Tri-City Medical Center

05/06/2026

Care is the cornerstone of our hospital, and our nurses are the backbone of who we are. As we kick off National Nurses Week, starting on National Nurses Day, we celebrate the kindness, compassion, and dedication you bring to our patients each and every day.

To celebrate day one, we started the morning bright and early with a breakfast burrito bar served by members of our executive team.

Team members from across our floors came down in shifts to build their own breakfast burritos and bring them back to their stations, a tasty start to the week indeed.

Thank you to the incredible teams of nurses that continue to show us what it means to be Tri-City. From volunteering at community events, being part of landmark operations to passing the torch to the next generation of caregivers,
we are proud to celebrate you this week and every week.

05/01/2026

Tri-City Medical Center is thrilled to announce the 2026 Annual Lung Force Walk on Sunday, May 31st at the Carlsbad Flower Fields! The walk will begin at 9:30, check-in and walk up registration will begin at 8am.

The annual Lung Force Walk is hosted by the American Lung Association, in partnership with SHARP HealthCare. This year, the ALA has selected Tri-City Medical Center’s President & CEO, Dr. Gene Ma, as the honorary chair!

We hope you will join us in support to help raise awareness to defeat lung cancer and other lung diseases like asthma and COPD and ensure clean air for all.

We are anticipating over 2,000 participants this year to experience a beautiful walk and open-air festival filled with educating activities for the whole family.

Explore the Lung Discovery Zone along with electric vehicles and public safety rigs. Furry friends are welcome too!

Sign up today using our QR code or by visiting: www.Lungforce.org/sandiego!

04/28/2026

Last week, Tri-City Medical Center, in partnership with The Tri-City Hospital Foundation , hosted our 2026 State of Tri-City.

The goal of the program was to invite local political, business, and medical leaders to our hospital for a firsthand look at what goes into delivering the quality, close-to-home care our friends and neighbors have relied on for so many years.

Speakers included:
President & CEO Dr. Gene Ma provided updates on Tri-City’s record financial turnaround, the impact of state and federal healthcare legislation on local care, and exciting developments across our campus including the remodeled Emergency Department, newly opened Psychiatric Health Facility, and our partnership with
DISC Sports & Spine Center.

Tri-City Healthcare District Chairperson Tracy Younger and Vice Chairperson Dr. Nina Chaya, alongside Tri-City Hospital Foundation President Jennifer Paroly.

To conclude the program, Chris Howard, President & CEO of Sharp HealthCare, shared insights on the future of healthcare in North County and what residents can expect in the coming year.

We extend a special thank you to our incredible staff who made this event such a success. From the continental buffet prepared by our Food and Nutrition team to our Auxilian volunteers serving as ushers and greeters. We could not have done it without you.

We also want to thank the following vendors who came to exhibit the latest in healthcare innovations. Intuitive , Abbott ,stryker , BIOTRONIK and Edwards Lifesciences

04/27/2026

Over the weekend Tri-City Medical Center served as a community drop-off site for National Drug Takeback Day!

Members of the Tri-City Hospital Foundation, Oceanside Police Department and Vista Community Clinic, helped safely collect over 25 pounds of expired medication for safe disposal.

We want to extend our thanks to our local law enforcement for their dedication and handling of the expired meds and to VCC Community Health Specialist, Natasha, who educated and distributed Narcan alongside us.

04/25/2026

TODAY, from 10am - 2pm, join us along with our friends at the Oceanside Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration - DEA for National Drug Takeback Day!

This community event provides a safe, convenient, and responsible way to dispose of unused or expired prescription drugs, while also helping to raise awareness about the potential for medication misuse and abuse.

If you or someone you know is looking to dispose of used and or expired medication please drop them off at the hospital roundabout this weekend!

04/22/2026

Please join us this Saturday, April 25, from 10am - 2pm as we partner with our friends at the Oceanside Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration - DEA for National Drug Takeback Day!

This community event provides a safe, convenient, and responsible way to dispose of unused or expired prescription drugs, while also helping to raise awareness about the potential for medication misuse and abuse.

If you or someone you know is looking to dispose of used and or expired medication please drop them off at the hospital roundabout this weekend!

04/10/2026

04/01/2026

Tri-City Medical Center is honored to be nominated by the community in five categories for The Coast News Best of North County for 2026!

The categories are:
- Best Non-Profit Organization
- Best Hospital
- Best Mental Health Services
- Best Place to Work
- Best Customer Service

Please consider supporting your local community hospital and cast your vote by going to:
www.votenorthcounty.com/TriCityMed or by scanning the QR Code!

Voting closes April 10th!

03/31/2026

03/30/2026

Yesterday, Today, and Always…

This National Doctors Day, we wish to celebrate the extraordinary physicians who continue to build upon our legacy of local world class healthcare our community has known for over 65 years.

From past to present, your dedication, expertise, and compassion have made a lasting difference in countless lives.

Thank you for all that you do today and every day.

03/26/2026

This past week Tri-City Medical Center welcomed five new members into the TCMC family with the graduation of our 2026 Spring RN New Grads!

Over the course of their four-week didactic (classroom-based instruction) our new grads learned the important skills that their teams use day in and day out. These include: Cerner Training, Policies and Procedures, Hand-Off Communication, Compliance & Patient Experience, Quality, Regulatory Compliance, PreOp/Post Op Patient Care, Infection Prevention, Fall Prevention, Medication Administration and so much more.

From the classroom to the clinical space our new grads learned hands on about: Patient Systems Assessment and Skills: Cardiac, Pulmonary, Skin & Wound, Neuro/Stroke, Venous Access, Musculoskeletal & Patient Mobility, Psychosocial, Diet/Nutrition, Diabetes, GI, GU

We want to thank our incredible team of educators that ensure every new grad is prepared for all aspects of patient care and are equipped with the essential knowledge, confidence and compassion that will see them, and their patients, thrive at the bed-side.