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• Health and Wellness

  How to Pick a Pediatrician Before Your Baby Is Born (video)

  Pediatricians provide care to children from birth through adolescence. But how do expectant parents choose the right pediatrician? An experienced...

  • Tuesday, September 18th, 2018
  • Scripps Coastal Medical Center, Scripps Clinic

• Scripps in the News

  Scripps Recognized For Employment of Older Workers

  About one-third of Scripps Health's 15,000 employees are 50 and over, a fact that was highlighted in a Union-Tribune article on older workers.

  • Tuesday, September 4th, 2018
  • Hospitals, Scripps Clinic, Scripps Coastal Medical Center

• Health and Wellness

  6 Ways to Cut 500 Calories a Day

  Learn how you can lose weight with these simple tips from a Scripps Health primary care physician for staying active and cutting 500 calories a day.

  • Thursday, August 30th, 2018
  • Scripps Clinic, Scripps Coastal Medical Center

• Health and Wellness

  The Importance of TB Testing: Why Is It Done? What If You Test Positive?

  What does a positive tuberculosis test mean? A Scripps expert discusses what this means and why it's important to get a TB test.

  • Wednesday, August 29th, 2018
  • Scripps HealthExpress Locations, Scripps Clinic, Scripps Coastal Medical Center

• Health and Wellness

  Preparing for Flu Season 2018

  Anyone who is older than 6 months and not allergic to it should receive the flu vaccine, which is the single most important preventive measure against the flu.

  • Thursday, August 16th, 2018
  • Scripps Coastal Medical Center, Scripps Clinic

• Health and Wellness

  Important Reasons to Get the New Shingles Vaccine

  Learn how a new vaccine can help you protect yourself from shingles, a common and painful condition caused by the same virus that causes chicken pox.

  • Thursday, August 16th, 2018
  • Scripps Clinic, Scripps Coastal Medical Center

• Health and Wellness

  How to Tell the Difference Between Perimenopause and Menopause

  Perimenopause shares many of the classic menopause symptoms, and these symptoms affect a lot of women once they reach a certain age.

  • Thursday, August 16th, 2018
  • Scripps Clinic, Scripps Coastal Medical Center

• Health and Wellness

  Parents and Physicians Play Vital Roles in the Lives of Special Needs Children

  Primary care physicians help patients stay healthy by offering preventive care, such as routine screenings, checkups, flu shots and more.

  • Thursday, August 16th, 2018
  • Hospitals, Scripps Coastal Medical Center, Scripps Clinic

• Health and Wellness

  Scripps Doctor Moonlights as Champion Figure Skater

  Dr. Kim has been figure skating since a young age. Now, at age 41, he practices 15 hours a week while competing and has won bronze, silver and gold medals.

  • Thursday, August 16th, 2018
  • Scripps Coastal Medical Center, Scripps Clinic

• Health and Wellness

  Everything You Need to Know About Back-to-School Vaccinations

  Immunizations are safe and effective when given according to the recommended schedule, and it's suggested that students get the flu shot and an annual checkup.

  • Thursday, August 16th, 2018
  • Scripps Clinic, Scripps Coastal Medical Center