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| name = Tri-City Medical Center
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| caption = Caring Hands. Our Symbol and Our Promise
| image = Tri-city medical center.jpg
| type = Community Owned
| type = Community Owned
| industry = Healthcare
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| foundation = Oceanside, United States ({{Start date|1961}})<!-- City, Country ({{Start date|YYYY|MM|DD}}) -->
| foundation = Oceanside, United States ({{Start date|1961}})<!-- City, Country ({{Start date|YYYY|MM|DD}}) -->
| founder = Community Leaders (Business and Political)
| founder = Community Leaders (Business and Political)
| location_city = Oceanside, California
| location_city = Oceanside, California
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| area_served = Tri-City, California
| key_people = Dr. Gene Ma ([[Chief Executive Officer|CEO]])
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| services = Heart Care, Orthopaedics, Robotic Surgery, Emergency Services, Cancer, Behavioral Health
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| revenue = US$400 Million
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| num_employees = 1,500
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| location_country = United States
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| homepage = {{URL|https://www.tricitymed.org}}
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| area_served = [[Tri-City, California]]
| key_people = Casey Fatch (Interim CEO), Larry Schallock (Chairperson)
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| services = Heart Care, Orthopaedics, Robotic Surgery, Emergency Services, Women's Care, Cancer
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| revenue = $400 Million
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'''Tri-City Medical Center''' (Tri-City or TCMC), founded in 1961, is a full-service, acute-care [[public hospital]] in [[Oceanside, California]]. Located 40 miles north of [[San Diego]], Tri-City serves the three major cities in the [[North County]] section of [[San Diego County]]: Oceanside, [[Vista, California|Vista]], and [[Carlsbad, California|Carlsbad]]. The hospital also owns and operates nearby outpatient services, as well as the Tri-City Health and Wellness Complex in Carlsbad, home to the Tri-City Wellness Center,<ref>{{cite web|title=About Us|url=http://www.tricitywellness.com/about-us/|work=Tri-City Medical Center|accessdate=16 April 2013}}</ref> a 58,000-square-foot medically integrated training facility.
'''Tri-City Medical Center''' ('''Tri-City''' or '''TCMC'''), founded in 1961, is a full-service, acute-care [[public hospital]] in [[Oceanside, California]]. Located 40 miles north of [[San Diego]], Tri-City serves three major cities in the [[North County]] section of [[San Diego County]]: Oceanside, [[Vista, California|Vista]], and [[Carlsbad, California|Carlsbad]]. The hospital also owns and operates nearby outpatient services.


TCMC is administered by the Tri-City Healthcare District, a [[List of California Health Districts|Health District of California]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Berlin|first=Courtney|title=Tri-City Medical Center Awarded Re-Accreditation by the Joint Commission|url=http://www.tricitymed.org/app/files/public/1933/pdf-Tri-City-Medical-Center-Re-Accreditted-by-Joint-Commission.pdf|work=tricitymed.org|accessdate=16 April 2013}}</ref>
TCMC is administered by the Tri-City Healthcare District, a [[List of California Health Districts|Health District of California]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.achd.org/list-of-members/|title=California’s Healthcare Districts|last=|first=|date=|website=Association of California Healthcare Districts (ACHD)|publisher=|access-date=|work=|accessdate=2 August 2016}}</ref>


==History==
==History==


The '''Tri-City Medical Center''' was founded in 1961 after voters elected to form the Tri-City Hospital District, approving a bond issue to pay for the cost of land and construction. At the time, northern San Diego County was a [[rural area]] with little medical infrastructure, and community leaders from Carlsbad, Oceanside, and Vista knew the region needed a modern local hospital in order to grow. The finished product, originally named the Tri-City Hospital, was the outcome of their labor.
The Tri-City Medical Center was founded in 1961 after voters elected to form the Tri-City Hospital District, approving a bond issue to pay for the cost of land and construction. At the time, northern San Diego County was a [[rural area]] with little medical infrastructure, and community leaders from Carlsbad, Oceanside, and Vista knew the region needed a modern local hospital in order to grow. The finished product, originally named the Tri-City Hospital, was the outcome of their labor.


