Tri-City Hospital Foundation’s Corporate Council new members Michael Akavan, founder, CEO of MA Engineers; Amber Starbuck, public affairs manager, SDG&E; and Ryan Stichler, business development manager at Kitchell.
OCEANSIDE–Tri-City Hospital Foundation’s Corporate Council welcomed new members Michael Akavan, founder and CEO of MA Engineers; Amber Starbuck, public affairs manager at SDG&E; and Ryan Stichler, business development manager at Kitchell.
“Corporate Council is a perfect way for busy professionals to support our hospital and our community’s health and wellness. Through the council’s directed giving, our members make a direct impact on the quality of care our employees, colleagues and neighbors receive at Tri-City, which is very gratifying,” said Joseph Mason, Chair of Corporate Council and Vice President of Strategic Accounts for Cardinal Health, Inc.
During its quarterly meeting on May 22 at Tri-City Medical Center, members heard from Tri-City Emergency Department physician Dr. Gene Ma who shared with them what a difference their 2009 donation of ultrasound technology has made to patients in the emergency room and intensive care.
Their gift of two mobile ultrasound units has helped the hospital’s medical staff dramatically reduce the potential for complications from central venous catheters to ensure patients get the care they need in as safe a manner as possible.
Corporate Council is currently seeking civic-minded leaders to join its business philanthropic group. Since its formation in 2006 the group has donated more than $500,000 in funds to support an array of health services and technologies for Tri-City Medical Center, including the purchase of biliblankets to treat newborns with jaundice, fetal monitors and the da Vinci® Si HD robotic surgical system.
The 2012 Corporate Council members include Balboa Ambulance, Inc.; Barney & Barney LLC; California Association for Health Services At Home; Cardinal Health; DJO Global; Jacobs; JB Consulting & Associates, Inc.; Kitchell; Landgraphics Enterprises, Inc.; MA Engineers; McCarthy Building Companies; North County Radiology Medical Group; NTD Architecture; Qualcomm; Redline Surgical Corporation; San Diego Gas & Electric; Swinerton Builders; Tri-City Healthcare District; Vanir Construction; Vista Knoll Specialized Care; and West Steak & Seafood and Bistro West.
For more information and to join, contact Tri-City Hospital Foundation at (760) 940-3370.
