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 […]
CDC awards $215 million in funding to advance national cancer prevention and control
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, […]
American Lung Association release California Tobacco Report Card
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 […]
New poll: Major spike among American adults skipping medical treatment due to cost
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. […]
Medicare Open Enrollment period begins
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 […]
Palomar Health leader wins CEO of the Year Award
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 […]
Patients need education about what tinnitus is and how to manage it
(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 […]
CA issues public health order ensuring distribution of health care resources across the state
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 […]
Palomar Medical Center Escondido first in the county to receive heart valve procedure certification
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 […]
Tri-City Medical Center named one of Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery in 2021
OCEANSIDE–Tri-City Medical Center announces it has been named an America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery Award recipient by Healthgrades, an objective organization providing trusted information regarding healthcare providers. The award recognizes Tri-City Medical Center for delivering superior patient outcomes in back and neck surgeries and spinal fusion based on Centers for Medicare and Medicaid […]