When '''Tri-City Medical Center''' first opened, it was a relatively small facility, with only 42 [[physicians]] on staff; as North County’s population continued to grow, it quickly became apparent that the hospital would need to expand. In the 1970s, responding to demand, Tri-City added a cardiopulmonary lab, additional surgical suites, and a 42-bed maternity unit. In the 1980s, the hospital expanded further, adding a four-story wing and remodeling existing facilities. It also increased its range of services, creating a mental health unit and a [[Dialysis|dialysis center]], and began providing cardiac rehabilitation.<ref>{{cite web|title=Tri-City Medical Center (tricitymed.org)|url=http://oceansidehealthcare.com/tricitymed/|work=Oceanside Healthcare|accessdate=16 April 2013}}</ref> By the time Tri-City Hospital changed its name to '''Tri-City Medical Center''' in 1985, the hospital had also developed a [[MRI|magnetic resonance imaging center]], a neonatal intensive care unit, and an updated emergency department.
When Tri-City Medical Center first opened, it was a relatively small facility, with only 42 [[physicians]] on staff; as North County's population continued to grow, it quickly became apparent that the hospital would need to expand. In the 1970s, responding to demand, Tri-City added a cardiopulmonary lab, additional surgical suites, and a 42-bed maternity unit. In the 1980s, the hospital expanded further, adding a four-story wing and remodeling existing facilities. It also increased its range of services, creating a mental health unit and a [[Kidney dialysis|dialysis center]], and began providing cardiac rehabilitation. By the time Tri-City Hospital changed its name to Tri-City Medical Center in 1985, the hospital had also developed a [[MRI|magnetic resonance imaging center]], a neonatal intensive care unit, and an updated emergency department.


==Medical Specialties==
==Medical Specialties==


As a full-service public hospital, '''Tri-City Medical Center''' provides a wide range of healthcare services, including [[Primary Care Behavioral health|behavioral health services]], [[home health care]], [[Medical aesthetics|laser and aesthetics]], and [[Physical Therapy|rehabilitation services]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Our Services|url=http://www.tricitymed.org/services/|work=tricitymed.org|accessdate=16 April 2013}}</ref> The following services, however, are considered to be its medical specialities:
As a full-service public hospital, Tri-City Medical Center provides a wide range of healthcare services, including [[Primary Care Behavioral health|behavioral health services]], [[home health care]], and [[Physical Therapy|rehabilitation services]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tricitymed.org/medical-services/|title=Medical Services|last=|first=|date=|website=tricitymed.org|publisher=|access-date=|work=|accessdate=2 August 2016}}</ref> The following services, however, are considered to be its medical specialties:


