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Health and Wellness | August 22, 2025

Scripps Plans for Future: New Hospitals, Technology Upgrades

Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla North Tower

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.

Health and Wellness | August 19, 2025

Should I Worry About Those Small Bumps on My Skin?

Skin lumps and bumps are usually harmless but sometimes require treatment. Learn about cysts, warts and other lumps and bumps on your body.

Scripps in the News | August 19, 2025

What Does the Gallbladder Do? When Should It Be Removed?

A doctor shows a diagram of a gallbladder to a patient who may need surgery.

Discover the gallbladder’s role in digestion, when surgery may help and why you can live well without this small organ.

Health and Wellness | August 19, 2025

What Urine Color Can Tell You About Your Health

A urine test can be used to reveal illnesses. Pay attention to your urine color.

From pale yellow to dark brown, discover what your urine color means about hydration, diet, medications, and potential health concerns.

Health and Wellness | August 19, 2025

What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Chlamydia?

Learn the signs and symptoms of this sexually transmitted disease and what could happen if it goes untreated. Chlamydia does not go away on its own.

Health and Wellness | August 19, 2025

Staying Active After 50: Six Tips for Safer Exercise

An African American man over 50 years old exercises to stay healthy.

Exercise after 50 boosts health and energy. Follow these tips to stay safe, prevent injuries and get the most health benefits.