Tree auction to benefit injured Marines
The Park Hyatt Aviara Resort continues its tradition of raising money for the Semper Fi Injured Marine Fund this holiday season with the Festival of Trees, a silent auction of professionally-decorated trees.
The event, which allows hotel guests and local visitors to place bids on 10 professionally-trimmed trees that will be displayed in the hotel lobby, will be held Nov. 29 through Dec. 29. In the past, winners have bid as high as $3,000 to take one of the trees home.
The resort is seeking sponsors to help "present" the trees. Packages are $1,500 for sponsors and $750 for cosponsors, with 100 percent of the net proceeds forwarded to the Semper Fi Foundation. Sponsorship deadline is Nov. 17. To reserve a sponsorship, contact Gigi Knowles at [email protected] or call 760-603-6867.
TRI-CITY BREAKS GROUND
Tri-City Medical Center held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new 57,476 square-foot medical office. When complete, the state-of-the-art building will house physician offices and the Orthopaedic and Spine Institute.
The 'green' building will have an easily-accessible, patient-friendly entrance and a new signal light on Vista Way. The building is scheduled to open fall 2012.
Fire Department,Tri-City CEO honored
The San Diego Business Journal honored the Carlsbad Fire Department and Tri-City Medical Center CEO Larry Anderson at its annual Healthcare Champion Awards.
The CFD was honored in the Emergency Medicine category, while Anderson was the winner of the Hospital Administration and Leadership category.
The weekly newspaper honored the fire department for being "one of the first agencies to provide not only paramedic services, but actually put paramedics in trucks, with 90 percent of the city's firefighters certified paramedics." The department was also one of the first agencies to use smart phones to transmit patient information to hospitals and spearheaded the Boundary Drop System and lowered response times by collaborating with adjoining agencies.
Anderson was recognized for his vision and leadership in overseeing the significant financial and organizational turn-around at Tri-City Medical Center over the past two years.
"Larry Anderson has succeeded in assembling an impressive executive team of accomplished experts and developed breakthrough strategies to improve patient care and hospital management," said Craig Lindholm, Chair of the Tri-City Hospital Foundation board of directors. "His dedication was instrumental in returning Tri-City Medical Center to its position as North County's premier healthcare center and a nationally recognized healthcare leader."
Hallmarks of Tri-City's renaissance have included the launching of two centers of excellence?the Cardiovascular Health Institute in December 2010 and the Orthopaedic and Spine Institute in March 2011. In August the hospital also acquired the new state-of-the-art da Vinci Si HD Robotic Surgical System, the most advanced equipment available for complex surgeries. The new Tri-City Laser and Aesthetic Center adjacent the hospital's Carlsbad Wellness Center recently became the first hospital facility to be state-certified for laser and aesthetics.
Carlsbad Surgery Center event provides care for uninsured
In conjunction with the San Diego County Medical Society Foundation's program Project Access San Diego, Carlsbad Surgery Center hosted a community outreach event to benefit residents of San Diego's North County on Saturday August 27, 2011, at their facility located at 6121 Paso Del Norte in Carlsbad.
The event provided pro bono surgical procedures during the first in a series of several such events targeted to fulfill surgical needs for those less fortunate during the current challenging economic conditions.
Carlsbad Surgery Center, one of four outpatient surgical centers located in San Diego managed by Surgery One, contributed staffing, facility, equipment and supplies in support of Dr. Adam Fierer and the five patients he assisted through donated surgeries. Four out of the five patients helped required hernia surgery, and one had her gallbladder removed.
"The patients were all in great need of abdominal surgery to restore their health, return to work and care for their families," CEO Scott Leggett said.
Cecilia Piementel had suffered with pain for more than 10 years, and needed a hernia belt just to walk around.
"I am so grateful to Dr. Fierer and everyone at the surgery center," Piementel said. "I am looking forward to being able to walk without pain and take better care of myself."
With an increase in the number of area residents who have no health insurance due to rising premium costs, reduced employment benefits and increasing unemployment, those who need specialty healthcare services have few options.
The US Census Bureau reports that 27 percent of California adults under age 65 were uninsured in 2009. The San Diego County Medical Society Foundation's Project Access San Diego has assisted more than 900 patients with specialty care since the program's inception in early 2009, and the need continues to rise.
Leggett aspires to schedule on-going Surgery Saturdays with Project Access to increase the capacity of the Medical Society Foundation meet urgent needs.
Lagoon's volunteer of the year named
The Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation has named Karen Cowles of Carlsbad its 2011 Volunteer of the Year. The annual award recognizes an outstanding volunteer for their contribution to the foundation and Lagoon Discovery Center.
A longtime member of the Lagoon Foundation, Cowles dedicates numerous hours each month assisting AHLF staff with projects, festivals, exhibits and visitors.