*[[Cancer care|Cancer]]: Accredited by the [[American College of Surgeons]] Commission on Cancer, Tri-City’s cancer service provides both chemotherapy and hormone therapy treatment, and contains a 30-bed cancer inpatient unit.<ref>{{cite web|title=Treatment and Care|url=http://www.tricitymed.org/services/oncology/treatment/|work=tricitymed.org|accessdate=16 April 2013}}</ref> In 2009 and 2010, the hospital averaged a 70 percent early diagnosis rate of [[breast cancer]], 10 percentage points above the national average.<ref>{{cite web|title=Report on Breast Cancer Early Diagnosis|url=http://www.tricitymed.org/services/oncology/clinical-data/|work=tricitymed.org|accessdate=16 April 2013}}</ref>
* [[Cancer care|Cancer]]: Accredited by the [[American College of Surgeons]] Commission on Cancer, Tri-City's cancer service provides chemotherapy, hormone therapy, immune or targeted therapy, and radiation therapy treatment.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tricitymed.org/medical-services/cancer/cancer-services/|title=Cancer Services & Treatment|last=|first=|date=|website=tricitymed.org|publisher=|access-date=|work=|accessdate=2 August 2016}}</ref> In 2016, Tri-City Medical Center became one of the first hospitals in San Diego County to offer [[intraoperative radiation therapy]] for patients with early-stage breast cancer.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tricitymed.org/2016/08/tri-city-medical-center-launches-intraoperative-radiation-therapy-early-stage-breast-cancer-patients/|title=Tri-City Medical Center Launches Intraoperative Radiation Therapy for Early-Stage Breast Cancer Patients - Tri-City Medical Center|date=2016-08-10|website=Tri-City Medical Center|language=en-US|access-date=2016-08-17}}</ref>
*[[Emergency Medicine|Emergency Services]]: The TCMC Emergency Department contains a San Diego County designated Heart Attack Receiving Center, as well a Joint Commission designated Primary Stroke Receiving Center.<ref>{{cite web|title=Emergency Medical Services|url=http://www.co.san-diego.ca.us/hhsa/programs/phs/emergency_medical_services/prehospital_system.html|work=Count of San Diego|accessdate=16 April 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Vega|first=Jose|title=Joint Commission Certified Stroke Centers by State|url=http://stroke.about.com/od/strokestatistics/a/CertifiedCenter.htm|work=about.com|accessdate=16 April 2013}}</ref> The department provides 41 beds for critical injuries and illnesses, as well as six beds for less severe illnesses and injuries.<ref>{{cite web|title=Treatment and Care|url=http://www.tricitymed.org/services/emergency/|work=tricitymed.org|accessdate=16 April 2013}}</ref>
* [[Emergency Medicine|Emergency Services]]: The TCMC Emergency Department contains a San Diego County designated Heart Attack Receiving Center, as well a Joint Commission designated Primary Stroke Receiving Center.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tricitymed.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Tri-City-Medical-Center-Honored-with-Mission-Lifeline-Achievement-Award.pdf|title=Tri-City Medical Center Honored with Mission: Lifeline Achievement Award|last=|first=|date=|website=tricitymed.org|publisher=|access-date=|work=|accessdate=2 August 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.qualitycheck.org/quality-report/?keyword=tri-city%2520medical%2520center&bsnid=9995|title=Quality Report {{!}} QualityCheck.org|website=www.qualitycheck.org|access-date=2016-08-02}}</ref> The department provides 41 beds for critical injuries and illnesses, as well as six beds for less severe illnesses and injuries.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tricitymed.org/medical-services/emergency-services/|title=Emergency Services|last=|first=|date=|website=tricitymed.org|publisher=|access-date=|work=|accessdate=2 August 2016}}</ref>
