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Health and Wellness | March 17, 2020

How Do You Get Shingles? Who’s at Risk? (podcast)

If you've ever had chickenpox, you're at risk of shingles, an itchy and painful condition. Learn the causes and treatments.
News Releases | March 13, 2020

Scripps Health Launches Nurse Line Dedicated to COVID-19

Scripps Health has launched a COVID-19 nurse line to connect patients to nurses who are screening people with coronavirus symptoms.
Health and Wellness | March 11, 2020

Do I Need a TB Test? What Happens If I Test Positive for TB?

A positive TB test does not necessarily mean you have tuberculosis. More testing is needed to see if it's latent or active TB. Learn more.
Health and Wellness | March 10, 2020

What Is Shingles? (video)

If you had chickenpox before, you may develop shingles later in life. Learn how to treat this itchy, sometimes painful condition.
Health and Wellness | March 4, 2020

Scripps E-Visits Make Getting Care Online Easy

Connect with a Scripps health care provider for minor health problems, such as a sore throat. No office visit needed.
Health and Wellness | February 10, 2020

Scripps Video Visits Provide Care on Your Schedule

A doctor talks to a patient during a video visit. Virtual care at work.
Scripps virtual care includes online doctor office video visits for minor illnesses and injuries. Talk with a Scripps provider or schedule another time.
Health and Wellness | January 8, 2020

Knowing When to Stay Home Sick: Three Questions to Ask

A woman stays home from work, opting to rest on the couch at home.
Knowing when to stay home sick can help prevent others from catching your cold or flu or other contagious illness.
Family Medicine | November 12, 2019

What Causes Allergies? Could It Be Something Else? (podcast)

A Scripps allergist discusses allergies, including what causes allergies, different types of allergies and treatments.
Health and Wellness | November 4, 2019

All About Allergies (video)

Ronald Simon, MD, an allergy specialist at Scripps Clinic explains what causes allergies and how to reduce allergy symptoms.
Health and Wellness | October 22, 2019

5 Fun Facts About Boogers

Everybody has dried nasal mucus or nose boogers. A Scripps pediatrician explains what boogers are and what they say about your health.