"Karen represents all of our incredible volunteers who play a critical role in the work of our non-profit organization", said Executive Director Lisa Cannon-Rodman. "Her passion and knowledge of California history make her an exemplary docent. Karen's can-do and enthusiastic spirit make her a go-to volunteer for a wide variety of tasks." Cowles will be honored at the Volunteer luncheon by the North County Philanthropy Council in November.
The AHLF and Discovery Center serve a vital role in the North County area as stewards of the Agua Hedionda Lagoon. As the impacts of development continue to encroach on the remaining wetlands and wildlife of our beautiful region, the Lagoon Foundation strives to educate about the importance of maintaining the beauty and vitality of our lagoon while ensuring a balance of recreational opportunities.
The AHLF has an innovative and cooperative school program between North County schools and the AHLF, designed to awaken in our children the need to appreciate and care for the natural environment. They provide hands-on field trips, which stress responsible interaction with our natural surroundings and create awareness of the impact of day-to-day human activities. Aside from the School Program, they hold numerous festivals and lectures throughout the year on environmental topics, providing families with free or low-cost, fun and educational events.
Visit www.aguahedionda.org for event listings.
Paon restaurant lauded by Zagat
Paon Restaurant has been voted the No. 1 restaurant in Carlsbad, No. 2 in San Diego and No. 3 in the state of California, according to Zagat, the nation's leading customer-driven review site and guide.
In addition to this prestigious designation, Paon located at 560 Carlsbad Village Drive has been voted No. 1 by the users of www.opentable.com as a "Diners Choice" in North San Diego County in 10 categories, including: best ambiance, best food, best overall, best service, fit for foodies, great for lunch, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, and special occasion.
Since it's opening in August of 2009, Paon has taken cuisine and service to a new level in the San Diego restaurant scene.
Paon has created a local and regional buzz amongst the food and wine community. With its dining room, bar area, patio dining, and wine tasting bar / retail store, Paon is already a destination for the regions foodies and wine aficionados.
POSEIDON DONATES TO LAGOON, Poseidon Resources donated $3,932.64 to the Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation. Poseidon obtained the money from the Surfrider Foundation from court-ordered compensation after lawsuits against the Carlsbad Desalination Project were dismissed.
Chamber members, send your news releases and other news announcements to Editor Jos? A. L?pez by emailing [email protected].
The Park Hyatt Aviara Resort continues its tradition of raising money for the Semper Fi Injured Marine Fund this holiday season with the Festival of Trees, a silent auction of professionally-decorated trees.
The event, which allows hotel guests and local visitors to place bids on 10 professionally-trimmed trees that will be displayed in the hotel lobby, will be held Nov. 29 through Dec. 29. In the past, winners have bid as high as $3,000 to take one of the trees home.
The resort is seeking sponsors to help "present" the trees. Packages are $1,500 for sponsors and $750 for cosponsors, with 100 percent of the net proceeds forwarded to the Semper Fi Foundation. Sponsorship deadline is Nov. 17. To reserve a sponsorship, contact Gigi Knowles at [email protected] or call 760-603-6867.
TRI-CITY BREAKS GROUND
Tri-City Medical Center held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new 57,476 square-foot medical office. When complete, the state-of-the-art building will house physician offices and the Orthopaedic and Spine Institute.
The 'green' building will have an easily-accessible, patient-friendly entrance and a new signal light on Vista Way. The building is scheduled to open fall 2012.
Fire Department,Tri-City CEO honored
The San Diego Business Journal honored the Carlsbad Fire Department and Tri-City Medical Center CEO Larry Anderson at its annual Healthcare Champion Awards.
The CFD was honored in the Emergency Medicine category, while Anderson was the winner of the Hospital Administration and Leadership category.
The weekly newspaper honored the fire department for being "one of the first agencies to provide not only paramedic services, but actually put paramedics in trucks, with 90 percent of the city's firefighters certified paramedics." The department was also one of the first agencies to use smart phones to transmit patient information to hospitals and spearheaded the Boundary Drop System and lowered response times by collaborating with adjoining agencies.
Anderson was recognized for his vision and leadership in overseeing the significant financial and organizational turn-around at Tri-City Medical Center over the past two years.
"Larry Anderson has succeeded in assembling an impressive executive team of accomplished experts and developed breakthrough strategies to improve patient care and hospital management," said Craig Lindholm, Chair of the Tri-City Hospital Foundation board of directors. "His dedication was instrumental in returning Tri-City Medical Center to its position as North County's premier healthcare center and a nationally recognized healthcare leader."
