Scripps Clinic Encinitas - 320 Santa Fe

11/25/2024

The holidays can be a wonderful opportunity to spend quality time with family and relatives. 👪 Unfortunately, it can also mean navigating drama and complicated family dynamics. 🙁 Luckily, we have some sanity-saving strategies to get you through the not-so-silent nights and days with the family. ⤵️

Keep family gatherings friendly this holiday season with these tips.

11/23/2024

Happy SSRS/Float Pool Recognition Week! 💙 Our float pool nurses are not only excellent at what they do, but they can quickly learn and adapt to the needs of the departments they work in as they move between units. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all your hard work. 💌

11/23/2024

Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines sports medicine doctor Bahrom Firozgary, MD, treats patients of any activity level and age group for their new or old musculoskeletal injuries. He provides comprehensive, compassionate care to help his patients reach their health and fitness goals. Learn more about him and make an appointment: https://www.scripps.org/drbff

11/22/2024

: DO stands for doctor of osteopathic medicine, and just like a medical doctor (or MD), they are fully trained physicians and certified to provide exceptional health care. 🩺 Which doctor is right for you? Learn more during . ⤵️

Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine take a holistic approach to care.

11/21/2024

isn't just an issue for older adults. Many younger individuals face early osteoarthritis due to past injuries, like ACL tears. Early diagnosis and lifestyle changes can help you stay proactive about your joint health. 🦵💪 Learn more. ⤵️

Knee OA can affect young people. Learn the causes and treatments.

11/20/2024

There are numerous benefits to working out regularly, but it can be hard to stick with an exercise routine if it doesn’t inspire, excite or motivate you. 🏋️🏃 Take this quick quiz to find out your workout personality and an exercise you’ll truly enjoy. ⤵️

Take our quiz to get your workout personality results.

11/20/2024

Recently, Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute Clinical Programs Director Laura Talavera, RN, talked about diabetes prevention on FOX 5 San Diego. Talavera discussed the importance of eating well to prevent diabetes and the growing emphasis on mental health with diabetics. Watch the Fox 5 interview: https://bit.ly/4fSq0YB

11/19/2024

Baby on the way? 👶 The choice of a pediatrician for your newborn is one that you should make with care, as your child will develop a special bond with that doctor during their childhood. Watch our latest video with host Susan Taylor as she talks with pediatrician Dania Lindenberg, MD, about selecting the right pediatrician for your new bundle of joy: www.scripps.org/7901f

11/18/2024

Family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, OB-GYN. 👩‍⚕️ What do these specialties have in common? Physicians within these specialties serve as your , the first point of contact if you are ill, injured or have a medical concern. 🩺 Choose a P*P with our expert-approved tips this season. ⤵️

Moved? Changed jobs? Learn how to find a new primary care doctor.

11/17/2024

It’s no secret hiking can be a fun and inexpensive way to stay in shape throughout the year, plus the mind-body experience is unmatched. 🥾 Tell us – what's your favorite hike of all time in the San Diego area? ⤵️

Year-round sunny weather in San Diego makes hiking extra appealing.

11/16/2024

Our nurse practitioners are awesome, plain and simple. 💟 These versatile and beyond-talented team members provide primary care, counseling, health education and more to ensure our patients' health and well-being. We appreciate you more than you know – Happy National Nurse Practitioner Week to you! 🙌

11/15/2024

🎊 It’s Health Care Strategy & Market Development Week! 🎊 As professional storytellers, our health care strategy and market development professionals are essential to hospital operations, from research and analytics to marketing and communications. They develop a blueprint for services and ensure that Scripps values, mission and vision are communicated internally to clinical staff and externally to the communities we serve. 💖 We appreciate all your hard work!

11/15/2024

Join us February 15-17 for the Scripps Cancer Center Clinical Hematology & Oncology 2025 conference. This conference will bring together clinicians and leading experts in diverse areas of hematology and oncology, affording them an intimate environment in which to discuss new clinical developments and significant advances. Register now: www.scripps.org/hemacmefa

11/15/2024

Han Zhang, MD, gastroenterologist at Scripps Clinic John R. Anderson V Medical Pavilion, specializes in a wide range of digestive disorders. With training in advanced procedures such as endoscopy, wireless esophageal pH monitoring and esophageal dilation, Dr. Zhang combines cutting-edge technology with compassionate care to provide the best outcomes for his patients. Learn more: www.scripps.org/drbiohzfb

11/14/2024

Stomach pain is one of the most common complaints from children and teens. 🤕 Common culprits can range from dietary issues to emotional stress. Learn our tips for stomachaches and when to see a doctor. ⤵️

Learn what to do when your child says "My stomach hurts."

11/13/2024

Becker's Hospital Review recently named Scripps Cancer Center to its 2024 list of hospitals and health systems with great oncology programs. 💙 This achievement would not have been possible without the hard work and dedication of all our physicians, nurses and other staff members. See the full list: https://bit.ly/4flF4Oy

11/12/2024

The Jana Oliphant Hackett Lung Cancer Screening Program celebrates two years of their comprehensive lung cancer screening program aimed at detecting lung cancer early—when it's most treatable. The program offers low-dose CT scans to detect lung cancer in high-risk individuals.

Recently, Scripps Cancer Center hosted an event on November 8 to educate high-risk individuals about this important screening.

11/12/2024

DYK the flu often comes with high fever and body aches much worse than a common cold? 🤧 🌡️ Early symptoms can be similar, but knowing the signs can help you get the right treatment. Find out if you have the flu. ⤵️

Discover the differences between cold and flu symptoms.