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Patient Stories | February 26, 2021
Hip Replacement Provides Freedom from Pain
An active Murrieta woman found relief from chronic pain after undergoing a new type of minimally invasive hip replacement surgery at Scripps.
News Releases | February 26, 2021
Scripps Green First in Region to Use Novel Lung Biopsy Technology
Scripps Green became the region's first hospital to perform bronchoscopy with a new imaging technology. Learn how it more accurately diagnoses lung cancer.
Heart & Vascular | February 23, 2021
What Does a Heart Attack Feel Like? (video)
A Scripps cardiologist explains well-known and less-known signs of a heart attack, risk factors, prevention and when to seek care.
Health and Wellness | February 19, 2021
What Is Gender Confirmation Surgery?
A Scripps plastic surgeon discusses gender reassignment or confirmation surgery, including male-to-female and female-to-male procedures.
Health and Wellness | February 16, 2021
What Happens After a COVID Diagnosis? (podcast)
A Scripps doctor explains how to isolate after testing positive for COVID-19, monitor for symptoms and when to seek emergency care.
Health and Wellness | February 9, 2021
Why Do Uterine Fibroids Cause Pain and Bleeding?
Uterine fibroids rarely are cancerous but large or multiple fibroids can cause pain and bleeding. A Scripps OB-GYN explains treatments.
Scripps in the News | January 18, 2021
Scripps CEO Discusses Expansion of COVID-19 Vaccination Efforts
As heard on KPBS, Chris Van Gorder discussed plans to make the COVID-19 vaccine available to people 65 and older, as well as supply issues.
Health and Wellness | January 5, 2021
What Are The Early Signs of Parkinson’s?
Melissa Houser, MD, a neurologist at Scripps Clinic explains the early symptoms of Parkinson's disease, including tremors and facial masking.
Health and Wellness | January 5, 2021
Is Bariatric Weight Loss Surgery Recommended During COVID-19? (video)
Dr. Mark Takata, a bariatric surgeon at Scripps Clinic, discusses the link between obesity and COVID-19 and when surgery is recommended.
Scripps in the News | December 28, 2020
Scripps ER Doctor Pleads With Public to Stay Home for Holidays
In a San Diego Union-Tribune article, Scripps emergency physician Juan Tovar, MD, pleaded with the public to help avoid spreading the coronavirus further.