Tri-City Medical Center

Through the work of the Oceanside, Carlsbad and Vista Chambers of Commerce, the Tri-City Hospital District was formed and revenue bonds were approved by the voters. Campaign Chairmen were 1955 Chamber Presidents: Eugene L. Geil (Oceanside), C.H. McLean (Vista) and B.M. Christiansen (Carlsbad) ... This image from our archives pictures these chamber presidents who are also known as the Tri-City Healthcare District "Founding Fathers." Oceanside Chamber of Commerce, Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce Vista Chamber of Commerce #LegacyToBeProudOf #TBT #TCMCHistory #HistoryInTheMaking #60thAnniversary #Community #Hospital #TCMC #Oceanside #Carlsbad #Vista

Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis and the most common joint disease around. Its menacing effects on the knees alone plague the daily lives of more than 10 million people. Just two and a half hours of moderate-intensity aerobic activity per week, or one hour and 15 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity every week, will set up this healthful defense from osteoarthritis. To learn more, call 760.940.3000 today!... #Ortho #OSNC #JointPain #TCMC #Oceanside #Carlsbad #Vista

June is Men's Health Month! Prevention is key and most men wait to go to the doctor until there's a problem. Don't wait, call 858.222.8262 to request an appointment today. #MENSHEALTHMONTH #MHM2021 #MENSHEALTHWEEK #SHOWUSYOURBLUE #WEARBLUE #WEARBLUEFORMEN #HealthTips #TCMC #Oceanside #Carlsbad #Vista

Please help us welcome our newest member of our External Affairs Department, Jillian! We are excited to have her as part of the Tri-City Family where she will assist with marketing and all internal and external communication efforts for the medical center. Jillian graduated from California State University San Marcos in 2019 and is skilled in digital marketing and graphic design. In her free time you'll finder her surfing or volunteering for NewDay ForChildren. Welcome to th...e team Jillian!! #TCMC #iamtricity #marketing #communications #WelcomeToTheTeam!

Behind the scenes, TCMC relies on hundreds of employees to keep patient care running smoothly. One of those important roles is our patient accounting department which is responsible for maximizing reimbursements for the hospital. Our spotlight this week is on Beth, TCMC's Patient Accounting Supervisor. Beth started at Tri-City over 30 years ago and has shown continuous leadership and dedication in her field. She strives to learn something new every day and takes great pride i...n overcoming any accounting challenges that come her way. Outside of work you can catch her hanging out with her pet pigs, Toby Keith and Misery, or hopping on the sprinter to spend time at the beach. Thank you, Beth, for your dedication to Tri-City Medical Center, your staff and your community!! #iamtricity #PatientCare #Accounting #PatientAccounting #Spotlight #TCMCSpotlight #TCMC #Oceanside #Carlsbad #Vista

Tri-City Medical Center is a proud partner of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Oceanside under our COASTAL Commitment. Thank you for serving our community and reducing food insecurity for the youth of North County. The Boys and Girls Club offers free lunches Monday through Friday from 12 -1 pm for all youth under the age of 18. They do not have to be a Member of Boys & Girls Clubs of Oceanside. #COASTAL #BGCO #Oceanside #FreeMeals #TCMC #Oceanside #Carlsbad #Vista

Tri-City Medical Center wishes you a healthy and safe Valentine's Day! #TCMC #Oceanside #Carlsbad #Vista

We would much rather laugh! #DidYouKnow #FunFacts #TCMC #Oceanside #Carlsbad #Vista Source: The University of Queensland

Find support next week at our free support groups! Find more information at https://namisandiego.org/calendar/

TCMC is celebrating Perianesthesia Nurse Week. Extra thanks this week to our amazing nurses working in preanesthesia and postanesthesia care, ambulatory surgery and pain management! #PANAW #PACU #Preanesthesia #PreanesthesiaNurse #TCMC

The primary reason for a knee replacement is advanced osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis causes the cartilage at the end of the knee bones to deteriorate which allows them to rub together causing damage. Learn more at OrthoNorthCounty.com http://www.orthonorthcounty.com/.../total-vs-partial.../

This is Alex, one of our outstanding nurses who has been a part of our Tri-City Family for 8 years! This winter season, Alex helped give Flu Shots to our staff in order to ensure the safety of our hospital and community. Thank you for making shots a little easier with your outstanding care and compassion! #iamtricity #FluShots #TCMC #Oceanside #Carlsbad #Vista

There are currently openings for today's Community Vaccination Clinic at Tri-City Medical Center. Community members age 65 and up are in Phase 1B and qualified to receive a vaccination, per the County of San Diego. Interested community members may register through our online registration portal. Space is limited and subject to staffing and vaccine availability.... https://book.appointment-plus.com/ctbdj1vx/#/

