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, Sept 7 - Center closed in observance of Labor Day

Tuesday, September 8

10 am - Brain Health: Memory & Dementia Risk (Language: Spanish)

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

Description: Learn about healthy habits that support brain function and memory as we age. This presentation will cover common memory changes, dementia risk factors, and lifestyle strategies that may help promote cognitive health and overall well-being.

Monday, September 14 

12:30 pm - Nutrition and Hydration for Older Adults (Language: English)

Location: Imperial Beach Senior Center 1075 8th St Imperial Beach, CA 91932

Description: This session focuses on the importance of balanced nutrition and proper hydration for healthy aging. Participants will learn practical tips for maintaining energy, supporting overall health, and preventing dehydration and nutrition-related health concerns.

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

Location: San Ysidro Health Center 678 3rd Ave (2nd Floor Centering Conference Centering Conference Room) Chula Vista, CA 91910

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

3 pm - Stroke Support Group

Language: Spanish

Location: Scripps Well Being Center - Scripps Mercy Hospital, Chula Vista 237 Church Ave Chula Vista, CA 91910

Description: 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 survivors and caretakers. 

Monday, September 21

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

Location: San Ysidro Health Center 678 3rd Ave (2nd Floor Centering Conference Centering Conference Room) Chula Vista, CA 91910

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

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

Location: Scripps Well Being Center - Scripps Mercy Hospital, Chula Vista 237 Church Ave Chula Vista, CA 91910

Description: Ongoing support is offered to patients diagnosed with breast cancer both individually and as a group. Come celebrate successes, discuss challenges, share solutions and connect with others. In addition, wigs, bras and other supplies are provided as needed.

Monday, September 28

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

Location: San Ysidro Health Center 678 3rd Ave (2nd Floor Centering Conference Centering Conference Room) Chula Vista, CA 91910

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

3 pm - Stroke Support Group (Language: English)

Location: Scripps Well Being Center - Scripps Mercy Hospital, Chula Vista 237 Church Ave Chula Vista, CA 91910

Description: 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 survivors and caretakers. 

Monday, October 5

12:30 pm - Physical Activity for Strength, Mobility & Pain (Language: English)

Location: Imperial Beach Senior Center 1075 8th St Imperial Beach, CA 91932

Description: Learn how regular physical activity can help you stay strong, maintain mobility, and manage everyday aches and discomfort as you age. This presentation will cover safe and practical exercises to support strength, balance, flexibility and movement, along with tips for staying active while protecting your joints and reducing the risk of falls and injury.

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

Location: San Ysidro Health Center 678 3rd Ave (2nd Floor Centering Conference Centering Conference Room) Chula Vista, CA 91910

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

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

Location: Scripps Well Being Center - Scripps Mercy Hospital, Chula Vista 237 Church Ave Chula Vista, CA 91910

Description: Ongoing support is offered to patients diagnosed with breast cancer both individually and as a group. Come celebrate successes, discuss challenges, share solutions and connect with others. In addition, wigs, bras and other supplies are provided as needed.

Monday, October 12

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

Location: San Ysidro Health Center 678 3rd Ave (2nd Floor Centering Conference Centering Conference Room) Chula Vista, CA 91910

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

3 pm - Stroke Support Group (Language: Spanish)

Location: Scripps Well Being Center - Scripps Mercy Hospital, Chula Vista 237 Church Ave Chula Vista, CA 91910

Description: 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 survivors and caretakers. 

Tuesday, October 13

10 am - Brain Health, Memory & Dementia Risk (Language: English) 

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

Description: Learn about healthy habits that can help support brain function, memory, and cognitive health as we age. This presentation will discuss common age-related memory changes, signs to be aware of, risk factors for dementia and practical lifestyle strategies — including physical activity, nutrition, sleep, social connection and mental stimulation — that may help promote long-term brain health and overall well-being

Monday, October 19

10 am - Brain Health, Memory & Dementia Risk (Language: English)

Location: Congregational Towers, 288 F Street, Chula Vista, CA 91910

Description: Learn about healthy habits that can help support brain function, memory and cognitive health as we age. Discuss common age-related memory changes, signs to be aware of, risk factors for dementia and practical lifestyle strategies — including physical activity, nutrition, sleep, social connection and mental stimulation — that may help promote long-term brain health and overall well-being

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

Location: San Ysidro Health Center 678 3rd Ave (2nd Floor Centering Conference Centering Conference Room) Chula Vista, CA 91910

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

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

Location: Scripps Well Being Center - Scripps Mercy Hospital, Chula Vista 237 Church Ave Chula Vista, CA 91910

Description: Ongoing support is offered to patients diagnosed with breast cancer both individually and as a group. Come celebrate successes, discuss challenges, share solutions and connect with others. In addition, wigs, bras and other supplies are provided as needed.

Monday, October 26

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

Location: San Ysidro Health Center 678 3rd Ave (2nd Floor Centering Conference Centering Conference Room) Chula Vista, CA 91910

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

3 pm - Stroke Support Group (Language: English)

Location: Scripps Well Being Center - Scripps Mercy Hospital, Chula Vista 237 Church Ave Chula Vista, CA 91910

Description: 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 survivors and caretakers. 