*[[Coronary Care Unit|Heart Care]]: Tri-City Medical Center’s Cardiovascular Health Institute provides [[cardiothoracic surgery]], [[interventional radiology]], and [[vascular surgery]], among other [[Cardiology|cardiological services]]. The recipient of the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Primary Stroke Centers, the Institute also became, in 2009, the first nationally accredited Chest Pain Center in San Diego County.<ref>{{cite web|title=Emergency Department|url=http://www.tricitymed.org/services/emergency/|work=tricitymed.org|accessdate=16 April 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Tri-City Medical Center Receives Chest Pain Center Accreditation|url=http://www.tricitymed.org/app/files/public/1843/pdf-Press-Release---Chest-Pain-Center-Accreditation-_2_.pdf|work=tricitymed.org|publisher=Society of Chest Pain Centers|accessdate=16 April 2013}}</ref> The closely affiliated Center for Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine employs the only nationally certified wound care physician in San Diego County.<ref>{{cite web|title=Wound Care|url=http://www.tricitymed.org/services/wound-care/|work=tricitymed.org|accessdate=16 April 2013}}</ref>
* [[Coronary Care Unit|Heart Care]]: Tri-City Medical Center's Cardiovascular Health Institute provides [[cardiothoracic surgery]], [[interventional radiology]], and [[vascular surgery]], among other [[Cardiology|cardiological services]]. The recipient of the Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for Primary Stroke Centers, the institute also became, in 2009, the first nationally accredited Chest Pain Center in San Diego County.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tricitymed.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Tri-City-Medical-Center-Receives-Re-Certification-for-Primary-Stroke-Center-Designation.pdf|title=Tri-City Medical Center Receives Re-Certification for Primary Stroke Center Designation|last=|first=|date=|website=tricitymed.org|access-date=|work=|accessdate=2 August 2016}}</ref>
*[[Orthopedic]]s: TCMC’s Orthopaedic and Spine Institute performs [[Hip replacement|hip]], [[Knee replacement|knee]], and [[shoulder replacement]]s, as well as [[Laminectomy|laminectomies]] and [[spinal fusion]]s, among other orthopaedic procedures.<ref>{{cite web|title=Orthopaedic and Spine Institute|url=http://www.tricitymed.org/services/orthopedic/our-services/|work=tricitymed.org|accessdate=16 April 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Vitamin E total knee replacement performed at Tri-City Medical Center|url=http://www.news-medical.net/news/20120806/Vitamin-E-total-knee-replacement-performed-at-Tri-City-Medical-Center.aspx|work=News Medical|accessdate=16 April 2013}}</ref> In July 2012, Tri-City became the first hospital in San Diego County to perform a vitamin E Total Knee Replacement.
* [[Orthopedic]]s: TCMC's Orthopaedic and Spine Institute performs [[Hip replacement|hip]], [[Knee replacement|knee]], and [[shoulder replacement]]s, as well as [[Laminectomy|laminectomies]] and [[spinal fusion]]s, among other orthopaedic procedures. In July 2012, Tri-City became the first hospital in San Diego County to perform a Vitamin E Total Knee Replacement.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tricitymed.org/2012/08/countys-first-vitamin-e-total-knee-replacement-performed-tri-city-medical-center/|title=County’s first Vitamin E total knee replacement performed at Tri-City Medical Center|last=|first=|date=|website=tricitymed.org|publisher=|access-date=|work=|accessdate=2 August 2016}}</ref>
*[[Robotic Surgery]]: Tri-City uses robotic systems to perform a number of surgical procedures, and is the only hospital in San Diego County with more than one such system: the hospital implements the [[Da Vinci Surgical System]] to perform select procedures in [[General Surgery|general surgery]], [[gynecology]], heart care, orthopaedics, and [[urology]]; the Mazor Robotic Renaissance System to perform select spinal surgeries; and Blue Belt Technologies’ NavioPFS to perform partial knee replacements.<ref>{{cite web|title=Robotically Guided Surgery|url=http://www.tricitymed.org/services/surgical/robotics/|work=tricitymed.org|accessdate=16 April 2013}}</ref>
* [[Robotic Surgery]]: Tri-City uses robotic systems to perform a number of surgical procedures, and is the only hospital in San Diego County with more than one such system: the hospital implements the [[Da Vinci Surgical System]] to perform select procedures in [[General Surgery|general surgery]], [[gynecology]], heart care, orthopaedics, and [[urology]].
*[[Women's Health|Women’s Care]]: '''Tri-City Medical Center''' has the second largest [[neonatal intensive care unit]] in San Diego County (second only to [[Rady Children's Hospital|Rady Children’s Hospital]]), with more than 100 registered nurses and licensed vocational nurses.<ref>{{cite web|title=Childbirth Center|url=http://www.tricitymed.org/services/womens/childbirth/#Staff/|work=tricitymed.org|accessdate=16 April 2013}}</ref>


