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Rosemary Van Gorder, Jill Sandman, Susan Taylor and pet therapy dogs Amber and JoJo, discuss the benefits of pet therapy team volunteers on San Diego Health podcast.
Health and Wellness | April 16, 2019

How Pet Therapy Volunteers Help Patients Heal (podcast)

Jill Sandman, manager of volunteer services at Scripps, and Rosemary Van Gorder, a longtime Scripps pet therapy volunteer, discuss the benefits of volunteering.
Rosemary Van Gorder and her dog Amber; Jill Sandman and JoJo, and San Diego Health Host Susan Taylor discussing the benefits of pet therapy.
Health and Wellness | April 9, 2019

How Pet Therapy Volunteers Benefit Patients (video)

Pet therapy volunteers can play a significant role in a patient's healing process. At Scripps, dog volunteers and their handlers help hospital patients feel...
Dr. Russell Zane, primary care, and San Diego Health Host Susan Taylor discussing the different types of primary care physicians and what makes an effective primary care provider team.
Health and Wellness | March 25, 2019

What Is a Primary Care Provider? (video)

Dr. Russell Zane, family medicine, explains the different types of primary care physicians and the benefits of an effective primary care provider team.
Image of Ask the Expert Cold Vs. Flu video
Health and Wellness | March 14, 2019

What Is the Difference Between a Cold and the Flu? (video)

A cold and the flu are respiratory illnesses with different symptoms. Vivian Tran, MD, a primary care physician at Scripps, explains the difference and...
Health and Wellness | February 22, 2019

New Hope for Sniffly, Sneezy, Watery-eyed Allergy Sufferers

A Scripps allergist explains how many seasonal allergy sufferers are finding relief with FDA-approved sublingual immunotherapy tablets.
A lean, fit woman wearing running shoes and activewear warms up with muscle stretches prior to working out.
Health and Wellness | February 22, 2019

6 Tips to Prevent Injuries During Exercise

Learn how to avoid injuries while working out with these six practical tips from Scripps orthopedic surgeons and sports medicine specialists.
A nutritious salad made with barley, fresh strawberries and grilled asparagus is hearty enough to enjoy for lunch or dinner.
Health and Wellness | February 22, 2019

Barley, Asparagus and Strawberry Salad Recipe

People who may be at risk of heart disease or other complications from heart disease will appreciate this healthy salad recipe.
A salt shaker is shown to illustrate an article on the health dangers of consuming too much sodium.
Health and Wellness | February 20, 2019

Top Ten Surprising Sources of Sodium

Learn which common foods contain high levels of sodium and how to stick to a low-salt diet with these tips from a Scripps physician.
A mature woman at a natural supplements store holds a box with dietary supplements.
Health and Wellness | January 8, 2019

What Is a Dietary Supplement? (video)

Why do people take dietary supplements? An integrative medicine doctor discusses the benefits of dietary supplements.
A woman grabs her chest wondering if she has heartburn or something more serious like GERD.
Health and Wellness | December 12, 2018

Why Do I Have Heartburn? Could It Be GERD?

Learn about gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a digestive disorder that can be treated with lifestyle changes, medication and in some cases surgery.