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Health and Wellness | February 29, 2024

What are Common Causes of Fever in Infants?

A baby lays down before getting temperature taken with a fever thermometer.
Fever in children is usually harmless but still requires special attention. Learn other symptoms to watch for and when to call your doctor.
Health and Wellness | January 9, 2024

How to Avoid Getting Sick at the Doctor’s Office

Avoid catching an illness at the doctor's office. Follow our tips, including hand washing and making appointments during slow hours.
Health and Wellness | December 5, 2023

Should You Go to the Emergency Room or Urgent Care?

For immediate and appropriate care, should you head to a walk-in clinic, urgent care or emergency room? Scripps offers direction.
Health and Wellness | November 9, 2023

My Doctor Is Not In, Can I See an NP or a PA?

Nurse Practitioners (NPs) and Physician Assistants (PAs) work under the supervision of physicians. Both are trained to treat you.
Health and Wellness | September 29, 2023

5 Questions to Ask When Looking for a New Doctor

Choosing a new primary care doctor requires a little work to make sure he or she meets your needs. Asking these five questions can help.
Health and Wellness | September 8, 2023

When to Choose Virtual Care and How to Prepare

Virtual care connects you with your doctor for routine care from the comfort of your house using online tools, including video visits.
Health and Wellness | August 17, 2023

10 Back-to-School Health and Safety Tips

Group of young kids get ready to board a school bus for first day of new school year.
Prepare you child for a healthy new school year. Make sure they are up to date on immunizations, emergency contacts and more.
Health and Wellness | August 14, 2023

What Should Parents Know About the HPV Vaccine?

The HPV vaccine can prevent HPV-related cancers.
HPV or the human papillomavirus is the most commonly sexually transmitted infection in the US. Scripps experts discuss the importance of the HPV vaccine.
Health and Wellness | August 4, 2023

Preparing Your Teen for College

A college freshman looking healthy in the library surrounded by books.
Help your teen stay healthy during college with tips on nutrition, exercise, health resources, insurance, first aid and more.
Health and Wellness | July 10, 2023

How To Stay Cool in Hot Weather

Heat stroke and heat exhaustion can be harmful to your health. Lower your risks, recognize symptoms and know what to do if either happens to you.