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==Facilities and Current Operations==
==Research==


Tri-City Medical Center's main campus is located at 4002 Vista Way in [[Oceanside, California]].
'''Tri-City Medical Center''' performs more than 20 [[clinical research]] studies a year, often in close affiliation with the [[University of California, San Diego]] medical staff. TCMC also conducts research in partnership with independent physicians and practices, regional pediatric care facilities, primary care facilities, and outpatient treatment satellites.


Adjacent to Tri-City Wellness Center, located at 6260 El Camino Real, is the award-winning Center for Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine. Together, the hospital system has a partnership with more than 700 physicians and handles nearly 200,000 outpatient visitors a year, about 17,000 of whom are admitted.
The hospital’s research currently focuses in the following areas: [[cardiovascular disease]]; [[cellulitis]]; [[endocrinology]]; [[hematology]] / [[oncology]]; [[hepatology]]; [[infection]]; [[mental health]]; [[pneumonia]]; and [[stroke]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Sponsors / CRO / Professionals|url=http://www.tricitymed.org/services/clinical-research/sponsors/|work=tricitymed.org|accessdate=16 April 2013}}</ref>


The hospital's 388 licensed beds are utilized to a wide variety of ends. Tri-City treats around 92,000 patients a year on an outpatient basis and over 70,000 patients a year through its 24-hour Emergency Department.
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==Facilities and current operations==


Tri-City Medical Center’s main campus is located at 4002 Vista Way in Oceanside, California. Its second campus, the Tri-City Health and Wellness Complex, is located at 6260 El Camino Real in Carlsbad; the Complex comprises the Tri-City Wellness Center and secondary locations of Tri-City’s Occupational Medicine program and award-winning Wound Care Center.<ref>{{cite web|title=My Health, My Community|url=http://www.tricitymed.org/app/files/public/1917/pdf-TCMC_Fall10_Newsletter_r8-WEB.pdf|work=tricitymed.org|accessdate=16 April 2013}}</ref> Together, the hospital system employs more than 500 physicians and handles nearly 200,000 outpatient visitors a year, about 17,000 of whom are admitted.<ref>{{cite web|title=Tri-City Medical Center Details|url=http://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals/area/ca/tri-city-medical-center-6932267/details|work=U.S. News & World Report|accessdate=16 April 2013}}</ref>

The hospital’s 397 licensed beds are utilized to a wide variety of ends. Tri-City treats around 92,000 patients a year on an outpatient basis, and about 70,000 patients a year through its 24-hour Emergency Department. Tri-City also delivers nearly 3,000 babies a year.<ref>{{cite web|title=Cardiovascular Health Institute 2011 Annual Report|url=http://www.tricitymed.org/app/files/public/2199/pdf-publications-CVHI-Annual-Report-FY11-Final.pdf|work=tricitymed.org|accessdate=16 April 2013}}</ref>

Recently, TCMC has been expanding its facilities in order to increase its range of services. In the last six years, Tri-City has built the Orthopaedic and Spine Institute (2011), the Cardiovascular Health Institute (2010), the Tri-City Medical Office Building in Carlsbad (2010), the Tri-City Wellness Center (2009), and the Center for Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine (2008).<ref>{{cite web|title=My Health, My Community|url=http://www.tricitymed.org/app/files/public/1917/pdf-TCMC_Fall10_Newsletter_r8-WEB.pdf|work=tricitymed.org|accessdate=16 April 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Tri-City Medical Center’s Orthopaedic and Spine Institute Opening in April|url=http://www.tricitymed.org/news/2011/orthopaedic-and-spine-institute-opening-/|work=tricitymed.org|accessdate=16 April 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Tri-City Medical Center – Heroic Health|url=http://www.oceansidechamber.com/live/health_care.aspx|work=Oceanside Chamber of Commerce|accessdate=16 April 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Gastaldo|first=John|title=Reluctant hospital district signs option to buy Wellness Center|url=http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2010/jul/25/reluctant-hospital-district-signs-option-to-buy/|work=Union Tribune|publisher=U-T San Diego|accessdate=16 April 2013}}</ref> In the near future, Tri-City hopes to expand further by building a central power plant, an outpatient services building, and/or a new hospital building for its intensive care unit and emergency department, among other ideas.<ref>{{cite web|title=Vision 2020 Campaign|url=http://www.tricitymed.org/ways-to-give/foundation/what-we-are-doing/vision-2020-campaign/|work=tricitymed.org|accessdate=16 April 2013}}</ref>

==The Hospital in Popular Culture==

In recent years, '''Tri-City Medical Center''' has been the presenting sponsor of the [[Mercury Insurance Open]], a [[Women's Tennis Association|Women’s Tennis Association]] (WTA) event held annually at [[La Costa Resort and Spa]] in Carlsbad.<ref>{{cite web|title=Mercury Insurance Open Presented by Tri-City Medical Center|url=http://www.tricitymed.org/health-wellness/tennis-tournament/|work=tricitymed.org|accessdate=16 April 2013}}</ref>

