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Health and Wellness | March 14, 2019

What Is the Difference Between a Cold and the Flu? (video)

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A cold and the flu are respiratory illnesses with different symptoms. Vivian Tran, MD, a primary care physician at Scripps, explains the difference and...
Scripps in the News | March 8, 2019

Scripps Neurologist Discusses Stroke Among Younger People

Dr. Mary Kalafut, a stroke expert at Scripps, on Fox 5, discusses stroke among young people in the wake of actor Luke Perry's death from a massive stroke.
Mary Kalafut, a neurologist at Scripps, discusses how stroke can strike people at a relatively young age, such as actor Luke Perry who died at age 52.
Scripps in the News | March 8, 2019

Scripps Surgeon Discusses Research Work that Could Help Transplant Patients

Headshot of Christopher Marsh, MD, transplant surgeon at Scripps Green Hospital. Recently featured in Rancho Santa Fe Review.
Christopher Marsh, a transplant surgeon, recently discussed his promising research to prevent complications from organ rejection with the Rancho Santa Fe News.
Health and Wellness | March 7, 2019

What Can GERD Do To You? (video)

Franklin Tsai, MD, a gastroenterologist at Scripps Clinic, discusses GERD, a common digestive disease, its symptoms and treatments.
Scripps in the News | March 6, 2019

89th Candlelight Ball Benefits New Perinatology Program at Scripps La Jolla

Rosemary and Chris Van Gorder, Scripps Health President and CEO at Scripps Candlelight Ball 2018
The 89th Scripps Candlelight Ball, recently held at the Fairmont Grand Del Mar, raised funds for the new perinatology program at Scripps Memorial La Jolla.
Health and Wellness | March 5, 2019

Causes and Solutions to Chronic Knee Pain (podcast)

Dr. William Bugbee, an orthopedic surgeon at Scripps Clinic, featured in San Diego Health podcast on chronic knee pain and knee replacement surgery.
William Bugbee, MD, an orthopedic surgeon at Scripps Clinic, explain how knee replacements have become quicker, easier to do and longer-lasting.
Health and Wellness | March 1, 2019

Five Common Winter Ailments

The winter months usher in a slew of illnesses that can target the whole family. If you feel unusually fatigued, congested or nauseated, you may be experiencing one of these five common winter conditions.
Along with cooler weather, the winter months usher in a slew of illnesses that can target the whole family. Learn more about common winter ailments.
News Releases | March 1, 2019

John Boyer Elected to Scripps Board of Trustees

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Former health business executive and Navy nurse John Boyer, PhD, was recently elected to the Scripps Health Board of Trustees for a three-year term.
Health and Wellness | February 22, 2019

5 Tips to Family Fun in the Snow

Scripps family medicine physician, Elisa Wilson, MD, shares how to stay safe and avoid common injuries while still having fun in the snow.
Patient Stories | February 22, 2019

Padres Legend Beats Heart Arrhythmia

Bruce Bochy, former San Diego Padres manager, smiles and holds his wife’s hand, grateful to be free from atrial fibrillation after treatment at Scripps.
Former San Diego Padres manager Bruce Bochy overcomes debilitating atrial fibrillation (Afib) after catheter ablation treatment at Scripps.