Studies show that only 8% of Americans who make a New Year's resolution actually keep them all year and 80% have failed by the start of February. Before you go jumping to make a resolution for this year, check out this article from Best Life and consider choosing a resolution about what you want to do more of instead of what you want to cut out. #HealthTips #DidYouKnow #HappyNewYear #NYE #TCMC #Oceanside #Carlsbad #Vista

Not All Stroke Centers Are Created Equal. To ensure the best possible outcomes for yourself and your family during these trying times: Plan ahead by knowing where the closest Thrombectomy Capable Stroke Center is located to you and your loved ones. Tri-City Medical Center is a Thrombectomy Capable Stroke Center and is located at 4002 Vista Way in Oceanside. ... Recognize the symptoms of a stroke with the acronym F.A.S.T.- Facial droop, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, Time to call 911. Know the symptoms of a heart attack: Chest discomfort with or without jaw or neck pain, shortness of breath, sweating, nausea and weakness. #Stoke #HeartAttack #TCMC #Oceanside #Carlsbad #Vista https://www.tricitymed.org//not-all-stroke-centers-are-cr/

Tri-City Medical Center wishes you a happy and safe New Year! #NY2021 #TCMC #Oceanside #Carlsbad #Vista

Last month, Tri-City Medical Center collaborated with the Joe & Mary Mottino Family YMCA Family through our COASTAL Commitment where we funded two complimentary sessions of a 1-week after school program, Camp KICKSTART, for underserved children in our community. In total, this program educated 36 children including some youth alumni of Operation HOPE - North County. Through activities including yoga, swimming, spinning and educational lectures from TCMC nurses, dietitians an...d doctors we focused on the importance of maintaining a healthy, active lifestyle. We are so grateful to have such amazing partners! Learn more about our #COASTAL Commitment at tricitymed.org/community #TCMC #YMCA #Camp #Oceanside #Carlsbad #Vista

Want a healthy holiday tip? Make sure to add (at least) one nutritious dish to your holiday meal! Adding vegetables or fruit into your diet may reduce your risk heart disease the number one killer in the United States. #HealthTips #TCMC #Oceanside #Carlsbad #Vista

Tri-City is proud to celebrate these well-deserved recognitions that our employees, physicians, and leadership have worked tirelessly to achieve. Tri-City Medical Center remains committed to quality and delivering the highest standards of care and evidence-based practice for our community. San Diego Business Journal American Heart Association #TCMC #GetwiththeGuidelines #Heart #Stroke #Covid19 #Diabetes

Tri-City's Orthopedic & Spine physicians recommend the SMART approach to an exercise routine: S - Start low and go slow. M - Modify activity if arthritis symptoms increase, but try to remain active. A - Activities should be joint-friendly. R - Recognize safe places and ways to be active.... T - Talk to a health professional or certified exercise specialist about the proper exercises for you. #HealthTips #Exercise #BeActive #TCMC #Oceanside #Carlsbad #Vista

Happy Holidays, from our Tri-City Family to yours. #TCMC #Oceanside #Carlsbad #Vista

Thank you Kim for sharing your experience with the amazing team at Orthopaedic Specialists of North County - OSNC! #PatientCare #TCMC #Oceanside #Carlsbad #Vista

Tri-City Medical Center is extremely grateful to our "Heroes of Health Care Facilities." Our facilities and engineering team keep our medical center operating safely 24/7 and ensuring that we can serve our community at all times. Thank you for your dedicated work! #HealthCareHeroes #HealthEngWeek #TCMC #Facilities

Did you know Tri-City Medical Center offers extensive medical cancer treatments and a variety of complementary support services? It’s all provided by compassionate professionals who keep you as healthy as possible in body, mind and spirit. Visit the link below to find an oncologist and to learn about our cancer screenings and services. #DidYouKnow #Cancer #CancerScreening #CancerServices #BreastCancer #BladderCancer #BloodCancers #ColonCancer #EsophagealCancer #LungCancer #Melanoma #SkinCancer #OvarianCancer #ProstateCancer #ThyroidCancer #TCMC #Oceanside #Carlsbad #Vista

In honor of #NationalFirstRespondersDay, Tri-City Medical Center wants to thank all of the police, fire, EMS and dispatchers protecting our communities around the clock, 365 days a year. Thank you for being our partner in serving North County! Oceanside Fire Department Vista Fire Department Carlsbad Firefighters Association (Local 3730) ... Oceanside Police Department City of Carlsbad Police Department American Medical Response #Police #EMS #Firefighters #TCMC #Oceanside #Carlsbad #Vista

