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Scripps Critical Care Transport Team load a patient into the ambulance.
Health and Wellness | August 27, 2025

ECMO Ambulance Provides Safe Patient Transfers

Scripps’ ECMO ambulance delivers lifesaving ICU-level care, ensuring safe transport for the most critically ill patients.
Olivia Smoak pictured with her son on the swing at the playground. Advanced life support saved her from a rare birth complication.
Health and Wellness | August 27, 2025

ECMO Care at Scripps Saves Mother After Birth Emergency

Olivia Smoak survived a life-threatening birth crisis thanks to Scripps Health’s critical care team and advanced ECMO treatment.
A middle aged Asian woman touches her sinuses with her eyes closed.
Health and Wellness | August 25, 2025

Migraine vs Headache: What’s the Difference?

Recurring headaches may be migraines. Learn the symptoms, triggers, treatments and when to see a doctor for relief.
Two surgeons dressed in scrubs perform a procedure to remove a tumor.
Health and Wellness | August 25, 2025

Jaw-in-a-Day Surgery Restores Function, Form and Confidence

Scripps surgeons use Jaw-in-a-Day surgery to help patients with tumors or bone loss regain speech, eating ability and confidence.
A woman with gray hair is blurred behind her eyeglasses that she's holding in front of her.
Health and Wellness | August 25, 2025

Macular Degeneration: Causes, Types, Symptoms and Treatment

Learn about macular degeneration symptoms, age-related risk factors and treatment options to help protect and preserve your vision.
A young woman sits at a desk and holds her hands on the sides of her head as she looks concerned looking at a laptop computer.
Health and Wellness | August 25, 2025

Cortisol and Stress: What’s the Connection?

Learn how cortisol affects stress, energy and immunity as well as natural ways to maintain healthy hormone balance.
A man with graying hair sets up to serve in a tennis game.
Health and Wellness | August 25, 2025

Scripps Developing ‘Smart Shoulder’ Device to Improve Surgery

Scripps researchers with help from NIH grant are developing a smart shoulder device to improve shoulder replacement and patient recovery.
Abhi Adappa and his family laugh on the beach after Abhi, 46, recovering from surgery following a severe neck injury.
Health and Wellness | August 25, 2025

Spinal Surgery Helps San Diego Man Avoid Paralysis After Beach Injury

After a severe neck injury in Hawaii, expert spine surgery at Scripps helped a San Diego man avoid paralysis and regain mobility.
Robert Elliott, DO, an internal medicine physician at Scripps Coastal Medical Center Hillcrest, pictured holding a surfboard at the ocean in San Diego.
Health and Wellness | August 22, 2025

Doctor Finds Life Balance in San Diego Surf Scene

Robert Elliott, DO, a primary care physician, blends surfing, mindfulness and medicine to offer balanced, patient-centered care.
A health care provider puts a band-aid on a female patient's arm after administering a shot.
Health and Wellness | August 22, 2025

Shots vs. Vaccines vs. Immunizations: What’s the Difference?

Learn the difference between shots, vaccines and immunizations — and why each is essential to protecting your health.