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Health and Wellness | July 5, 2023

How to Lose Weight with Medication and/or Surgery (video/podcast)

Weight-loss experts Jennie Luna, MD, and Mark Takata ,MD, discuss ways to lose weight with GLP-1 medications and/or weight-loss surgery.
Scripps in the News | June 22, 2023

Scripps CEO Pens Letter to Editor About Strains on Hospital EDs

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Scripps CEO Chris Van Gorder argues in a letter to editor that acute hospitals are being impacted by area's behavioral health crisis.
Scripps in the News | June 22, 2023

Scripps CEO Calls Out Need For More Psychiatric Beds in SD County

Chris Van Gorder, Scripps Health CEO and president.
Scripps CEO Chris Van Gorder, in an op-ed, calls for more behavioral health facilities in San Diego County to address critical shortage.
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.
Health and Wellness | May 1, 2023

Act Fast to Stop a Stroke

Every year 800,000 people suffer a stroke in the US. Learn the warning signs for stroke symptoms. Learn the acronym BE FAST.
Scripps in the News | April 18, 2023

The High Cost of Building California Hospitals

Scripps, like other health systems across the state, is challenged by the high cost of hospital construction in California. Learn why.
Health and Wellness | April 17, 2023

New Knee Procedure Helps Athlete Overcome Torn ACL

A young athlete is active again thanks to BEAR, a new knee implant procedure to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament. Learn about BEAR.
Heart & Vascular | April 17, 2023

Advanced Cardiac Care Helps Patient Overcome Heart Failure

Advanced cardiac care at Scripps helped Eric Roberts overcome heart failure and COVID. Learn about his life-saving treatment.
Patient Stories | April 17, 2023

A Team Approach to Advanced Breast Cancer

With the pandemic in full swing, Kristen Vengler was diagnosed with breast cancer. Learn how her care team made a big difference.
Health and Wellness | April 13, 2023

Managing Stress One Wave at a Time

Mazer Ally, MD, is a gastroenterologist, family man and a military veteran. Learn how he embraced surfing and aloha life to manage stress.