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#ScrippsHealthStrong | April 25, 2024

Rising Threat: Health Care Workers Facing Increased Violence

Health care works participate in de-escalation of violence training.
Scripps has boosted hospital safety training and played a key role in forming a regional task force to address hospital violence.
Health and Wellness | April 24, 2024

New Digital Health Options Ease Access to Care

A woman sits at a table while she meets with her doctor virtually on a laptop computer and discusses medication.
What’s new: patient on-demand video visits with primary care doctor, online scheduling and wait time checks at HealthExpress sites.
Health and Wellness | April 24, 2024

Caring for Your Child’s Injury: Urgent Care or ER?

A mom and her young daughter go the doctor after a soccer injury.
Your child gets injured. Urgent care or the ER? Maybe, treatment at home? Learn how to tell severity of injury and what to do.
Health and Wellness | April 22, 2024

What Are the Surprising Benefits of Youth Sports Programs?

Children getting ready to play soccer.
Playing sports is good for kids for many reasons, including preventing obesity, improving mental health and teaching important life skills.
Health and Wellness | April 9, 2024

Play It Safe: Sexually Transmitted Diseases Are on the Rise

Sexually transmitted infections continue to rise. Learn the symptoms, risk factors and treatments for gonorrhea, chlamydia and syphilis.
Health and Wellness | April 1, 2024

What Are Your Symptoms Telling You?

A new online service is now available for Scripps patients to check symptoms and decide whether to treat at home or see their doctor.
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 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 | June 8, 2023

What Is the Best Treatment for an Ear Infection for Children?

Some ear infections require antibiotics but many can get better without this medicine. Follow our tips for ear infection treatment at home.
Health and Wellness | April 10, 2023

What Can Parents Do to Prevent Childhood Obesity? (video/podcast)

Child obesity increases the risk of many health conditions and it is on the rise. Learn what parents can do to promote healthy habits at home.