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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.
Heart & Vascular | February 23, 2021

What Does a Heart Attack Feel Like? (video)

A Scripps cardiologist explains well-known and less-known signs of a heart attack, risk factors, prevention and when to seek care.
Health and Wellness | February 19, 2021

What Is Gender Confirmation Surgery?

A Scripps plastic surgeon discusses gender reassignment or confirmation surgery, including male-to-female and female-to-male procedures.
Health and Wellness | February 16, 2021

What Happens After a COVID Diagnosis? (podcast)

A Scripps doctor explains how to isolate after testing positive for COVID-19, monitor for symptoms and when to seek emergency care.
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.