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News Releases | October 19, 2020

Scripps Medical Center Jefferson Opens in Oceanside

Scripps Health announced the opening of Scripps Medical Center Jefferson, its largest North County outpatient health center in the city of Oceanside.
Health and Wellness | October 15, 2020

What Is Gastric Sleeve Surgery? Does It Lead to Weight Loss?

A young heavyset woman researches gastric sleeve surgery on her laptop computer as she is considering the weight-loss procedure.
Gastric sleeve surgery, is a procedure that helps people who are severely obese lose weight by reducing the size of the stomach.
News Releases | July 27, 2020

U.S. News Ranks Scripps Hospitals No. 1 in San Diego Region for 2020

Scripps hospitals rank No. 1 in the San Diego region for the fourth year in a row by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals list.
Health and Wellness | June 18, 2020

Why Is Coronavirus Dangerous to People with Heart Disease?

Heart patients are at greater risk of complications if infected by COVID-19. Learn what you can do to protect your health.
Health and Wellness | May 5, 2020

Hypertension: What You Need to Know About High Blood Pressure

What causes high blood pressure (hypertension)? Learn the symptoms, how it is diagnosed and why treatment is important to prevent heart attack and stroke.
Health and Wellness | February 28, 2020

Women and Heart Disease: Why Women’s Hearts Are Different

A group of smiling women with heart conditions put their arms around each other in support.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death among all Americans. Women's symptoms can be different than what men experience. Learn more.
News Releases | January 31, 2020

Scripps Cardiologist First in California to Repair Tricuspid Heart Valve with Specially Designed Clip

A Scripps Clinic interventional cardiologist became the first in California to repair a tricuspid heart valve using a tiny experimental clip.
Scripps in the News | January 17, 2020

High Blood Pressure in White Collar Workers

Scripps cardiologist Dr. Kiyon Chung appeared on KUSI TV to discuss this blood pressure study and offer prevention tips.
Heart & Vascular | November 22, 2019

A Safe New Treatment for Aortic Stenosis

A Scripps cardiologist explains how the TAVR procedure has transformed care and recovery for those who need of aortic valve replacement.
Patient Stories | November 22, 2019

Former San Diego Charger Undergoes TAVR

NFL great Ed White chose Scripps to treat his aortic stenosis with a revolutionary procedure: transcatheter aortic valve replacement.