Hallmarks of Tri-City's renaissance have included the launching of two centers of excellence?the Cardiovascular Health Institute in December 2010 and the Orthopaedic and Spine Institute in March 2011. In August the hospital also acquired the new state-of-the-art da Vinci Si HD Robotic Surgical System, the most advanced equipment available for complex surgeries. The new Tri-City Laser and Aesthetic Center adjacent the hospital's Carlsbad Wellness Center recently became the first hospital facility to be state-certified for laser and aesthetics.
Carlsbad Surgery Center event provides care for uninsured
In conjunction with the San Diego County Medical Society Foundation's program Project Access San Diego, Carlsbad Surgery Center hosted a community outreach event to benefit residents of San Diego's North County on Saturday August 27, 2011, at their facility located at 6121 Paso Del Norte in Carlsbad.
The event provided pro bono surgical procedures during the first in a series of several such events targeted to fulfill surgical needs for those less fortunate during the current challenging economic conditions.
Carlsbad Surgery Center, one of four outpatient surgical centers located in San Diego managed by Surgery One, contributed staffing, facility, equipment and supplies in support of Dr. Adam Fierer and the five patients he assisted through donated surgeries. Four out of the five patients helped required hernia surgery, and one had her gallbladder removed.
"The patients were all in great need of abdominal surgery to restore their health, return to work and care for their families," CEO Scott Leggett said.
Cecilia Piementel had suffered with pain for more than 10 years, and needed a hernia belt just to walk around.
"I am so grateful to Dr. Fierer and everyone at the surgery center," Piementel said. "I am looking forward to being able to walk without pain and take better care of myself."
With an increase in the number of area residents who have no health insurance due to rising premium costs, reduced employment benefits and increasing unemployment, those who need specialty healthcare services have few options.
The US Census Bureau reports that 27 percent of California adults under age 65 were uninsured in 2009. The San Diego County Medical Society Foundation's Project Access San Diego has assisted more than 900 patients with specialty care since the program's inception in early 2009, and the need continues to rise.
Leggett aspires to schedule on-going Surgery Saturdays with Project Access to increase the capacity of the Medical Society Foundation meet urgent needs.
Lagoon's volunteer of the year named
The Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation has named Karen Cowles of Carlsbad its 2011 Volunteer of the Year. The annual award recognizes an outstanding volunteer for their contribution to the foundation and Lagoon Discovery Center.
A longtime member of the Lagoon Foundation, Cowles dedicates numerous hours each month assisting AHLF staff with projects, festivals, exhibits and visitors.
"Karen represents all of our incredible volunteers who play a critical role in the work of our non-profit organization", said Executive Director Lisa Cannon-Rodman. "Her passion and knowledge of California history make her an exemplary docent. Karen's can-do and enthusiastic spirit make her a go-to volunteer for a wide variety of tasks." Cowles will be honored at the Volunteer luncheon by the North County Philanthropy Council in November.
The AHLF and Discovery Center serve a vital role in the North County area as stewards of the Agua Hedionda Lagoon. As the impacts of development continue to encroach on the remaining wetlands and wildlife of our beautiful region, the Lagoon Foundation strives to educate about the importance of maintaining the beauty and vitality of our lagoon while ensuring a balance of recreational opportunities.
The AHLF has an innovative and cooperative school program between North County schools and the AHLF, designed to awaken in our children the need to appreciate and care for the natural environment. They provide hands-on field trips, which stress responsible interaction with our natural surroundings and create awareness of the impact of day-to-day human activities. Aside from the School Program, they hold numerous festivals and lectures throughout the year on environmental topics, providing families with free or low-cost, fun and educational events.
Visit www.aguahedionda.org for event listings.
Paon restaurant lauded by Zagat
Paon Restaurant has been voted the No. 1 restaurant in Carlsbad, No. 2 in San Diego and No. 3 in the state of California, according to Zagat, the nation's leading customer-driven review site and guide.
In addition to this prestigious designation, Paon located at 560 Carlsbad Village Drive has been voted No. 1 by the users of www.opentable.com as a "Diners Choice" in North San Diego County in 10 categories, including: best ambiance, best food, best overall, best service, fit for foodies, great for lunch, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, and special occasion.
Since it's opening in August of 2009, Paon has taken cuisine and service to a new level in the San Diego restaurant scene.
Paon has created a local and regional buzz amongst the food and wine community. With its dining room, bar area, patio dining, and wine tasting bar / retail store, Paon is already a destination for the regions foodies and wine aficionados.
POSEIDON DONATES TO LAGOON, Poseidon Resources donated $3,932.64 to the Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation. Poseidon obtained the money from the Surfrider Foundation from court-ordered compensation after lawsuits against the Carlsbad Desalination Project were dismissed.
Chamber members, send your news releases and other news announcements to Editor Jos? A. L?pez by emailing [email protected].