Alpine
Alpine, CA · Health
Voice of San Diego
Two Supes Think County Should Own Tijuana River Pollution Crisis
Around 1 a.m. this morning, about 13 million gallons of water, sewage and who knows what else flowed down the Tijuana River, across the border and into the United States. At around 5 a.m., the level of sewer gas (called hydrogen sulfide) wafting off the river measured twice what the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency considers safe to breathe.
EurekAlert
UC San Diego Health and West Health accelerate future of patient care
America’s health care system is under pressure with demand rising, hospital capacity strained and the number of patients who need care the most increasing faster than the system was built to serve. UC San Diego Health and West Health are addressing this nationwide reality, and together, have launched the West Health Accelerator at UC San Diego Health.
Victorville Daily Press
Adelanto moves toward data center zoning update following San Diego tour
A day after Adelanto Mayor Pro Tem Daniel Ramos and Councilmember Amanda Uptergrove visited the ScaleMatrix Data Center in San Diego, the city of Adelanto posted a notice for a public hearing regarding land use zoning updates. The proposed amendment would update the Adelanto Municipal Code to identify additional land uses that may be fit for energy and utility facilities, data centers, battery energy storage, and microchip, semiconductor and drone manufacturing. The amendment will only ratify the language used in zoning codes. It will not approve development, grant entitlements, change development standards or authorize construction. Residents are invited to make their voices heard at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 19, at 12000 Stadium Way, Adelanto. Read More: Mojave Desert pipeline conversion promises new water supply "Don't believe all the misconceptions and misinformation about new and improved data centers," Ramos captioned a photo of him and Uptergrove on his Instagram story in front of ScaleMatrix's data processing machines. "It might be true for the old models and technology, but these are not the same. Get out, tour some and educate yourself." Supporters say the move could bring investment and jobs to Adelanto. The proposal has also prompted concerns from some residents,
EurekAlert
UC San Diego Health No. 1 in California, makes national honor roll
UC San Diego Health and its three hospitals (Hillcrest Medical Center, Jacobs Medical Center and East Campus Medical Center) have been ranked as the top care facilities in California and the region and among the top 20 in the nation according to the 2026-2027 U.S. News & World Report "Best Hospitals" survey. UC San Diego Health has been ranked number one in San Diego for seven years in a row and is ranked nationally in more specialties than any other health system in the region.
KPBS
After years of delays, construction finishes on new VA San Diego spinal cord injury center
After five years of construction the Veterans Affairs department took charge of a new $205 million hospital in San Diego this month, a VA San Diego Healthcare System spokesperson said Monday. The almost 200,000-square-foot facility is next to the main hospital at the Jennifer Moreno VA Medical Center. The contract...
times-advocate.com
Neighborhood Healthcare names Edgar Bulloch, MD, Chief Medical Officer
Escondido-based Neighborhood Healthcare, a regional Federally Qualified Health Center providing a wide range of health services, has named Edgar Bulloch, MD, OB/GYN, Chief Medical Officer. He has served as the Associate Chief Medical Officer since 2023 and takes over for James Schultz, MD, who officially retires from the position at...
northcountydailystar.com
Heartiest Congratulations to Sharp Tri-City Medical Center
Heartiest congratulations to Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, Sharp Coronado Hospital, Sharp Grossmont Hospital, Sharp Memorial Hospital and Sharp Tri-City Medical Center for earning prestigious American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines® achievement awards. All five hospitals received recognition for outstanding stroke care, with each also earning Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll distinction. In addition. Sharp Chula Vista, Sharp Memorial and Sharp Tri-City were recognized for excellence in cardiovascular care. These awards highlight the incredible dedication of our physicians, nurses and care teams who provide high quality, evidence-based care every day and continuously work to improve outcomes for our patients. Thanks to all our caregivers for helping Sharp set the standard for stroke and heart care across our region.
coronadotimes.com
Sudden cardiac arrest survivor reunites with Coronado first responders and Sharp Memorial staff who saved his life
Nearly three months after suffering a sudden cardiac arrest while attending a conference in Coronado, Brian Harris, Chief of the Catawba Nation in South Carolina, returned to Fire Station 36 on Saturday morning to personally thank the Coronado paramedics, firefighters, and the Sharp Memorial medical team whose quick actions helped save his life.