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Thumbnail for video-podcast featuring Dr. Biffl discussing how to help kids cope with gun violence.
Health and Wellness | August 2, 2023

How to Prevent Gun Violence and Protect Our Children (video/podcast)

In this video/podcast, Scripps trauma surgeon Walter Biffl discusses ways to prevent gun violence, starting with gun safety at home.
Five specialties nationally ranked best hospitals - U.S. News & World Report 2023-2024
News Releases | August 1, 2023

U.S. News Ranks Scripps Health No. 1 for Orthopedics in San Diego Region

U.S. News & World Report ranked Scripps among the nation’s best in five specialties in the magazine’s annual “Best Hospitals” list.
Scripps in the News | July 28, 2023

Scripps CEO Initiates Countywide Hospital Violence Task Force

The San Diego Union-Tribune recently reported on a countywide task force formed by health systems, police and prosecutors to address the growing problem.
Health and Wellness | July 20, 2023

Why Is Fentanyl So Dangerous? (video/podcast)

Roneet Lev, MD, an emergency room physician, discusses the dangers of illicit fentanyl and how to protect your loved ones.
Health and Wellness | July 20, 2023

What Are Common Foot Problems Caused by ill-Fitting Shoes?

Not just high heels that cause problems but ill-fitting shoes in general. Going barefoot is not the answer either. Follow our tips.
A man with sleep apnea snoring at night.
Health and Wellness | July 17, 2023

How to Know if You Have Sleep Apnea

Snoring, gasping for air and daytime fatigue are all signs of sleep apnea, which can affect your health. Learn the signs and treatments.
Health and Wellness | July 5, 2023

How to Lose Weight with Medication and/or Surgery (video/podcast)

Weight-loss experts Jennie Luna, MD, and Mark Takata ,MD, discuss ways to lose weight with GLP-1 medications and/or weight-loss surgery.
Hospital emergency entrance directional sign
Scripps in the News | June 22, 2023

Scripps CEO Pens Letter to Editor About Strains on Hospital EDs

Scripps CEO Chris Van Gorder argues in a letter to editor that acute hospitals are being impacted by area's behavioral health crisis.
Chris Van Gorder, Scripps Health CEO and president.
Scripps in the News | June 22, 2023

Scripps CEO Calls Out Need For More Psychiatric Beds in SD County

Scripps CEO Chris Van Gorder, in an op-ed, calls for more behavioral health facilities in San Diego County to address critical shortage.
A groundbreaking event took place for the Lusardi Tower at Scripps Encinitas Hospital.
News Releases | June 9, 2023

$263 Million Lusardi Tower Breaks Ground at Scripps Encinitas

Construction of the $263 million Lusardi Tower and Lusardi Pulmonary Institute recently started at Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas.