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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Arch Health, Graybill Medical Groups create largest health network in San Diego
SAN DIEGO–Two of San Diego County North Inland’s largest medical groups, Graybill and Arch Health, have joined forces to create the largest health network in the region, Palomar Health Medical Group. The affiliation is effective on December 1, 2020, and will expand access and improve the coordination of patient care. Patients will now have access […]