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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.
Health and Wellness | April 11, 2019
What Are The Most Common Eye Diseases? (video)
K. Victor Zablit, MD, an ophthalmologist at Scripps Clinic, discusses common eye issues, including cataracts and glaucoma.
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...
Health and Wellness | April 3, 2019
Ana’s Story: Healthier Habits for a Healthier Life
Ana Eguiarte enrolled in the Scripps Diabetes Prevention Program after being diagnosed with prediabetes and has made healthy changes in her lifestyle,...
Health and Wellness | April 3, 2019
What Is Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)? (video)
Gauree Konijeti, a gastroenterologist, discusses the symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease, how it can lead to colon cancer and when to see your physician.
Health and Wellness | April 2, 2019
How to Choose a Primary Care Physician, What’s a Primary Care Provider Team? (podcast)
A Scripps expert explains the different types of primary care physicians, their role in a primary care provider team and how this improves access to care.
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.
Health and Wellness | March 18, 2019
5 Top Tips for a Healthy Spring
With spring time approaching, it's time to spring-clean your lifestyle and health by making sure you are eating healthy and exercising.
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 | March 14, 2019
What Is Minimally Invasive Robotic Surgery? (slideshow)
Scripps Health has offered minimally invasive robotic surgery for more than a decade for a wide range of medical conditions. Learn about robotic surgery.