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Health and Wellness | February 19, 2021

What Is Gender Confirmation Surgery?

A Scripps plastic surgeon discusses gender reassignment or confirmation surgery, including male-to-female and female-to-male procedures.
Scripps in the News | February 19, 2021

10News Explores What Cancer Patients Should Know About COVID-19 Vaccines

Thomas Buchholz, MD, shares what cancer patients need to know about the COVID-19 vaccines in a 10News interview. Learn why timing is important and more.
Scripps in the News | February 17, 2021

Union-Tribune Highlights Role of ECMO for COVID at Scripps La Jolla

As seen in San Diego Union-Tribune, the sickest COVID-19 patients need extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), a limited resource in the region.
Scripps in the News | February 16, 2021

Media Cover Opening of COVID Vaccination Super Station in Del Mar

As covered by local media, Scripps Health, County of San Diego and Del Mar Fairgrounds opened another COVID-19 vaccination super station in San Diego.
News Releases | February 10, 2021

Vaccination Super Station at Del Mar Fairgrounds Opening Friday

Scripps Health, the County of San Diego and the Del Mar Fairgrounds are partnering to open a COVID-19 vaccination super station at the fairgrounds.
Health and Wellness | February 10, 2021

What Are the Different Types of Hysterectomy?

A smiling middle-aged woman wearing denim jeans sits cross-legged in a grassy park setting
A Scripps OB-GYN explains the different types of hysterectomy or uterus removal procedures - abdominal, vaginal and laparoscopic.
Scripps in the News | February 10, 2021

The Chronicle of Philanthropy Names Lusardis to Prestigious List

The Lusardi $25 million donation to Scripps Encinitas earns high philanthropic praise. Take a look at the annual list and more.
Health and Wellness | February 9, 2021

Why Do Uterine Fibroids Cause Pain and Bleeding?

Uterine fibroids rarely are cancerous but large or multiple fibroids can cause pain and bleeding. A Scripps OB-GYN explains treatments.
Health and Wellness | February 2, 2021

How Does the Coronavirus Vaccine Work? (podcast)

The COVID-19 vaccine has arrived. How does it work? Who needs it? Is it safe? What are the side effects? A Scripps physician explains.
Scripps in the News | February 1, 2021

Article Offers Tips to Monitor Loved Ones Hospitalized with COVID

Ghazala Sharieff, MD, corporate senior vice president, chief medical and operations officer, acute care at Scripps Health
The Washington Post interviewed Dr, Ghazala Sharieff, MD, MBA for tips on how family members can monitor loved ones who are hospitalized with COVID-19.