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Health and Wellness | November 1, 2024

How To Fix Turkey Neck with Plastic Surgery

Sagging neck skin, also known as turkey neck, can be fixed with plastic surgery. Dr. Pacella explains facial enhancement procedures.
Health and Wellness | October 28, 2024

Four Questions to Help You Choose a Health Insurance Plan

Fall is here and so is the start of open enrollment 2019. Answering these four questions should help you choose the best health plan.
Health and Wellness | October 22, 2024

What Is the Difference Between Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease?

Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia. Dementia is a general term for a group of conditions affecting cognitive function.
Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia. It is a progressive brain disorder. Early detection and medications can help.
Health and Wellness | October 10, 2024

Heart Failure: Causes, Risk Factors, Symptoms, and Treatments (video/podcast)

Thumbnail for video podcast featuring Dr. Khedraki discussing heart failure.
Heart failure means the heart isn’t pumping enough blood, but it doesn’t mean the heart has stopped. While serious, it’s not immediately life-threatening.
Orthopedics | October 9, 2024

How to Treat and Prevent Shin Splints

Causes of shin splits range from overuse to flat feet and wearing worn-out shoes. Learn when to see doctor to rule out stress fracture.
Health and Wellness | October 1, 2024

Bike Safety for Older Adults (video/podcast)

Thumbnail for video podcast featuring Dr. Biffle discussing E-bike safety for older adults.
Learn about bike safety for older adults with Scripps trauma surgeon and medical director of trauma and acute care surgery Walter Biffl, MD.
Health and Wellness | September 26, 2024

What is an HMO? Is It Right For You?

An HMO is a budget-friendly health plan with many benefits for you and your family. Learn how HMOs work and what they require.
Health and Wellness | September 24, 2024

What to Review During Open Enrollment

During open enrollment for health insurance, anticipate your care needs, review in-network providers, prescription coverage and more.
Health and Wellness | September 24, 2024

Health Insurance Options After Age 26

A young woman, older than 26, reviews her options for health insurance.
If you're on your parents' health plan, coverage usually ends at 26, so you'll need your own plan. Explore HMOs, PPOs and other options.
Scripps in the News | September 18, 2024

Media Outlets Cover Scripps Health 100th Anniversary

Scripps Health President and CEO Chris Van Gorder, from left, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla Chief of Staff Ayana Boyd King, DO, and San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria prepare to cut a special cake celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Scripps.
The event featured speakers, 1920s music, cake and pineapple punch, the same refreshments served 100 years ago at the original hospital’s grand opening.