Just hours before his wedding, Jordan Mendoza suffered a severe thumb injury during a workout, threatening to derail his big day. After being rushed to Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, he received emergency hand surgery from orthopedic hand surgeon Kristopher Downing, MD. By using a time-saving surgical approach under local anesthesia, the care team repaired Jordan’s crushed thumb and helped ensure he made it to the altar on time.
Next week, on Veterans Day, we pause to honor the courage, sacrifice, and commitment of the men and women who have served in our nation’s armed forces.
(more…)As a reminder, the Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA) recently launched the California Patient Outcomes Portal (CAL-POP) for specialty care data and the California Hospital Online Portal (CHOP) for electronic patient records, and is now sharing resources to help hospitals use the new systems.
(more…)On Nov. 14, So Cal Stroke Survivors will host the South Bay Health and Wellness Fair in Chula Vista from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. It will feature food, music, health information, screenings, demonstrations, and resources.
(more…)The Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) is hosting meetings and webinars to support the behavioral health workforce:
(more…)The California Health Alert Network has issued a health advisory, including immunization recommendations, for respiratory virus season and noted early increased influenza activity. All Californians aged 6 months and older who choose protection are recommended to receive updated COVID-19 and influenza vaccines.
(more…)Last week, the San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 in support of reforms to the County Medical Services (CMS) Program, an important step toward improving access to care for uninsured residents. Supervisor Jim Desmond cast the lone dissenting vote, noting that while he supported the proposed reforms, he had concerns with the areas identified for future consideration.
(more…)There is no shortage of uncertainty in health care right now. Financial pressures, workforce challenges, behavioral health needs, and policy uncertainty are all reshaping how you lead and care for our communities.
(more…)Registration is now open for the Pediatric Health on a Burning Planet: Research, Resilience & Recovery conference hosted by Pediatric Firestorm TEAM (PFire), a transdisciplinary collaborative dedicated to improving the health of children and communities affected by wildfire and related environmental exposures.
(more…)The Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA’s) biannual Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Oct. 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at locations throughout San Diego and Imperial counties. The event provides a safe and anonymous way to dispose of unused medications.
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