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Medicare patients knowing the difference between a wellness visit and a physical exam now could spare you a big charge out of your own pocket later. Learn everything you need to know and get a free guide.

Getting diagnosed is important. Early intervention may help to make osteoarthritis easier to manage and prevent symptoms from getting worse over time. Learn more.

Making our Christmas a little more merry and bright. These cards from Westview High School say it all. Thank you to our heroes who risk their lives every day; the heroes who put others before themselves; the heroes who can't be with their loved ones today because they're saving the world. Merry Christmas to all, and to all... let's win this fight. Leave a message of love and encouragement for our health care heroes: https://bit.ly/ScrippsKudos

We hope you and yours have a jolly, healthy holiday. Just in case you need us for a minor illness or injury, Scripps HealthExpress walk-in clinics are open from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day and will accept almost all insurance plans. Find a location in your neighborhood www.scripps.org/shexf

Celebrating our wonderful team of spiritual caregivers for Spiritual Care Week! Thank you for the compassion, comfort and love you provide our patients.

To our team members throughout Scripps who ensure a safe and efficient health care environment for all patients, visitors and staff happy Health Care Facilities and Engineering Week! We appreciate you today and every day. Show our team some love in the comments!

It's been a ruff year. But we made a list (and checked it twice) of the cutest therapy dogs in town to fill your feed with joy and cheer. Happy howlidays!

Wishing a happy #RespiratoryCareWeek to our incredible team members! You are a vital part of our Scripps family and we appreciate everything you do to care for our patients. Give our respiratory care team some love in the comments!

Don't wait to seek emergency care for stroke during COVID-19. This World Stroke Day, listen to our latest podcast episode to learn how to spot the signs of stroke, what to do if you think you're having one and more.

Every day in San Diego, six women are diagnosed with breast cancer. For Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Scripps MD Anderson Cancer Center's Dr. Thomas Buchholz joins CBS 8 - San Diego News to discuss the importance of not postponing breast cancer screenings during the COVID-19 pandemic. Watch the interview: bit.ly/CBS8_breastcancer

Got a gaiter? Please make note that gaiter-style face coverings are no longer approved at Scripps for use by patients, visitors or staff. The effectiveness of these masks has been questioned, and the CDC continues to evaluate their usefulness in stopping the spread of COVID-19. As a reminder, valve masks also cannot be worn at Scripps. Learn more: www.scripps.org/covid19f

Make sure you're choosing the healthiest foods for you and your family. Take this quiz to test your knowledge and get important nutrition tips.

We've got some good news just in time for Halloween turns out dark chocolate can be good for your health. #NationalChocolateDay Learn how.

Halloween will look a little different this year due to COVID, but there are still plenty of ways to have a safe and spooktacular holiday. Trick-or-treat yourself to these seven tips www.scripps.org/7072f

Obstetrics and gynecology services are now available at Scripps Medical Center Jefferson in Oceanside. From annual check-ups and contraceptive counseling to pregnancy care and more, our Scripps Coastal Medical Center OB-GYNs are dedicated to providing the best women's health care to the North County community. Learn more.

When COVID hit, we rapidly expanded our telemedicine services to safely meet the health care needs of San Diego patients. Through telemedicine, physicians can continue to care for patients during the coronavirus pandemic and manage numerous health concerns, chronic conditions and other issues. Learn more about the virtual care options Scripps offers, and make an appointment.

The Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla and Scripps Green Hospital orthopedic program has been ranked by U.S. News and World Report as one of the top 10 in the nation. Find out why. Learn more about our services, including joint replacement, spine surgery and sports medicine: www.scripps.org/spof

This year’s annual golf tournament, Tee’d Off At Cancer, went virtual and with the help of women in the community, raised over $75,000 for Scripps MD Anderson Cancer Center. The annual event was founded nine years ago by donor, volunteer and breast cancer survivor, Judith Goodwin. Learn more about how you can help the cause: http://bit.ly/SMDAsupport