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Scripps Promotes Craig Uejo, MD, to Chief Quality Officer

The longtime preventive medicine physician and occupational health executive advances to larger leadership role to elevate health care quality, safety.

Health and Wellness | March 30, 2021

What Causes Liver Disease? (podcast)

A Scripps hepatologist, explains the vital role the liver plays and causes of liver disease, including hepatitis, alcoholism, extra fat.

Health and Wellness | March 29, 2021

Eat This, Not That for Weight Management

Follow these tips to help you reach a healthy weight: eat veggies and fruits, snack on dark chocolate and nuts, weigh yourself and more.

Women’s Health | March 26, 2021

How to Schedule a Mammogram During Coronavirus Pandemic: What to Know

Don't delay your annual mammogram or COVID-19 vaccine if possible. Doctors recommend doing it in a certain order. Learn more.

Health and Wellness | March 25, 2021

Knee Injection vs Knee Replacement Surgery: Which is Right for You?

One in four Americans lives with chronic knee pain. A Scripps expert explains the benefits of knee injections and knee replacement.

Scripps in the News | March 24, 2021

Scripps La Jolla COVID-19 Patient Discharged After 6 Months on ECMO

Local and national media cover a hopeful story of Scripps staff cheering and shedding tears of joy as COVID-19 patient Eduardo Moreno left the hospital.

Health and Wellness | March 24, 2021

7 Commonly Asked Questions About Menopause

Every woman's experience with menopause symptoms is different. Learn more about hot flashes, mood swings, sex drive, osteoporosis.

Scripps in the News | March 23, 2021

During COVID, Health Care Workers Return Despite Personal Fear

As seen in San Diego Union-Tribune, Chris Van Gorder reflects on health care workers who come to work each day despite personal fear during the pandemic.

Health and Wellness | March 23, 2021

How Does Liver Disease Occur? (video)

A Scripps gastroenterologist discusses causes of liver disease, links to alcoholism and when a liver transplant is necessary.

Health and Wellness | March 22, 2021

The COVID-19 Vaccine: What to Know

Get info about the coronavirus vaccine from a source you can trust. Scripps explains how the vaccine works and how it will be distributed in San Diego.