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Health and Wellness | August 16, 2018
The Opioid Problem and the Scripps Solution
Scripps doctors are working to stop opioid addiction before it starts by educating patients about opioid use, risks, alternatives and more.
Health and Wellness | August 16, 2018
Parents and Physicians Play Vital Roles in the Lives of Special Needs Children
Primary care physicians help patients stay healthy by offering preventive care, such as routine screenings, checkups, flu shots and more.
Health and Wellness | August 16, 2018
Scripps Doctor Moonlights as Champion Figure Skater
Dr. Kim has been figure skating since a young age. Now, at age 41, he practices 15 hours a week while competing and has won bronze, silver and gold medals.
Health and Wellness | August 16, 2018
How to Know If Your Medical Concern Is an Emergency
Not every medical concern requires rushing to the emergency room. But some things can’t wait until you see your primary care doctor, either.
Health and Wellness | August 1, 2018
Facts About Heart Disease
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. Here's what you need to know about heart attacks and heart disease.
Health and Wellness | July 19, 2018
What Is Laser Treatment? (video)
Thinking of removing a tattoo, sunspot or birthmark? Cosmetic laser treatment may be the answer. Learn more about cosmetic laser dermatology.
Health and Wellness | July 12, 2018
What is Robot-Assisted Hysterectomy?
Learn the benefits of robot-assisted single-site hysterectomy. Robotic hysterectomy allows for quick healing and no scarring.
Health and Wellness | July 11, 2018
What Is Osteoarthritis? (video)
Find out what osteoarthritis is, why it causes joint pain and knee pain, and what the research is showing about stem cell therapy for growing new cartilage.
Health and Wellness | June 26, 2018
Skin Cancer, New Treatments and the ABCs of Skin Health (podcast)
Dr. Hubert Greenway, Scripps dermatologic surgeon, discusses new treatment options for skin cancer, including melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer.
Health and Wellness | June 25, 2018
Scripps Lends Expertise To Help Ailing Koala with Diabetes
Athena Philis-Tsimikas, MD, corporate vice president of the Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute recently helped develop treatment for a koala with diabetes.