TCMC also hosts the annual Carlsbad Marathon & Half Marathon. In 2013, the marathon featured more than 8,000 participants from 47 states and 30 countries.<ref>{{cite web|title=Tri-City Medical Center Carlsbad Marathon|url=http://www.tricitymed.org/health-wellness/marathon/|work=tricitymed.org|accessdate=16 April 2013}}</ref>

==Leadership==

'''Board of Directors'''
*Larry Schallock—Chairperson
*Cyril F. Kellett, MD—Vice Chairperson
*Julie Nygaard—Secretary
*RoseMarie V. Reno—Treasurer
* Ramona Finnila-Assistant Secretary
* James Dagostino, DPT, PT-Assistant Treasurer
* Paul V. L. Campo – Member, Board of Directors

'''Executive Management Team'''
*Casey Fatch Interim CEO
*Sharon Schultz, RN—Chief Nurse Executive / Chief Clinical Officer
*Steven Dietlin-Chief Financial Officer
*David Bennett—Chief Marketing Officer
*Matthew Soskins—Compliance Officer
*Michael DeMott—Vice President, Operational Improvement and Service Excellence
*Francisco J. Valle—Vice President, Marketing, Community Relations, and Special Projects
*Rob Velasco—Vice President, Information Technology
*Wayne Knight—Executive Director, Healthcare Reform & Contracting
*Mary Diamond—Senior Director, Nursing
*Scott Livingstone—Senior Director, Clinical Efficiency & Alternative Care
*Ray Rivas—Senior Director, Revenue Cycle
*Robert Walsh—Senior Director, Finance / Comptroller
*Steve Young—Senior Director, Ancillary Services
*Marcia Cavanaugh—Director, Risk Management
*Jodie Wingo—Director, Market Development<ref>{{cite web|title=Executive Management Team|url=http://www.tricitymed.org/about-us/leadership/|work=tricitymed.org|accessdate=16 April 2013}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
*{{official website|http://tricitymed.org}}
* {{official website|http://tricitymed.org}}
*[http://gis.oshpd.ca.gov/atlas/places/facility/106370780 This hospital in the CA Healthcare Atlas] A project by OSHPD
* [http://gis.oshpd.ca.gov/atlas/places/facility/106370780 This hospital in the CA Healthcare Atlas] A project by OSHPD
*[http://www.tricitywellness.com/ Tri-City Wellness Center]
* [http://www.tricitywellness.com/ Tri-City Wellness Center]


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33°11′7.91″N 117°17′25.63″W / 33.1855306°N 117.2904528°W / 33.1855306; -117.2904528

Tri-City Medical Center
Company typeCommunity Owned
IndustryHealthcare
FoundedOceanside, United States (1961 (1961))
FounderCommunity Leaders (Business and Political)
Headquarters
Oceanside, California
,
United States
Area served
Tri-City, California
Key people
Dr. Gene Ma (CEO)
ServicesHeart Care, Orthopaedics, Robotic Surgery, Emergency Services, Cancer, Behavioral Health
RevenueUS$400 Million
Number of employees
1,500
Websitewww.tricitymed.org

Tri-City Medical Center (Tri-City or TCMC), founded in 1961, is a full-service, acute-care public hospital in Oceanside, California. Located 40 miles north of San Diego, Tri-City serves three major cities in the North County section of San Diego County: Oceanside, Vista, and Carlsbad. The hospital also owns and operates nearby outpatient services.

TCMC is administered by the Tri-City Healthcare District, a Health District of California.[1]

History

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The Tri-City Medical Center was founded in 1961 after voters elected to form the Tri-City Hospital District, approving a bond issue to pay for the cost of land and construction. At the time, northern San Diego County was a rural area with little medical infrastructure, and community leaders from Carlsbad, Oceanside, and Vista knew the region needed a modern local hospital in order to grow. The finished product, originally named the Tri-City Hospital, was the outcome of their labor.

