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Health and Wellness | October 30, 2018

What Is a Stroke? (video)

A doctor shows imaging of a brain stroke.
Mary Kalafut, MD, a neurologist at Scripps Clinic, explains what a stroke is and who is most at risk as well as treatment options available.
Scripps in the News | September 28, 2018

Scripps ER Physician Warns About Rise in Xanax Abuse Among Teens

Xanax, anti-anxiety pills, which have been in news lately due to rise of abuse of Xanax pills among teenagers.
Roneet Lev, MD, an emergency room physician at Scripps Mercy Hospital, in a media interview recently warned against the rising abuse of Xanax among teenagers.
Health and Wellness | September 27, 2018

Bladder Problems? Help Is Available

A Scripps urologist discusses non-invasive and minimally invasive approaches to treat urinary incontinence and other bladder problems.
Health and Wellness | September 25, 2018

Choosing a Pediatrician: What to Look For, What to Ask (podcast)

A pregnant woman sits down and reads while waiting to meet with her soon-to-be-born baby's pediatrician for the first time.
Dania Lindenberg, MD, a pediatrician at Scripps Coastal Hillcrest, offers tips for finding the right pediatrician before your baby is due.
Health and Wellness | September 14, 2018

What Is a Hernia? (video)

A man with a hernia holds his stomach.
Adam Fierer, MD, a general surgeon at Scripps, discusses the many types of hernias, causes, symptoms and treatments.
Health and Wellness | September 11, 2018

Colorectal Cancer: Why You Shouldn’t Put Off Getting Screened (podcast)

Walter Coyle, MD, gastroenterologist, is featured in San Diego Health podcast on colorectal cancer.
Colorectal cancer is deadly but it is also preventable if caught early via screenings, including stool-based tests, colonoscopy and sigmoidoscopy.
Health and Wellness | September 7, 2018

Got Pain in the Neck? Get Relief!

Neck pain can cause debilitating discomfort, but your doctor may have suggestions for treatment including massage, acupuncture, physical therapy or surgery.
Health and Wellness | September 4, 2018

Colorectal Cancer Facts, Symptoms, and Why Screenings Save Lives (video)

Walter Coyle, MD, of Scripps Clinic, discusses colorectal cancer in San Diego Health video with Susan Taylor.
The survival rate for colorectal cancer is high when caught early through screening. Learn why colonoscopies are recommended to detect colon or rectal cancer.
Scripps in the News | September 4, 2018

Scripps Recognized For Employment of Older Workers

A mature medical researcher studies a lab sample using a telescope.
About one-third of Scripps Health's 15,000 employees are 50 and over, a fact that was highlighted in a Union-Tribune article on older workers.
News Releases | August 27, 2018

Scripps Clinic Launches Program to Support Women’s Health

A pregnant woman enrolled in the new comprehensive perinatology program at Scripps Health holds her belly.
Scripps Clinic has launched a perinatology program to provide expert specialist care for high-risk pregnancies.