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Health and Wellness | January 9, 2024

How to Avoid Getting Sick at the Doctor’s Office

Avoid catching an illness at the doctor's office. Follow our tips, including hand washing and making appointments during slow hours.
Health and Wellness | November 16, 2023

So You Need a New Primary Care Doctor

Follow our guide to help you choose a new primary care doctor if you have moved, changed jobs, health plans or want to change doctors.
Health and Wellness | November 9, 2023

My Doctor Is Not In, Can I See an NP or a PA?

Nurse Practitioners (NPs) and Physician Assistants (PAs) work under the supervision of physicians. Both are trained to treat you.
Health and Wellness | October 30, 2023

Vaccine Q&A: COVID-19, Flu, and RSV

A band aid is placed over arm where vaccination injections for flu, COVID and RSV was given.
Prepare for the fall/winter respiratory illness season. Get vaccinated against COVID-19, flu and RSV. Vaccines are safe and effective.
Health and Wellness | October 19, 2023

Is PPO Insurance Worth the Cost?

A woman reviews the pros and cons of a PPO.
PPO insurance offers flexibility and coverage, even if you go outside of the network. Learn the difference between a PPO and HMO plan.
Health and Wellness | September 29, 2023

5 Questions to Ask When Looking for a New Doctor

Choosing a new primary care doctor requires a little work to make sure he or she meets your needs. Asking these five questions can help.
Health and Wellness | September 8, 2023

When to Choose Virtual Care and How to Prepare

Virtual care connects you with your doctor for routine care from the comfort of your house using online tools, including video visits.
Health and Wellness | August 17, 2023

10 Back-to-School Health and Safety Tips

Group of young kids get ready to board a school bus for first day of new school year.
Prepare you child for a healthy new school year. Make sure they are up to date on immunizations, emergency contacts and more.
Health and Wellness | August 17, 2023

4 Tips to Stay Healthy During Cold and Flu Season

A medicine box is filled with the essentials including cold and flu medicines, thermometer and bandages. As seen in San Diego Health Magazine
A Scripps primary care physician recommends four ways to stay healthy during the cold and flu season. Number one is getting vaccinated.
Health and Wellness | August 14, 2023

What Should Parents Know About the HPV Vaccine?

The HPV vaccine can prevent HPV-related cancers.
HPV or the human papillomavirus is the most commonly sexually transmitted infection in the US. Scripps experts discuss the importance of the HPV vaccine.