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News online for Encinitas, Calif.

North Coast Current

Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas is pictured in the late 1970s. The Scripps Health system, founded by Ellen Browning Scripps, celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2024. (Scripps photo by Mikel J. Wilson)

Scripps Health celebrates its 100th anniversary

News Release September 17, 2024
Exactly a century after a small seaside hospital first opened its doors in 1924, health care workers and local leaders gathered Tuesday, Sept. 17, to celebrate Scripps Health’s 100th anniversary.
The Indian Health Council serves nine tribes and associated reservation populations in North San Diego County. (IHC photo)

Indian Health Council gets nearly $1.4 million to support crisis line

News Release September 10, 2024
The Indian Health Council has announced the funding of a 988 Tribal Response Grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Services Administration in the amount of $1,369,899 for a two-year period starting Sept. 30.
The entrance to Palomar Medical Center in Escondido. (Photo by PanoramaJim, iStock Getty Images)

Palomar Health group data breach stopped; investigation ongoing

North Coast Current August 20, 2024
Palomar Health Medical Group continues to investigate whether any personal or medical data was compromised after a cyber attack in early May.
Tri-City Medical Center in Vista. (OsideNews file photo by Steve Marcotte)

Deal between UC San Diego Health and Tri-City Medical Center falls apart

OsideNews July 29, 2024
Tri-City Medical Center and UC San Diego Health appear to have parted ways over a partnership that had been in the works for several months, according to a UC San Diego Health news release published Friday, July 26.
Tri-City Medical Center in Vista. (OsideNews file photo by Steve Marcotte)

Tri-City Healthcare board approves plan to partner with UC San Diego Health

OsideNews November 2, 2023
The Tri-City Healthcare District will partner with UC San Diego Health for management services after a unanimous vote of the district’s Board of Directors on Oct. 26, the two providers announced.
Medical. (Photo by Thinkstock via FreeImages)

Carlsbad regenerative orthopedic developer Advanced Biologics announces merger with Isto

North Coast Current October 24, 2023
Regenerative orthopedic innovator Advanced Biologics, based in Carlsbad, recently completed a merger with orthobiologic firm Isto Biologics earlier this month, the companies announced.
The San Diego American Indian Health Center is an accredited patient-centered health home that provides comprehensive medical, dental, behavioral health, community wellness, youth programs and services. (SDAIHC photo)

San Diego American Indian Health Center Receives $500K grant from Prebys Foundation

News Release August 11, 2023
San Diego American Indian Health Center has received a $500,000 two-year grant from The Conrad Prebys Foundation to provide access and quality healthcare to American Indian and Native Alaskan community members.
Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas officials and donors participate in a groundbreaking for the new Lusardi Tower and Lusardi Pulmonary Institute on Thursday, June 8. Left to right: Debbi Lusardi, Scripps Health President and CEO Chris Van Gorder, Scripps Encinitas Physician Chief Operating Executive Scott Eisman, M.D., Warner Lusardi, Scripps Board of Trustees Chairman Richard Bigelow, and Scripps Corporate Senior Vice President and Chief Development Officer John Engle. (Scripps Health photo)

Scripps Encinitas breaks ground on hospital expansion

North Coast Current June 9, 2023
Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas marked the beginning of a major expansion Thursday, June 8, with a groundbreaking ceremony for the $263 million Lusardi Tower and Lusardi Pulmonary Institute.
Encinitas City Hall. (NCC file photo)

Encinitas moves to expand smoking ban

Patrick Doyle February 16, 2023
The Encinitas City Council voted 3-0 in favor of a proposal Feb. 15 that would expand the city’s already established smoking ban. Mayor Tony Kranz and Councilwoman Kellie Hinze were not in attendance following COVID-19 exposure.
University Health in San Antonio, Texas, has partnered with Carlsbad-based nonprofit Fresh Start Surgical Gifts. (Courtesy photo)

Fresh Start Surgical Gifts of Carlsbad partners with Texas health system

North Coast Current December 31, 2022
Fresh Start Surgical Gifts of Carlsbad is expanding to San Antonio, Texas, in partnership with University Health, Fresh Start announced in December.
Encinitas City Hall. (NCC file photo)

Encinitas city meetings go virtual again after COVID-19 outbreak

North Coast Current May 20, 2022
The Encinitas City Council and other panels are returning to virtual meetings until further notice after an outbreak of COVID-19 infections at City Hall.
Encinitas lifeguard Jake Ratermann, founder of Project Moonlight, keeps watch over the beach in Cardiff on April 16. (Photo courtesy of William Roland)

Encinitas lifeguard names service project after Moonlight Beach

J.W. August May 5, 2022
Project Moonlight, the brainchild of an Encinitas lifeguard and emergency medical technician, goes to Third World countries to provide training and medical services to populations that need the help.
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