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County’s new chief geriatric officer to help older population in the region

November 2, 2022 By sdcnews

By County News Center San Diego, CA–For the first time, a chief geriatric officer will help lead the County’s efforts surrounding the health and well-being of San Diego’s growing older adult population. Lindsey Yourman, M.D. will fill the role of the chief geriatric officer, joining the County’s Health and Human Services Agency Medical Care Services […]

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San Diego hospitals nationally accredited for geriatric emergency care

August 13, 2022 By sdcnews

By SDCN Staff San Diego, CA–San Diego has become the first county in the nation where every eligible hospital has earned geriatric emergency department (GED) accreditation from the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP), a major milestone that means older adults will now have access to specialized emergency care wherever they happen to live in […]

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CDC awards $215 million in funding to advance national cancer prevention and control

June 11, 2022 By sdcnews

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Wednesday announced first-year funding awards of $215 million in a 5-year, $1.1 billion investment into three national programs to prevent and control cancer. Eighty-six unique recipients from state, local, tribal, and territorial public health organizations and academic institutions received funding, representing all states, the District of Columbia, […]

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American Lung Association release California Tobacco Report Card

January 31, 2022 By sdcnews

Sacramento, CA–The American Lung Association’s 20th annual “State of Tobacco Control” report, released Wednesday, reveals significant progress in the work to end tobacco use, but products like e-cigarettes and other flavored tobacco products, including menthol cigarettes, create concern for losing another generation to nicotine addiction.  The report finds that California has made progress on passing […]

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New poll: Major spike among American adults skipping medical treatment due to cost

December 20, 2021 By sdcnews

By Newswise  Nearly 30% of Americans skipped needed medical care in the past three months due to cost, the highest reported number since the COVID-19 pandemic began and a threefold increase from March to October, according to the latest survey from the nonprofit, nonpartisan organization West Health and Gallup, the global analytics and advice firm.  […]

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Medicare Open Enrollment period begins

October 18, 2021 By sdcnews

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is reminding people with Medicare that Medicare Open Enrollment has begun, and to review their coverage options and make a choice that meets their health care needs. Medicare’s Open Enrollment period gives those who rely on Medicare the opportunity to make changes to their health plans or […]

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Palomar Health leader wins CEO of the Year Award

September 28, 2021 By sdcnews

Escondido, CA–The Association of California Healthcare Districts selected Palomar Health President and CEO Diane Hansen as its CEO of the Year for her leadership, efforts, and achievements to positively benefit the district and community. The organization recognized Hansen for her swift and bold decisions, which stabilized the hospital district’s finances, improved patient care, and positioned […]

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Patients need education about what tinnitus is and how to manage it

March 8, 2021 By sdcnews

(Newswise)–About 50 million people in the United States suffer from tinnitus, a condition in which people perceive sounds such as ringing or buzzing in their ears or head. It is the number one service-related disability among U.S. veterans. Yet, there are no consistently applied best practices in how to educate patients about what tinnitus is and options […]

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CA issues public health order ensuring distribution of health care resources across the state

January 6, 2021 By sdcnews

SACRAMENTO–As California continues its health first approach to fighting the COVID-19 pandemic amid an unprecedented surge, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) issued a new public health order to reduce pressure on strained hospital systems and redistribute the responsibility of medical care across the state so patients can continue to receive lifesaving care.  “If […]

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Palomar Medical Center Escondido first in the county to receive heart valve procedure certification

December 16, 2020 By sdcnews

ESCONDIDO–Palomar Medical Center Escondido has received the Transcatheter Valve Certification from the American College of Cardiology (ACC) for implementing evidence-based practices and meeting the highest quality and outcome standards for heart valve surgery. The medical center is the first and currently only hospital in all of San Diego County to receive this certification. The ACC’s […]

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