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Health and Wellness | September 14, 2023

How Does Sugar Affect Your Heart Health?

Woman using one hand to resist eating a doughnut while holding a healthy apple that she plans to eat.
Learn how eating sugar affects your heart and how to cut sugary foods from your diet and reduce your risk of heart disease.
Health and Wellness | September 12, 2023

Does Cancer Cause Itching?

It caused by cancer or cancer treatment.
Certain cancers, including lymphoma and melanoma, and cancer treatment side effects can cause itchiness. Learn how to relieve itching.
Health and Wellness | September 11, 2023

What Are Common Heart Problems During Pregnancy?

High blood pressure is the most common heart-related issue during pregnancy. Learn the signs of preeclampsia and gestational diabetes.
Scripps in the News | September 8, 2023

Union-Tribune Op-Ed: AB 40 Would Worsen Hospital Bottlenecks

Chris Van Gorder, President and CEO, Scripps Health
Scripps Health CEO Chris Van Gorder wrote an opinion piece for The San Diego Union-Tribune highlighting a key challenge faced by patients and hospitals.
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 | September 8, 2023

Teen Depression on the Rise: What to Look For

A mother comforts her teenager daughter who has depression.
Teen depression is on the rise. Family is often the first line of defense recognizing the signs. Learn what to look for and do.
News Releases | September 5, 2023

Scripps Tests New AI Tool for Physician-Patient Communications

A physician uses an AI tool on the computer to help in drafting patient messages.
Scripps Health pilot program aims to help doctors reclaim time and personalize patient connections.
Health and Wellness | September 5, 2023

What is a Mini Facelift? How Does It Work? (video/podcast)

Thumbnail for video/podcast featuring Dr. Salvatore Pacella, plastic surgery, discussing the mini facelift.
In this video/podcast, San Diego Health host Susan Taylor and Scripps plastic surgeon Salvatore Pacella discuss the mini facelift.
News Releases | August 30, 2023

Scripps Earns Top Marks on Cal Hospital Compare Honor Rolls

A bottle of opioid pills is opened and spilled out on a table.
Cal Hospital Compare announced statewide honor rolls for opioid stewardship, maternity care and patient safety, with Scripps Health earning multiple spots.
News Releases | August 29, 2023

Scripps Health Launches Flu Vaccination Clinics

A patient receiving a flu vaccination.
Scripps physicians say early inoculation is the best protection against seasonal influenza. Flu shots are now available at many Scripps locations.