
Cecile Hozouri, corporate vice president, Supply Chain, Scripps Health
Scripps in the News | August 29, 2024

Scripps Supply Chain Leader Receives National Accolade

Becker’s Hospital Review recently named Scripps Health Corporate VP Cecile Hozouri to its 2024 list of Health System Supply Chain Leaders to Know.
Health and Wellness | August 27, 2024

What Are Common Treatments for Psoriasis?

Anyone can get psoriasis. Learn the types, risk factors and treatments for this chronic skin condition, including the use of biologics.