Holiday shopping can be a daunting task, this year is no different. Perhaps this year in lieu of gifts, consider donating to a local organization in honor of your loved ones. The Tri-City COASTAL Commitment partners listed below are great options to consider! ... Alzheimer's Association San Diego/Imperial Chapter American Cancer Society American Heart Association - San Diego Division Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad Boys & Girls Clubs of Oceanside Boys & Girls Club of Vista Burn Institute Auxiliary Friends of La Posada Got Your Back San Diego Kiwanis International -Sunrise Vista MainStreet Oceanside Make-A-Wish America March of Dimes MiraCosta College Foundation Miracle Babies Move Your Feet Before You Eat! Foundation NAMI San Diego National Alliance on Mental Illness New Haven Youth & Family Services North Coastal Prevention Coalition North County Food Bank North County lgbtq Resource Center North County Philanthropy Council Operation HOPE-North County Palomar College Foundation Solutions for Change Survivors of Suicide Loss - San Diego The Classical Academies Tri-City Hospital Foundation WRC Oceanside (Woman's Resource Center) YMCA - Joe & Mary Mottino Family #COASTAL #HolidayTips #Gifting #Donate #Christmas #Hanukkah #TCMC #Oceanside #Carlsbad #Vista

In honor of Respiratory Care Week 2020, Tri-City Medical Center would like to recognize the amazing work that our Respiratory Care Team does for our hospital and community. Thank you for being such a vital part of our Tri-City Family. American Association for Respiratory Care - AARC... #RCWeek20 #RespiratoryCare #TCMC #TriCityFamily See more

If you’ve found that your bladder is controlling you more than you’re controlling it, you could have a medical condition called Overactive Bladder, or OAB. And despite what you may have heard, it’s not an inevitable part of the aging process and it’s not something you should ‘just have to live with.’ The first step on your path to better wellness begins with understanding the signs and symptoms. Urology San Diego #OveractiveBladder #TCMC #Oceanside #Carlsbad #Vista

Your health is essential, even during a pandemic. Our medical center's emergency department is safe and prepared to handle emergencies as well as #COVID19 cases. If you’re experiencing an emergency, don’t delay care. #TCMC #Oceanside #Carlsbad #Vista #HeartAttack #Stroke #Injury #ERSafe

Have you been feeling the winter blues? You are not alone one in 10 Americans experience Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Read the article below for tips on avoiding SAD this year. #HealthTips #TCMC #SeasonalDepression #SAD

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Tri-City Medical Center is proud to highlight Renee, a Nurse Cancer Care Navigator in our Women's Diagnostic Center. Renee is vital in caring and supporting our patients during their fight against cancer. "My favorite aspect in this position is the personal connection and relationships that are formed through the patients’ cancer journey. The trusting relationships established, often leads to more open dialogue. This in turn makes t...he patient feel that they are being heard. Recently, I found fulfillment in a patient’s letter; sharing her perspective of the care she received and how I made an impact on her life." Tri-City is appreciative for your compassionate, quality care to those in need. #BreastCancer #CancerCare #PatientCare #TCMC #Oceanside #Carlsbad #Vista

We are so grateful for the Tri-City Hospital Foundation Currently, they are fundraising for a redesign of our Tri-City Medical Center's Emergency Department. Once funded, this project will completely renovate the medical center’s emergency department’s entrance, patient and family waiting area, lighting, triage area and a major treatment area in the ED. This redesign will improve upon Tri-City Medical Center’s already excellent outcomes by streamlining the triage process to... decrease wait times and improve the patient experience. Learn more below. #patientcare #Donate #ED #Fundraise #TCMC #Oceanside #Carlsbad #Vista

Did you know Tri-City Medical Center has a network of over 500 physicians? Tri-City's dedicated line can connect you with a doctor any time, day or night. Call toll-free at 855.222.TCMC (8262) #DidYouKnow #HealthLink #TCMC #Oceanside #Carlsbad #Vista

Thank you Oceanside Chamber of Commerce for honoring Tri-City's #HealthcareHeroes in the latest Best of Oceanside Quarterly Journal - Fall 2020! Read all about it here - https://issuu.com/oceansi//occbusj_fall2020_final_issuu/36 #Oceanside #OceansideCA

Tri-City Medical Center is a proud partner of the Vista Chamber of Commerce under our COASTAL Commitment. Our partnership aims to focus on supporting the Chamber's mission of impacting the community and bringing all organizations together to better the city of Vista. Read the Vista Magazine below and stay up-to-date on what's happening in the community! #COASTAL #TCMC #VistaChamberofCommerce #ShopVista #Vista

