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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 17, 2023

How to Know if You Have Sleep Apnea

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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.
Scripps in the News | June 22, 2023

Scripps CEO Pens Letter to Editor About Strains on Hospital EDs

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

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

Chris Van Gorder, Scripps Health CEO and president.
Scripps CEO Chris Van Gorder, in an op-ed, calls for more behavioral health facilities in San Diego County to address critical shortage.
Health and Wellness | May 22, 2023

What Is the Difference Between Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease?

Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia. It is a progressive brain disorder. Early detection and medications can help.
Scripps in the News | May 15, 2023

The Latest on Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Dr. Scott Eisman discussed causes, prevention and treatments for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with U.S. News & World Report.
Health and Wellness | May 1, 2023

Act Fast to Stop a Stroke

Every year 800,000 people suffer a stroke in the US. Learn the warning signs for stroke symptoms. Learn the acronym BE FAST.
Scripps in the News | April 18, 2023

The High Cost of Building California Hospitals

Scripps, like other health systems across the state, is challenged by the high cost of hospital construction in California. Learn why.
Health and Wellness | April 17, 2023

New Knee Procedure Helps Athlete Overcome Torn ACL

A young athlete is active again thanks to BEAR, a new knee implant procedure to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament. Learn about BEAR.