Reimagining Emergency Care

11/06/24

The emergency department is one of the most crucial, yet dynamic places when it comes to patient care. At Palomar Health, our goal is to reimagine the patient's experience by providing efficient and effective care.

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

02/11/22

Healthgrades recognizes 100 hospitals each year with its America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery award. Palomar Medical Center Escondido has received this award for three years in a row, 2020-2022, and is one of only 38 hospitals in the country to receive this distinction.

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Palomar UC San Diego Health Medical Group Recognized as a Most Improved Provider Organization by IHA’s Medical Advantage Program

02/01/22

Palomar Health Medical Group has been recognized as a Most Improved provider organization based on their performance in the AMP Medicare Advantage program for measurement year 2020 by IHA (Integrated Healthcare Association).

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New Device Reduces Need for Blood Thinners

01/26/22

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.

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Congenital Heart Disease Screening

01/25/22

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.

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Diabetes, Hearing Loss and Balance

01/25/22

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.

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Palomar UC San Diego Health Welcomes Newly Appointed Board Member Michael Pacheco

12/21/21

San Diego’s largest healthcare district, Palomar Health is proud to announce its newest appointed board member, Michael Pacheco of Valley Center. Pacheco was appointed for a one-year term on Monday, December 13 after being voted in by the entire board to serve the Palomar Health District encompassing 800 square miles with more than 500,000 residents.

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The Villas at Poway Named a Best Nursing Home by U.S. News for Third Year in a Row

12/02/21

The Villas at Poway has earned the “Best Nursing Homes” designation for short-term rehabilitation from U.S. News & World Report for the third year in a row. U.S. News rated more than 15,000 skilled nursing homes throughout the country and gave the designation only to those homes meeting criteria it has determined most greatly impact patient and resident care, safety and outcomes.

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Palomar UC San Diego Health Partners with Kara Health to Form Joint Venture for Palomar UC San Diego Health Palliative and Hospice Care

11/29/21

Palomar Health is partnering with Kara Health to expand its continuum of care, further allowing patients to receive world-class healthcare in their own community and home through a new joint venture – Palomar Health Palliative & Hospice Care.

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New Medical Surgical Beds

11/29/21

Last week the Medical Surgical Units at Palomar Medical Center Poway received 12 new beds, and two new ICU beds are coming soon. Palomar Health invested almost $160,000 for the 14 pieces to replace the aged beds at Poway, allowing for a better patient experience.

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