Great Job, Dr. Shad and Dr. Shim, experts in the field of gastroenterology, on being voted as a 2020 Top Doc in San Diego Magazine! #Gastroenterology #Endoscopy #Colonoscopy #TCMC #TopDoc #SDMagTopDoc #SanDiegoDoctor #SDDoctor #Oceanside #Carlsbad #Vista

We understand that with so many different health insurance plans to choose from, shopping for the one that’s the best fit might be a challenge. We've broken down the four most common plans in hopes you can more easily decide what works for you. #OpenEnrollment #Insurance #HMO #PPO #EPO #HealthInsurance #Insurance #TCMC #Oceanside #Carlsbad #Vista

Congratulations to Dr. Liu for being featured in San Diego Magazine 2020 Top Doctors issue for his expertise in the field of Otolaryngology! #EarsNoseThroat #Otolaryngology #SinusDisorders #SinusSurgery #Rhinoplasty #RhinoplastyRevision #TCMC #TopDoc #SDMagTopDoc #SanDiegoDoctor #SDDoctor #Oceanside #Carlsbad #Vista

Tri-City Medical Center is extremely proud of Dr. Ponec for being voted as a 2020 Top Doc in the field of Vascular & Interventional Radiology! #InterventionalRadiology #CancerChemoembolization #VeinDisorders #TCMC #TopDoc #SDMagTopDoc #SanDiegoDoctor #SDDoctor #Oceanside #Carlsbad #Vista

Tri-City Medical Center's Cardiovascular Health Institute is leading the way for heart care in North County. We are now performing our newest procedure with the WATCHMAN implant. The WATCHMAN doesn’t come with the same bleeding risks associated with the long-term use of blood thinners. This makes it an important option for people with a history or risk of serious bleeding on blood thinners. We stay up to date on the latest advancements in order to provide the best quality care for you. Learn more about our Cardiovascular Health Institute at tricitymed.org/heart Boston Scientific

Great Job Dr. Wakily and Dr. Toosie on being recognized by San Diego Magazine as Top Doctors in the San Diego region! Dr. Wakily and Dr. Toosie were selected by their peers through the San Diego County Medical Society as Top Docs in the field of surgery. #Surgery #LaparoscopicSurgery #MinimallyInvasiveSurgery #BreastSurgery #RoboticSurgery #TCMC #TopDoc #SDMagTopDoc #SanDiegoDoctor #SDDoctor #Oceanside #Carlsbad #Vista

Clean hands prevent sickness. In honor of #NationalHandwashingAwarenesssWeek we would like to share National Today's handy tips and info about the basics of hand hygiene. #HealthTips #ByeGerms #Handwashing #HandwashingAwarenesssWeek #COVID #COVID19 #Hygiene #TCMC #Oceanside #Carlsbad #Vista

Tri-City Medical Center is proud to be a drop-off site for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day - we will be taking unused or expired prescriptions until 2 pm today. Thank you to Oceanside Police Department , North Coastal Prevention Coalition and the Vista Community Clinic for collaborating with us in order to provide this important service to our community! #TCMC #Oceanside #Vista #Carlsbad #TakeBackDay #PrescriptionTakeBack

We are proud of Dr. Phillips for being voted as a 2020 Top Doc in the field of Urology! Urology San Diego #ProstateBenignDisease #BPH #UrologicCancer #KidneyStones #Incontinence #Urology #TCMC #TopDoc #SDMagTopDoc #SanDiegoDoctor #SDDoctor #Oceanside #Carlsbad #Vista

Rolando has worked in the TCMC's Food & Nutrition department for over 19 years and is Tri-City Medical Center's Top Facebook Fan. Thank you Rolando for being a dedicated member of our Tri-City Family! #iamtricity #TopFan #TCMCFanClub #Like #Follow #Comment ... #TCMC #Oceanside #Carlsbad #Vista See more

Congratulations to Dr. Stark for being featured in San Diego Magazine 2020 Top Doctors issue for his expertise in the field of sports medicine! Orthopaedic Specialists of North County - OSNC #Orthopedics #SportsMedicine #TCMC #SportsInjuries #CartilageDamage #KneeInjuries #ArthroscopicSurgery #TopDoc #SDMagTopDoc #SanDiegoDoctor #SDDoctor #Oceanside #Carlsbad #Vista

Congratulations to all eight Tri-City Medical Center affiliated physicians who were voted as a San Diego Magazine Top Doc in 2020! We will be highlighting each physician over the weekend. #TCMC #TopDoc #SDMagTopDoc #SanDiegoDoctor #SDdoctor #Oceanside #Carlsbad #Vista