When Tri-City Medical Center first opened, it was a relatively small facility, with only 42 physicians on staff; as North County's population continued to grow, it quickly became apparent that the hospital would need to expand. In the 1970s, responding to demand, Tri-City added a cardiopulmonary lab, additional surgical suites, and a 42-bed maternity unit. In the 1980s, the hospital expanded further, adding a four-story wing and remodeling existing facilities. It also increased its range of services, creating a mental health unit and a dialysis center, and began providing cardiac rehabilitation. By the time Tri-City Hospital changed its name to Tri-City Medical Center in 1985, the hospital had also developed a magnetic resonance imaging center, a neonatal intensive care unit, and an updated emergency department.

Medical Specialties

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As a full-service public hospital, Tri-City Medical Center provides a wide range of healthcare services, including behavioral health services, home health care, and rehabilitation services.[2] The following services, however, are considered to be its medical specialties:

  • Cancer: Accredited by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer, Tri-City's cancer service provides chemotherapy, hormone therapy, immune or targeted therapy, and radiation therapy treatment.[3] In 2016, Tri-City Medical Center became one of the first hospitals in San Diego County to offer intraoperative radiation therapy for patients with early-stage breast cancer.[4]
  • Emergency Services: The TCMC Emergency Department contains a San Diego County designated Heart Attack Receiving Center, as well a Joint Commission designated Primary Stroke Receiving Center.[5][6] The department provides 41 beds for critical injuries and illnesses, as well as six beds for less severe illnesses and injuries.[7]
  • Heart Care: Tri-City Medical Center's Cardiovascular Health Institute provides cardiothoracic surgery, interventional radiology, and vascular surgery, among other cardiological services. The recipient of the Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for Primary Stroke Centers, the institute also became, in 2009, the first nationally accredited Chest Pain Center in San Diego County.[8]
  • Orthopedics: TCMC's Orthopaedic and Spine Institute performs hip, knee, and shoulder replacements, as well as laminectomies and spinal fusions, among other orthopaedic procedures. In July 2012, Tri-City became the first hospital in San Diego County to perform a Vitamin E Total Knee Replacement.[9]
  • Robotic Surgery: Tri-City uses robotic systems to perform a number of surgical procedures, and is the only hospital in San Diego County with more than one such system: the hospital implements the Da Vinci Surgical System to perform select procedures in general surgery, gynecology, heart care, orthopaedics, and urology.

Facilities and Current Operations

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Tri-City Medical Center's main campus is located at 4002 Vista Way in Oceanside, California.

Adjacent to Tri-City Wellness Center, located at 6260 El Camino Real, is the award-winning Center for Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine. Together, the hospital system has a partnership with more than 700 physicians and handles nearly 200,000 outpatient visitors a year, about 17,000 of whom are admitted.

The hospital's 388 licensed beds are utilized to a wide variety of ends. Tri-City treats around 92,000 patients a year on an outpatient basis and over 70,000 patients a year through its 24-hour Emergency Department.


References

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  1. ^ "California's Healthcare Districts". Association of California Healthcare Districts (ACHD). Retrieved 2 August 2016.
  2. ^ "Medical Services". tricitymed.org. Retrieved 2 August 2016.
  3. ^ "Cancer Services & Treatment". tricitymed.org. Retrieved 2 August 2016.
  4. ^ "Tri-City Medical Center Launches Intraoperative Radiation Therapy for Early-Stage Breast Cancer Patients - Tri-City Medical Center". Tri-City Medical Center. 2016-08-10. Retrieved 2016-08-17.
  5. ^ "Tri-City Medical Center Honored with Mission: Lifeline Achievement Award" (PDF). tricitymed.org. Retrieved 2 August 2016.
  6. ^ "Quality Report | QualityCheck.org". www.qualitycheck.org. Retrieved 2016-08-02.
  7. ^ "Emergency Services". tricitymed.org. Retrieved 2 August 2016.
  8. ^ "Tri-City Medical Center Receives Re-Certification for Primary Stroke Center Designation" (PDF). tricitymed.org. Retrieved 2 August 2016.
  9. ^ "County's first Vitamin E total knee replacement performed at Tri-City Medical Center". tricitymed.org. Retrieved 2 August 2016.
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