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An older couple enjoy a stroll by the water with less back pain thanks to a new minimally invasive procedure.
Health and Wellness | April 24, 2024

Nerve Ablation: Innovative Back Pain Treatment

Kevin Barrette, MD, a pain medicine specialist, sheds light on nerve ablation, a minimally invasive procedure for chronic back pain.
Kelly O'Connor smiles at home outdoors holding her small dog after breast cancer treatment.
Health and Wellness | April 23, 2024

Finding Meaning After Breast Cancer Treatment

After successful treatment for breast cancer at Scripps, Kelly O’Connor quit her job and now helps others through their cancer journey.
Four women of diverse backgrounds and ages smile together.
Health and Wellness | April 23, 2024

Women’s Health at Different Life Stages

Learn the most common health challenges women face throughout life, from early preventive care to midlife changes and menopause.
A young woman rejoices in a field of yellow flowers.
Health and Wellness | April 23, 2024

9 Easy Tips to Kickstart Your Spring Wellness Routine

Spring is prime for health resets. Follow our tips. Prioritize self-care, improve your diet, schedule an annual checkup and more.
Darryl D’Lima, MD, PhD, director, Orthopaedic Research Laboratories, SCORE, Scripps Clinic.
Health and Wellness | April 23, 2024

How Clinical Trials Transform Medicine

Clinical trials drive innovation and enhance patient care. Scripps is making strides with 90 ongoing trials and past breakthroughs.
Health and Wellness | April 22, 2024

How Does Peer Pressure Affect a Teen’s Social Development?

Learn how teen peer pressure could affect your teen's social development in positive and negative ways. A Scripps pediatrician explains.
Health and Wellness | April 22, 2024

Arthritis and Aging: What’s the Connection?

Arthritis is a common ailment, especially as we get older, but preventive measures can slow down progression or alleviate joint pain.
Children getting ready to play soccer.
Health and Wellness | April 22, 2024

What Are the Surprising Benefits of Youth Sports Programs?

Playing sports is good for kids for many reasons, including preventing obesity, improving mental health and teaching important life skills.
A young child sits in a doctor's office while a pediatrician uses a stethoscope.
Health and Wellness | April 18, 2024

How to Ease Your Child’s Fears About Doctor Visits

Ease your child's fear of doctor visits with tips from a Scripps pediatrician, including strategies for overcoming fear of shots.
The exterior of Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, located next to the Santa Fe Drive exit off I-5, just east of South Coast Highway 101.
News Releases | April 16, 2024

Scripps Encinitas Named Among Top 100 Hospitals in the US

Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas was the only hospital in Southern California to make PINC AI's prestigious list this year.