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Health and Wellness | February 26, 2021
Signs You May Need a Hip Replacement
A Scripps orthopedic surgeon explains how hip replacement surgery can help you overcome hip pain caused by osteoarthritis or other illnesses or injuries.
Patient Stories | February 26, 2021
New Heart Tests Save San Diego Man’s Life
Thanks to proactive physicians and pioneering technology in integrative medicine, a patient is alive and well after undergoing coronary stent placement.
Health and Wellness | February 26, 2021
Honoring San Diego’s Finest Nurses in 2020-2021
These eight registered nurses from Scripps go out of their way, every day, to care for patients and support their colleagues.
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.
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.
News Releases | December 16, 2020
Scripps Hospitals Named to 2020 California Opioid Care Honor Roll
Cal Hospital Compare (CHC) named all four of Scripps Health’s hospitals to its 2020 Opioid Care Honor Roll. Learn more about this inaugural list and more.
Health and Wellness | December 8, 2020
Fall Prevention Strategies for Seniors at Home (podcast)
A Scripps trauma surgeon explains how to improve safety at home to prevent seniors from falling. Fall risks go up as we age.
Health and Wellness | December 1, 2020
Fall Prevention Tips for Seniors (video)
Falls account for 95 percent of broken hips among seniors. Trauma surgeon, Walter Biffl, MD, discusses how to reduce fall risks at home.