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Health and Wellness | October 8, 2025

Who Should Get a Lung Cancer Screening?

Learn who qualifies for annual lung cancer screening and why early detection with low-dose CT scans can save lives.
Surgeons take a look at a digital image of heart.
News Releases | July 29, 2025

U.S. News Ranks Scripps Health No. 1 for Diabetes, Orthopedics and Heart Care in San Diego Region

Scripps hospitals rank nationally in six specialties as part of U.S. News “Best Hospitals” list for 2025.
Protect yourself from wildfire smoke, which can be hazardous to your health.
Health and Wellness | January 24, 2025

How to Protect Yourself from Wildfire Smoke

Wildfire smoke is a serious health risk, causing breathing issues and harming the lungs and heart. Follow our tips to protect yourself.
A groundbreaking event took place for the Lusardi Tower at Scripps Encinitas Hospital.
News Releases | December 18, 2023

Scripps Health Reveals Top News Stories of 2023

Stories reflect leadership in patient care, research and industry issues.
A groundbreaking event took place for the Lusardi Tower at Scripps Encinitas Hospital.
News Releases | June 9, 2023

$263 Million Lusardi Tower Breaks Ground at Scripps Encinitas

Construction of the $263 million Lusardi Tower and Lusardi Pulmonary Institute recently started at Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas.
Scripps in the News | May 15, 2023

The Latest on Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Dr. Scott Eisman discussed causes, prevention and treatments for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with U.S. News & World Report.
Thumbnail for video featuring Dr. Makani about COPD.
Health and Wellness | March 13, 2023

How Does COPD Affect the Lungs? What Are Treatments? (video/podcast)

A Scripps pulmonologist explains the causes, symptoms and treatments for COPD, a condition that makes breathing difficult.
Health and Wellness | November 16, 2022

How to Prevent Blood Clots During Long Travel

Long-distance travel is a risk factor for deep vein thrombosis, a blood clot that can lead to health problems. Learn who's at risk.
Health and Wellness | July 26, 2022

Asthma: Causes, Symptoms, Treatments (podcast)

Scripps pulmonologist Steven Zhao explains the causes, symptoms and treatments of asthma, including trigger points and use of inhalers.
Health and Wellness | July 19, 2022

What Are the Symptoms of Asthma? What Are Treatments? (video)

A Scripps pulmonologist explains the causes and treatments for asthma, a lung condition that causes shortness of breath and coughing.