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Scripps in the News | October 26, 2018

Scripps Drug Expert Promotes Oct. 27 National Drug Take Back Day

Ole Snyder, MD, physician chair of Scripps Opioid Stewardship Program, and KUSI anchor Carlos Amezcua discuss National Drug Take-Back Day, Oct. 27.
Ole Snyder, MD, an opioid abuse expert, recently went on KUSI to promote National Drug Take Back Day Oct. 27 and explain what Scripps is doing in support.
News Releases | October 25, 2018

Scripps Expert Advises Public to Get an Early Flu Shot

With the flu season under way, it's time to get a flu shot, Scripps Clinic pediatrician Erik Hogen, MD, explains the benefits of getting your flu shot now.
Health and Wellness | October 23, 2018

How To Find The Best Primary Care Doctor For You (podcast)

Scripps Clinic Mission Valley Internal Medicine Physician Vivian Tran, MD, is featured in Susan Taylor San Diego Health podcast discussing how to pick a primary care physician.
Primary care doctors are the first line of defense when it comes to your health care. How do you find one who is right for you? An expert provides insider...
News Releases | October 23, 2018

Scripps Health Launches Year-Round Drug Take-Back Kiosks

A box with medication drugs that are disposable.
Scripps has placed drug take-back kiosks next to its on-site pharmacies at three sites, becoming the first health system in the region to offer year-round...
Health and Wellness | October 16, 2018

What to Look for When Choosing a Primary Care Doctor (video)

Vivian Tran, MD, internal medicine, Scripps Clinic Mission Valley, is featured in Susan Taylor San Diego Health video discussing how to choose a primary care physician.
Looking for a new primary care physician because of a move or health plan change? Follow our tips on what to consider when picking a primary care doctor.
Scripps in the News | October 16, 2018

Scripps Expert Comments on Drug to Treat Opioid Addiction

A bottle of a drug called buprenorphine, which Purdue Pharma has patented in a new form to treat opioid addiction.
A Scripps emergency room physician weighed in on a new version of a drug that Purdue Pharma has patented to treat opioid addiction.
Scripps in the News | October 12, 2018

Scripps Weight-Loss Expert Weighs in on Obesity Study

An overweight man measures his waist to see if he is by BMI definition obese.
Ken Fujioka, MD, a weight management specialist at Scripps Clinic, discussed the findings of a study that showed BMI alone cannot predict obesity-related...
News Releases | October 9, 2018

Scripps HealthExpress Walk-In Clinic Opens in Rancho San Diego

A male adult smiles as he talks to his provider at the new Scripps Health Express walk-in clinic in Rancho San Diego in East County.
Scripps HealthExpress recently opened a new walk-in clinic at Scripps Clinic Rancho San Diego in East County. Providers treat minor illnesses and injuries.
Health and Wellness | October 8, 2018

New Technology Makes Radiation Therapy Safer (podcast)

Ray Lin, MD, a radiation oncologist at Scripps MD Anderson, is featured in Susan Taylor podcast on advances in radiation therapy.
Scripps Cancer Center radiation oncologists discuss how advances in radiation therapy have made it more safe and effective treating cancer.
Scripps in the News | October 3, 2018

Scripps Expert Discusses Future of Digital Health for Cardiovascular Medicine

A woman monitors her heart with a phone app that monitors heart health.
A Scripps cardiologist says technological advances are giving patients greater access to health care and more ways to monitor their health via digital devices.