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Celebrating the healthy spirit of San Diego

Bahrom Firozgary, MD, Scripps Clinic sports medicine physician and former college basketball player uses athletics to connect with his patients. SD Health Magazine

Staying active year-round is important to Bahrom Firozgary, MD, Scripps Clinic sports medicine physician. Learn how this Doc Off the Clock and former college basketball player uses athletics to connect with his patients.

Celebrating the healthy spirit of San Diego

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Current issue highlights

The holiday season is a time for gatherings, get-togethers, and lots of fun with friends and family. With a little preparation, good health can be part of it, too. If you’re heading out of town to see loved ones this year, be sure to check out how you can protect yourself during holiday travel, as well as a few things you can do in advance to boost your immune system. Shorter winter days would seem ideal for getting a good night’s rest, but sometimes they can wreak havoc on your sleep cycles. We’ve got tips for sleep to help you get your zzzs. And holiday eating doesn’t have to be unhealthy to still be decadent. Check out these healthy holiday brunch options that limit sugar and saturated fat without sacrificing flavor. Finally, this time of year can be particularly stressful for those grieving the loss of a loved one. See what doctors are doing to help those experiencing a case of broken-heart syndrome. No matter where you are on your health journey, Scripps is here for you. We’re here for good.

Setting the Pace

Whitney DeSpain, 52, gets back on her mountain bike after receiving a leadless pacemaker at Scripps.

Setting the Pace

When heart problems threatened to sideline Whitney DeSpain, a Scripps Clinic doctor places a new leadless pacemaker that allows her to maintain her active lifestyle. 

Netting a Win

Dennis Higginbottom, 76, an ex-smoker is back on the tennis court after Scripps Cancer Center's lung cancer screening program worked to help detect lung cancer early.

Netting a Win

Thanks to a new screening program at Scripps, Dennis Higginbottom is now back on the court following early detection and treatment of his lung cancer. 

Training New Doctors

Scripps residents look at a chest X-ray during their Graduate Medical Education program in San Diego. A photo of residents from the early days is also displayed.

Training New Doctors

A tradition that dates back more than 75 years, Scripps is a leader in graduate medical education training programs to develop the next generation of physicians. 

Combat Ready

Providers in the emergency room caring for a patient who has suffered trauma.

Combat Ready

Before deploying around the world, US Navy physicians undergo comprehensive training at Scripps to help prepare them for caring for the troops. 

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