A variety of prevention and wellness education programs and support groups (PDF, 220 KB) offered for the community include:

Outreach and education

• Senior health education, prevention and wellness program
• Your Heart, Your Life - Live Fit program
• Breast health outreach, prevention and education programs
• Helping address breast health and awareness
• Promotora’s in action, prevention, education and wellness program

Support groups

• Stroke and Brain Injury Support Group
• Breast Cancer Support Group
• Breastfeeding Support Group

Maternal and child health

• Improving health and education awareness for parents (PDF, 220 KB)
• Ready, Set, Baby

Scripps offers diverse student health career activities (PDF, 500 KB). These programs including internships, aim to introduce students to health care roles and provide hands-on experience with Scripps professionals.

• High School Youth Summer Camp
• Health Career Mentoring Program
• Health Professionals in the Classroom
• High School Youth Surgery Viewing
• Health Professions Overview 101/hospital tour
• Health careers, wellness, leadership and job readiness webinars
• Cristo Rey San Diego High School Study Program

A variety of programs are designed to offer community-based experiences for students in training (PDF, 190 KB) as well as professionals interested in career changes into health care, such as: 

• California State Area Health Education Center Scholars Program
• Family Medicine Residency School-Based Clinic 
• Public Health and Social Work Internship Program
• California Medicine Scholars Program (CMSP)
• Health professions community training
• Mental health support services at school-based clinic

Scripps Well Being Center offers a comprehensive program (PDF, 270 KB) designed to assist a wide range of patients transitioning from inpatient care to home. The program addresses social determinants of health, such as transportation, housing and food insecurity, and provides holistic support for medical and non-medical needs that affect patient outcomes.

By improving access to primary and specialty care, facilitating navigation through the complexities of the health care system and connecting patients with essential services, the program supports patients to manage their health post-discharge. It reduces the risk of readmissions and improves continuity of care, creating a more integrated and personalized support system.

Monday, January 5

1 pm - Breastfeeding Support Group (Language: English and Spanish)

5 pm - Breast Cancer Support Group (Language: Spanish)

12:30 pm - Mental Health, Loneliness and Social Connections - Location: 1075 8th St, Imperial Beach, CA 91932 (Language: English)

Monday, January 12

1 pm - Breastfeeding Support Group (Language: English and Spanish)

3 pm - Stroke Support Group (Language: English and Spanish)

Tuesday, January 13

10 am - Medication Safety and Polypharmacy (Language: Spanish)

Location: Morgan Towers, 1415 D Ave., National City, CA 91950

Monday, January 19 - Scripps Wellness Center is closed for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday

Monday, January 26

1 pm - Breastfeeding Support Group (Language: English and Spanish)

3 pm - Stroke Support Group (Language: English and Spanish)

Descriptions

Classes:

Mental Health, Loneliness and Social Connections - Learn how isolation impacts mood, sleep and physical health — and practical ways to build connection. We’ll cover stress signs, coping skills and simple, local strategies to strengthen support networks for families and seniors. Language: English

Medication Safety and Polypharmacy - Make medicines easier, not harder. We’ll practice how to read labels, keep one simple medication list, set reminders that actually work, and bring questions to appointments with confidence. Learn everyday tips to avoid mix-ups (pill look-alikes, double doses), how to use a pillbox, and when to call your pharmacy. Language: Spanish

Breast Cancer Awareness and Education - Educate participants with knowledge and practical tools to navigate breast cancer prevention and awareness. Language: English and Spanish

Support Groups:

Breast Cancer - Ongoing support is offered to patients diagnosed with breast cancer both individually and as a group. In addition, wigs, bras and other supplies are provided as needed. Language: Spanish

Stroke and Brain Injury - Support is offered to celebrate successes, discuss challenges, share solutions and connect with others who have had a stroke and or brain injury. Group is for survivor and caretakers. Language: English and Spanish

Breastfeeding and Lactation - Bring your baby and join other mothers for an informal discussion about breastfeeding, tips on how to do successfully, get the support you need and all your questions answered by a lactation specialist. Location: San Ysidro Health Center 678 3rd Ave (2nd Floor Centering Conference Centering Conference Room) Chula Vista, CA 91910 Language: English and Spanish

Monday, February 2

12:30 pm - Medication Safety and Polypharmacy; Location: 1075 8th St, Imperial Beach, CA 91932 (Language: English)

1 pm - Breastfeeding Support Group; Location: San Ysidro Health Center 678 3rd Ave (2nd Floor Centering Conference Centering Conference Room) Chula Vista, CA 91910 (Language: English and Spanish)

