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Learn more about Scripps Health in San Diego through our news center. Using the filters below, you can find news releases, wellness articles, patient stories, health tips from our physicians and highlights of recent media coverage.

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Scripps in the News | November 6, 2023

Leapfrog Awards ‘A’ Safety Grades to 4 Scripps Hospital Campuses

A provider checks on a patient in a hospital room.
Ratings represent highest level for preventing medical errors and harm to patients from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national watchdog organization.
Health and Wellness | November 2, 2023

Is It Indigestion or Heart Attack?

Heartburn from indigestion and heart attack pain can feel similar. Learn the difference and when to seek medical care. It could save your life.
Health and Wellness | November 1, 2023

Should I Get Screened for Lung Cancer? (video/podcast)

In this video/podcast, Dr. Samir Makani, an interventional pulmonologist, explains the importance of early detection for lung cancer.
Health and Wellness | October 26, 2023

5 Things to Consider When Choosing a Pediatrician

Learn what to consider when looking for a pediatrician. How do they act with my child? Are they easy to reach? Offer after-hours care?
Health and Wellness | October 25, 2023

How to Get a Better Night’s Sleep for Good Health

A woman gets restful sleep, result of practicing good sleep hygiene.
A Scripps psychologist and sleep expert offers tips on how to fight off insomnia and avoid health problems associated with sleep deprivation.
Scripps in the News | October 19, 2023

Scripps Patient Calls Her Breast Cancer Experience a ‘Gift’

Kelly O'Connor provides the Union-Tribune with a guest commentary on breast cancer. Learn how the experience transformed her life.
Health and Wellness | October 12, 2023

How to Choose a Primary Care Doctor (video/podcast)

Thumbnail for video featuring Dr. Kosha Nathwani offering tips for selecting a primary care physician.
Kosha Nathwani, MD, a family medicine physician, offers tips on what to consider when picking a primary care doctor. Trust is important.
Health and Wellness | October 12, 2023

Is Type 2 Diabetes Preventable?

A physician discusses a diet plan with her prediabetes patient, a Hispanic woman who is smiling because she knows she can prevent type 2 diabetes from occurring.
Millions of Americans have prediabetes, a precursor to type 2 diabetes, but most don't know they have it or that it's reversible.
Scripps in the News | October 5, 2023

AI Efforts at Scripps Improving Experience for Patients, Care Team

A health care provider holds a mobile tablet and views 3D images of a human body, a DNA sequence, pills and graphical data.
A recent Healthcare Financial Management Association article looked at efforts by Scripps Health to begin using artificial intelligence tools.
Scripps in the News | October 3, 2023

Scripps CEO Discusses Efforts to Reduce Violence Against Healthcare Workers

Healthcare Risk Management magazine featured Scripps Health President and CEO Chris Van Gorder on ongoing efforts by the health system.