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Health and Wellness | September 26, 2024

Why Primary Care Matters in an HMO Plan

Learn about what to consider when choosing a primary care physician who’s right for you, including communication, insurance questions, medical records and more.
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.
Health and Wellness | August 16, 2023

Why Is Having a Primary Care Physician So Important?

A young, male primary care physician smiles as he talks with a patient.
Primary care doctors can treat many health issues and make referrals. At Scripps, they are part of a nationally recognized health system.
Health and Wellness | November 16, 2022

Tripledemic: What to Know About RSV, COVID and Flu (video/podcast)

Protect yourself this winter from the tripledemic: RSV, COVID and flu. These respiratory viruses are currently going around.
News Releases | September 12, 2022

Scripps Health Launches Flu Vaccination Clinics

Following two of the mildest flu seasons, reports of a resurgence of the disease in the Southern Hemisphere this summer are raising concerns.
News Releases | July 27, 2022

Scripps Hospitals Awarded $480,000 in Grant Funding from State

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Grant to aid emergency treatments for opioid use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions.
Health and Wellness | April 27, 2022

Weighing In on 'Don’t Weigh Me' Cards

"Don't Weigh Me" cards aim to reduce the stress of weigh-ins at the doctor's office. Doctors meanwhile say weigh-ins are really helpful.
News Releases | September 15, 2021

Scripps Expert Urges Early Flu Shot Before the Season Intensifies

Scripps expert discusses how important getting a flu shot is, especially now while health resources continue to be strained by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Health and Wellness | August 25, 2021

Team-based Care at Scripps: It’s All About the Patient

At Scripps, nurse practitioners and physician assistants work with primary and specialty care physicians to improve patient experience.
News Releases | September 15, 2020

Scripps Urges Early Flu Shot Before the 2020 Season Intensifies

Being vaccinated against influenza is especially important this year because the illness will be circulating alongside coronavirus.