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Health and Wellness | August 16, 2018

Parents and Physicians Play Vital Roles in the Lives of Special Needs Children

Primary care physicians help patients stay healthy by offering preventive care, such as routine screenings, checkups, flu shots and more.

Health and Wellness | August 16, 2018

How to Know If Your Medical Concern Is an Emergency

Not every medical concern requires rushing to the emergency room. But some things can’t wait until you see your primary care doctor, either.

Scripps in the News | August 15, 2018

Media Cover New U.S. News Rankings

Several media outlets covered the release of the 2018 top hospital rankings by U.S. News and World Report.

News Releases | August 14, 2018

U.S. News Ranks Scripps Hospitals No. 1 in San Diego Region For Second Consecutive Year

Scripps Green and La Jolla hospitals were ranked number one in the San Diego region for the second year in a row by U.S. News & World Report.

Health and Wellness | August 14, 2018

How Immunotherapy May Revolutionize Cancer Treatment (podcast)

Michael Kosty is a medical oncologist with Scripps Clinic and is featured in San Diego Health podcast with Susan Taylor discussing immunotherapy.

When used with other cancer treatments, immunotherapy is showing promise for improving cancer survival rates with few side effects.

Health and Wellness | August 7, 2018

How Immunotherapy Is Transforming Cancer Care (video)

Scripps oncologist Michael Kosty, MD, and San Diego Health host Susan Taylor discussing immunotherapy.

Can immunotherapy cure cancer? Only time will tell, but the outlook for cancer immunotherapy is promising. Learn how immunotherapy works and who's a candidate.

Scripps in the News | August 3, 2018

Scripps CEO Discusses Market Trends in Current Health Care Environment

Chris Van Gorder, Scripps Health CEO and president.

Scripps Health CEO and President Chris Van Gorder, recently discussed market trends in health care with HealthLeaders.

Health and Wellness | August 1, 2018

Facts About Heart Disease

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. Here's what you need to know about heart attacks and heart disease.

Health and Wellness | July 26, 2018

Protect Your Heart Like It Was Your Home

An infographic illustrates how the heart can be described like a house with four chambers, plumbing and electrical system. When the heart needs repair, a cardiologist, interventional cardiologist, electrophysiologist or cardiovascular surgeon may be asked to help treat your heart.

Why is the heart like a house? See how an interventional cardiologist is like a plumber, and an electrophysiologist like an electrician.

Health and Wellness | July 12, 2018

What is Robot-Assisted Hysterectomy?

A woman enjoys a sunny day at the beach shortly after recovery from robotic hysterectomy.

Learn the benefits of robot-assisted single-site hysterectomy. Robotic hysterectomy allows for quick healing and no scarring.