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Scripps in the News | January 13, 2020

Flu Triggers Visitor Restrictions at Hospitals, Clinics

Scripps has implemented several temporary restrictions for visitors and guests who come to our hospitals and outpatient clinics.
Health and Wellness | January 8, 2020

Top 6 Concerns Parents Have About Their Children’s Health

Learn the top concerns parents have about their children's health. Scripps pediatricians offer advice on nutrition, vaccines and more.
Health and Wellness | January 8, 2020

Knowing When to Stay Home Sick: Three Questions to Ask

A woman stays home from work, opting to rest on the couch at home.
Knowing when to stay home sick can help prevent others from catching your cold or flu or other contagious illness.
Patient Stories | January 8, 2020

Robotic Surgery is “A Dream Come True” for Active Mom

Liza Wittenburg had robotic hysterectomy and robotic hernia surgeries to fix post-pregnancy hernias. She's back to her active lifestyle.
Health and Wellness | January 8, 2020

What Can I Do to Treat My Dry, Itchy Skin?

Scripps Health dermatologist, Lee Kaplan, MD provides information on dry, itchy skin treatments.
Dry, itchy skin has many possible causes, both simple and complex. Treatment depends on the cause, and may range from lotions and to phototherapy.
Health and Wellness | January 7, 2020

Surgical Weight-Loss Solutions (podcast)

Weight-loss experts discuss weight-loss solutions, including minimally invasive bariatric surgery. Learn who is a candidate.
Health and Wellness | December 31, 2019

How to Read Nutrition Labels and Eat Healthy

The new Nutrition Facts Label on food packages has made it easier for people to make healthy eating choices when shopping for groceries.
Scripps in the News | December 31, 2019

Scripps Expert Interviewed About New Proposed Organ Transplant Rules

On KUSI TV, Dr. Christopher Marsh discusses two new proposed rules designed to help increase the availability of organs for transplant.
Health and Wellness | December 30, 2019

Bariatric Surgery Offers Weight-Loss Options (video)

Scripps experts discuss the obesity epidemic and weight-loss surgery options. Gastric sleeve and gastric bypass are the most common.
Health and Wellness | December 24, 2019

Is Vaping Bad For You? Is It Safer Than Smoking? (podcast)

A Scripps pulmonologist who has treated vaping-related lung illnesses explains the dangers of vaping and alternatives to e-cigarettes.