Monday, November 2

12:30 pm - Digital Safety & Scam Awareness

Language: English

Location: Imperial Beach Senior Center 1075 8th St, Imperial Beach, CA 91932

Description: Learn how to recognize common scams, protect personal information and safely navigate technology and online communication. This session will provide practical tips to help older adults stay safe from fraud, identity theft and digital scams.

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

Location: San Ysidro Health Center 678 3rd Ave (2nd Floor Centering Conference Centering Conference Room) Chula Vista, CA 91910

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

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

Location: Scripps Well Being Center-Scripps Mercy Hospital, Chula Vista 237 Church Ave Chula Vista, CA 91910

Description: Ongoing support is offered to patients diagnosed with breast cancer both individually and as a group. Come celebrate successes, discuss challenges, share solutions and connect with others. In addition, wigs, bras and other supplies are provided as needed.

Monday, November 9

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

Location: San Ysidro Health Center 678 3rd Ave (2nd Floor Centering Conference Centering Conference Room) Chula Vista, CA 91910

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

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

Location: Scripps Well Being Center - Scripps Mercy Hospital, Chula Vista 237 Church Ave Chula Vista, CA 91910

Description: 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 survivors and caretakers. 

Tuesday, November 10

10 am - Digital Safety & Scam Awareness (Language: Spanish) 

Location: Morgan Towers 1415 D Avenue National City, CA 91950

Description: Learn how to recognize common scams, protect personal information and safely navigate technology and online communication. This session will provide practical tips to help older adults stay safe from fraud, identity theft and digital scams.

Monday, November 16

10 am - Brain Health, Memory & Dementia Risk (Language: Spanish) 

Location: Congregational Towers 288 F Street, Chula Vista, CA 91910

Description: Learn about healthy habits that can help support brain function, memory and cognitive health as we age. Discuss common age-related memory changes, signs to be aware of, risk factors for dementia and practical lifestyle strategies — including physical activity, nutrition, sleep, social connection and mental stimulation — that may help promote long-term brain health and overall well-being.

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

Location: San Ysidro Health Center 678 3rd Ave (2nd Floor Centering Conference Centering Conference Room) Chula Vista, CA 91910

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

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

Location: Scripps Well Being Center - Scripps Mercy Hospital, Chula Vista 237 Church Ave Chula Vista, CA 91910

Description: Ongoing support is offered to patients diagnosed with breast cancer both individually and as a group. Come celebrate successes, discuss challenges, share solutions and connect with others. In addition, wigs, bras and other supplies are provided as needed.

Monday, November 23

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

Location: San Ysidro Health Center 678 3rd Ave (2nd Floor Centering Conference Centering Conference Room) Chula Vista, CA 91910

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

Monday, November 30

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

Location: San Ysidro Health Center 678 3rd Ave (2nd Floor Centering Conference Centering Conference Room) Chula Vista, CA 91910

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

Monday, December 7  

12:30 pm - Advance Care Planning & Emergency Preparedness (Language: English)

Location: Imperial Beach Senior Center 1075 8th St, Imperial Beach, CA 91932

Description: Learn how to prepare for future healthcare decisions and unexpected emergencies. This presentation will cover advanced directives, healthcare wishes, emergency planning, medication lists and important resources to help seniors stay prepared and informed.

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

Location: San Ysidro Health Center 678 3rd Ave (2nd Floor Centering Conference Centering Conference Room) Chula Vista, CA 91910

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

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

Location: Scripps Well Being Center - Scripps Mercy Hospital, Chula Vista 237 Church Ave Chula Vista, CA 91910

Description: Ongoing support is offered to patients diagnosed with breast cancer both individually and as a group. Come celebrate successes, discuss challenges, share solutions and connect with others. In addition, wigs, bras and other supplies are provided as needed.

Tuesday, December 8

10 am - Digital Safety & Scam Awareness (Language: English)

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

Description: Learn how to recognize common scams, protect personal information and safely navigate technology and online communication. This session will provide practical tips to help older adults stay safe from fraud, identity theft and digital scams.

Monday, December 14 

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

Location: San Ysidro Health Center 678 3rd Ave (2nd Floor Centering Conference Centering Conference Room) Chula Vista, CA 91910

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

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

Location: Scripps Well Being Center - Scripps Mercy Hospital, Chula Vista 237 Church Ave Chula Vista, CA 91910

Description: 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 survivors and caretakers. 

Monday, December 21

10 am - Digital Safety & Scam Awareness (Language: English) 

Location: Congregational Towers 288 F Street, Chula Vista, CA 91910

Description: Learn how to recognize common scams, protect personal information and safely navigate technology and online communication. This session will provide practical tips to help older adults stay safe from fraud, identity theft and digital scams.

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

Location: San Ysidro Health Center 678 3rd Ave (2nd Floor Centering Conference Centering Conference Room) Chula Vista, CA 91910

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

Monday, December 28

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

Location: San Ysidro Health Center 678 3rd Ave (2nd Floor Centering Conference Centering Conference Room) Chula Vista, CA 91910

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