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Hospital staff members check on a patient in a hospital bed.
Health and Wellness | November 28, 2023

Delays in Patient Discharges Straining Hospitals

More patients are being left stuck in hospitals despite being ready for discharge due to a lack of available post-acute care facilities.
A woman hugs a therapy teddy bear comfort cub, which helps adults ease loss of loved ones.
Health and Wellness | November 28, 2023

Therapy Teddy Bears for Adults Help Ease Loss of Loved Ones

A local group provides teddy bears to adults coping with grief, especially the loss of a child. Scripps participates in the program.
Two middle-aged women smile while enjoying some time outdoors.
Health and Wellness | November 27, 2023

5 Tips for Heart Health During the Holidays

Protect your heart health during the busy holiday season. Manage stress, control blood pressure, prioritize self-care and more tips.
A canine therapy volunteer and her dog smile outside the hospital.
Health and Wellness | November 22, 2023

Canine Therapy Program Continues to Shine at Scripps

The canine therapy program continues after a pause during the pandemic. Therapy dogs provide comfort to patients at Scripps hospitals.
Health and Wellness | November 22, 2023

Is Snoring Bad for Your Health?

Snoring is usually harmless but can be a sign of sleep apnea, a condition marked by pauses in breathing. Learn the difference.
A pill bottle spilled over with fentanyl tablets.
Health and Wellness | November 21, 2023

What Is the Fentanyl Crisis?

Learn about the rising threat of fentanyl abuse. Illicitly manufactured fentanyl is causing over 150 overdose deaths daily in the US.
Thumbnail for video and podcast featuring Dr. Fisher discussing pancreatic cancer.
Health and Wellness | November 16, 2023

Pancreatic Cancer: Signs, Causes and Treatments (video/podcast)

In this video, Dr. Jonathan Fisher, a pancreatic cancer specialist, discusses signs, risk factors and treatments for this form of cancer.
Health and Wellness | November 15, 2023

How Does One Know If They Have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

Carpal tunnel syndrome causes pain and weakness in the wrist, hands or fingers. Learn about treatments and tips to manage the condition.
A provider checks on a patient in a hospital room.
News Releases | November 6, 2023

Leapfrog Awards ‘A’ Safety Grades to 4 Scripps Hospital Campuses

Ratings represent highest level for preventing medical errors and harm to patients from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national watchdog organization.
A health care provider holds a mobile tablet and views 3D images of a human body, a DNA sequence, pills and graphical data.
Scripps in the News | October 5, 2023

AI Efforts at Scripps Improving Experience for Patients, Care Team

A recent Healthcare Financial Management Association article looked at efforts by Scripps Health to begin using artificial intelligence tools.