5 pm - Breast Cancer Support Group (Language: Spanish)

Monday, February 9

1 pm - Breastfeeding Support Group; Location: San Ysidro Health Center 678 3rd Ave (2nd Floor Centering Conference Centering Conference Room) Chula Vista, CA 91910 (Language: English and Spanish)

3 pm - Stroke Support Group (Language: English and Spanish)

Tuesday, February 10

10 am - Medication Safety and Polypharmacy (Language: English)

Location: Kimball Towers, 1317 D Ave., National City, CA 91950

Monday, February 16

1 pm - Breastfeeding Support Group; Location: San Ysidro Health Center 678 3rd Ave (2nd Floor Centering Conference Centering Conference Room) Chula Vista, CA 91910 (Language: English and Spanish)

5 pm - Breast Cancer Support Group (Language: Spanish)

Monday, February 23

1 pm - Breastfeeding Support Group; Location: San Ysidro Health Center 678 3rd Ave (2nd Floor Centering Conference Centering Conference Room) Chula Vista, CA 91910 (Language: English and Spanish)

3 pm - Stroke Support Group (Language: English and Spanish)

Descriptions

Classes:

Medication Safety and Polypharmacy - Make medicines easier, not harder. We'll practice how to read labels, keep one simple medication list, set reminders that actually work, and bring questions to appointments with confidence. Learn everyday tips to avoid mix-ups (pill look-alikes, double doses), how to use a pillbox, and when to call your pharmacy. Language: English

Support Groups:

Breast Cancer - Ongoing support is offered to patients diagnosed with breast cancer both individually and as a group. In addition, wigs, bras and other supplies are provided as needed. Language: Spanish

Stroke and Brain Injury - Support is offered to celebrate successes, discuss challenges, share solutions and connect with others who have had a stroke and or brain injury. Group is for survivor and caretakers. Language: English and Spanish

Breastfeeding and Lactation - Bring your baby and join other mothers for an informal discussion about breastfeeding, tips on how to do successfully, get the support you need and all your questions answered by a lactation specialist. Language: English and Spanish

Monday, March 2

12:30 pm - Heart Health (Blood Pressure and Cholesterol); Location: 1075 8th St, Imperial Beach, CA 91932 (Language: English)

1 pm - Breastfeeding Support Group (Language: English and Spanish)

5 pm - Breast Cancer Support Group (Language: Spanish)

Monday, March 9

1 pm - Breastfeeding Support Group (Language: English and Spanish)

3 pm - Stroke Support Group (Language: English and Spanish)

Tuesday, March 10

10 am - Heart Health (Blood Pressure and Cholesterol); Location: Mogran Towers, 1415 D Ave., National City, CA 91950 (Language: Spanish)

Monday, March 16

1 pm - Breastfeeding Support Group (Language: English and Spanish)

5 pm - Breast Cancer Support Group (Language: Spanish)

Monday, March 23

1 pm - Breastfeeding Support Group (Language: English and Spanish)

3 pm - Stroke Support Group (Language: English and Spanish)

Monday, March 30

1 pm - Breastfeeding Support Group (Language: English and Spanish)

Descriptions

Classes:

Heart Health (Blood Pressure and Cholesterol) - Understand your numbers and what they mean. We’ll practice easy ways to lower blood pressure and improve cholesterol with everyday habits — smart food swaps (less sodium/added sugar, more fiber), label-reading, simple movement you can do at home, stress basics, and building a weekly routine that sticks. We'll also cover how to check BP at home, what to write down, and questions to bring to your next visit. Take-home: a one-page “Know Your Numbers” guide. Language: English and Spanish

Breast Cancer Awareness and Education - Educate participants with knowledge and practical tools to navigate breast cancer prevention and awareness. Language: English and Spanish

Support Groups:

Breast Cancer - Ongoing support is offered to patients diagnosed with breast cancer both individually and as a group. In addition, wigs, bras and other supplies are provided as needed. Language: Spanish

Stroke and Brain Injury - Support is offered to celebrate successes, discuss challenges, share solutions and connect with others who have had a stroke and or brain injury. Group is for survivor and caretakers. Language: English and Spanish

Breastfeeding and Lactation - Bring your baby and join other mothers for an informal discussion about breastfeeding, tips on how to do successfully, get the support you need and all your questions answered by a lactation specialist. Location: San Ysidro Health Center 678 3rd Ave (2nd Floor Centering Conference Centering Conference Room) Chula Vista, CA 91910 Language: English and Spanish