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Health and Wellness | August 25, 2025

Spinal Surgery Helps San Diego Man Avoid Paralysis After Beach Injury

Abhi Adappa and his family laugh on the beach after Abhi, 46, recovering from surgery following a severe neck injury.
After a severe neck injury in Hawaii, expert spine surgery at Scripps helped a San Diego man avoid paralysis and regain mobility.
Health and Wellness | August 25, 2025

Scripps Developing ‘Smart Shoulder’ Device to Improve Surgery

A man with graying hair sets up to serve in a tennis game.
Scripps researchers with help from NIH grant are developing a smart shoulder device to improve shoulder replacement and patient recovery.
Health and Wellness | August 25, 2025

Macular Degeneration: Causes, Types, Symptoms and Treatment

A woman with gray hair is blurred behind her eyeglasses that she's holding in front of her.
Learn about macular degeneration symptoms, age-related risk factors and treatment options to help protect and preserve your vision.
Health and Wellness | August 25, 2025

Jaw-in-a-Day Surgery Restores Function, Form and Confidence

Two surgeons dressed in scrubs perform a procedure to remove a tumor.
Scripps surgeons use Jaw-in-a-Day surgery to help patients with tumors or bone loss regain speech, eating ability and confidence.
Health and Wellness | August 25, 2025

Migraine vs Headache: What’s the Difference?

A middle aged Asian woman touches her sinuses with her eyes closed.
Recurring headaches may be migraines. Learn the symptoms, triggers, treatments and when to see a doctor for relief.
Health and Wellness | August 22, 2025

Scripps Plans for Future: New Hospitals, Technology Upgrades

Chris Van Gorder, President and CEO, Scripps Health
Scripps Health is investing in hospital expansions and advanced technology to ensure San Diego families have access to world-class care.
Health and Wellness | August 22, 2025

What is Shared Decision Making When It Comes to Your Health?

A female doctor reviews a treatment plan with a female patient.
Learn what shared-decision making means and how the doctor-patient relationship helps align your care with your goals and values.
Health and Wellness | August 22, 2025

Shots vs. Vaccines vs. Immunizations: What’s the Difference?

A health care provider puts a band-aid on a female patient's arm after administering a shot.
Learn the difference between shots, vaccines and immunizations — and why each is essential to protecting your health.
Health and Wellness | August 22, 2025

Doctor Finds Life Balance in San Diego Surf Scene

Robert Elliott, DO, an internal medicine physician at Scripps Coastal Medical Center Hillcrest, pictured holding a surfboard at the ocean in San Diego.
Robert Elliott, DO, a primary care physician, blends surfing, mindfulness and medicine to offer balanced, patient-centered care.
Health and Wellness | August 22, 2025

Early Care Improves Life with Autoimmune Disease

A female patient talks to her provider about treatment for an autoimmune disease.
Autoimmune diseases like lupus, rheumatoid arthritis and MS can be managed with early care to prevent damage and ease symptoms.