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Health and Wellness | December 5, 2023

Should You Go to the Emergency Room or Urgent Care?

For immediate and appropriate care, should you head to a walk-in clinic, urgent care or emergency room? Scripps offers direction.
Scripps in the News | December 4, 2023

Scripps CEO Supports Proposal to Delay SB43

Chris Van Gorder, Scripps Health CEO and president.
New law to increase involuntary detention could further strain hospital ERs.
Scripps in the News | November 30, 2023

Scripps CMO Explains Her Six Rs for Operations Excellence

Ghazala Sharieff, MD, corporate senior vice president, chief medical and operations officer, acute care at Scripps Health
Ghazala Sharieff, MD, MBA, has developed a handy mnemonic to help Scripps Health staff members focus on practices that increase operational excellence.
Health and Wellness | November 29, 2023

Brain and Spine Care at Scripps: It’s Comprehensive

Advanced digital images of the brain and spine help the Scripps neurological team provide personalized care to every patient.
Your neurological health is in good hands at Scripps. Find personalized treatment for brain injuries, stroke, tumors and more.
Health and Wellness | November 29, 2023

Deep Brain Stimulation Makes Difference for Parkinson’s Patient

Renee Smith put her boxing gloves back on just a few weeks after brain implant surgery to combat Parkinson's disease.
Renee Smith is active again thanks to deep brain stimulation, a procedure to control symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. Follow her story.
Health and Wellness | November 29, 2023

Brain Tumor Procedure Restores Patient’s Vision

John Taylor and his wife prepare a Thanksgiving meal after minimally invasive surgery to remove a brain tumor restored his vision.
Yes. A brain tumor threatened John Taylor’s eyesight. Expert neurosurgical care at Scripps made the difference for the senior patient.
Health and Wellness | November 29, 2023

Can Young Women Have a Stroke?

A young black woman smiles in an outdoor setting.
Though rare, young women can get a stroke. Certain medicines, smoking, migraines and pregnancy can raise the risk. Learn what you can do.
Health and Wellness | November 29, 2023

How Important Is an Annual Physical Exam?

During visits, primary care doctors can assess health concerns and prevent problems. Visits may lab tests and screenings.
Health and Wellness | November 28, 2023

Delays in Patient Discharges Straining Hospitals

Hospital staff members check on a patient in a hospital bed.
More patients are being left stuck in hospitals despite being ready for discharge due to a lack of available post-acute care facilities.
Health and Wellness | November 28, 2023

Patient Feels ‘Reborn’ After Life-Saving Spine Surgery

Vivian Cortes-Addeo hikes by the ocean after life-saving spine surgery.
A car accident revealed a spinal tumor in Vivian Cortes-Addeo. Life-saving spinal surgery came next. Follow her medical journey.