Palomar UC San Diego Health Escondido One of Only 38 Hospitals Awarded Top Spine Hospital Three Years in a Row

New Device Reduces Need for Blood Thinners

Device Alternative to blood thinners

Palomar Health is offering a new, life-changing procedure for people who experience irregular rhythms and/or are taking blood thinners. Atrial fibrillation often manifests itself with a rapid heart beat (arrhythmia), which can lead to blood clots in the heart, increasing a person’s risk of stroke, heart failure and other heart complications.

Congenital Heart Disease Screening

Baby on a rug with heart-shaped paper cutouts

In recognition of American Heart Month (February), Palomar Health’s Birth Centers in Escondido and Poway would like everyone to know every newborn receives a congenital heart disease screening before he/she leaves the hospital as an early intervention/prevention measure.

Diabetes, Hearing Loss and Balance

Seniors example of hearing loss

There is a scientifically provable relationship between our auditory and vestibular/balance sense and complications arising from diabetes. In fact, persons with diabetes often present signs of hearing difficulties earlier than those without diabetes. Therefore, it becomes imperative for those diagnosed with diabetes to explore ways to manage outcomes.