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12/29/2025

Telemedicine is reshaping everyday health care by allowing you to connect with your provider remotely using your phone, tablet or computer. It gives you access to medical guidance, follow-ups and treatment plans without having to visit in person.

Through the MyScripps app or online portal, you can schedule video visits, complete e-visits, send secure messages and use symptom checkers to get quick answers for common issues like colds, skin concerns or allergies. It’s a convenient way to get trusted care on your schedule.

Learn more: www.scripps.org/7403f

Skip the waiting room and traffic. Connect with your doctor from home.

12/26/2025

Meet Sally Williams, MD, a primary care physician who provides comprehensive care for adults 18 and older. She focuses on preventive medicine and believes in partnering with patients to help them live their healthiest, most purposeful lives. Outside the clinic, Dr. Williams enjoys lifting weights, hiking, traveling and cooking healthy meals. Learn more about her here: www.scripps.org/sallywfb

12/25/2025

As the holiday season continues, we’re grateful for the moments that bring our Scripps community together. From celebrations across our campuses to simple moments of connection, these traditions remind us of the people and teamwork that define who we are. Wishing our colleagues and community a happy and healthy holiday season.

As you celebrate, know that Scripps HealthExpress walk-in clinics are open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to help with minor injuries or illnesses. Use our "On My Way" feature to view wait times and let your clinic know you're coming—making your visit faster and easier.

12/25/2025

If your little one is cranky, unusually fussy and tugging at his or her ear or is feverish and having difficulty sleeping, chances are it may be due to an ear infection. Ear infections in children often go away on their own or in some cases with antibiotic treatment. The challenge for many parents is knowing what to do in this situation, especially when traveling for the holidays. Learn more about what to watch for and when to call your pediatrician: www.scripps.org/6148f

Common treatments that work to ease ear infection symptoms at home.

12/23/2025

From colds and flu to RSV and COVID, respiratory illnesses can hit hard this time of year. In this video, Susan Taylor and Craig Uejo, MD, break down symptoms to watch for, when to seek care and how vaccines, handwashing and other healthy habits can help you stay well through the season.

12/22/2025

Norovirus can spread easily, especially during holiday gatherings. This highly contagious stomach virus can cause symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and stomach pain, sometimes along with fever or body aches. While most people recover within a few days, practicing good hand hygiene, cleaning shared surfaces and staying home when sick can help protect yourself and others and reduce the spread during the holidays.

12/22/2025

E-bikes are a popular gift throughout the year, whether for holidays or birthdays. But they’re not just ordinary bikes — especially for younger riders. With speeds and handling closer to mopeds, e-bikes require proper training to ride safely.

Walter Biffl, MD, medical director of trauma and acute care surgery at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, discusses why e-bike safety is critical for younger riders and how proper education can prevent serious injuries.

Scripps Health Injury Prevention Program, in partnership with the American Bicycling Education Association, offers free E-bike Training for Youth in San Diego County. The program teaches safety gear, traffic rules, crash prevention and essential riding skills to keep young riders safe on roads and bike paths.

12/20/2025

Meet Kathryn McHenry, DO, a family medicine physician with a background in nutrition.

She believes in preventing illness before it occurs and using lifestyle changes to improve or even reverse chronic conditions. Dr. McHenry also loves solving medical mysteries and working with patients to find answers. Her philosophy is to be a partner in care, listening to patients and providing evidence-based guidance so they can make informed choices about their health.

12/19/2025

Happy holidays from all of us at Scripps. This week we've gathered festive moments from an appreciation luncheon served and organized by our executives to a blessing of the pets and holiday celebrations throughout our organization. This month, as we enjoy seasonal traditions and gatherings, we take time to reflect on the year and connect with colleagues, both old and new. We’re grateful for our Scripps community and the moments that make this season bright.

12/18/2025

Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines is the first in San Diego County to offer EOSedge, an advanced imaging system that significantly reduces radiation exposure while enhancing surgical planning. The technology provides surgeons with more detailed information for accurate diagnosis, improved surgical planning and a new level of precision in spine care. Read more about it here: www.scripps.org/8056fb

12/17/2025

If your primary care doctor isn’t available, a nurse practitioner or physician assistant can see you. Both are highly trained medical professionals who provide the same general care services as doctors. For routine illnesses, seeing an NP or PA can get you the care you need sooner. Learn more here:

Nurse practitioners and physician assistants provide fast, expert care.

12/16/2025

Holiday celebrations often mean richer foods and more drinks, but overindulging can trigger heart rhythm problems known as "holiday heart syndrome." “Alcohol, caffeine and fatty, sugary foods are known inflammatory triggers and increase the risk of arrhythmias and palpitations,” says cardiologist Poulina Uddin, MD. Learn more about causes and treatments here:

Stay calm. Holiday stress can trigger arrhythmias.