Aaron Byzak “Whether it’s their physical or mental health, men are notorious for suffering in silence,” said Aaron Byzak, Chief External Affairs Officer at Tri-City Medical Center. “Unless it’s an egregious challenge that they’re facing, guys seem more oriented toward just pushing through the pain. Unfortunately, when the warning signs get missed or ignored, their… Continue reading Men’s Health: Take Control and Stop Suffering in Silence
Stroke Awareness Month Stroke: Treatable and Preventable A stroke, commonly called a brain attack, most often occurs due to a blockage or rupture in a blood vessel in the brain. According to the American Stroke Association, an ischemic stroke is caused by a clot that is blocking the blood supply to the brain. A transient ischemic… Continue reading Stroke Awareness Month
Mental Health Awareness MonthTCMC’S Behavioral Health Team Available To Help You Enjoy Better Mental Health During the month of May, Tri-City’s behavioral health providers recognize and celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month. Although we see progress in prevailing attitudes toward mental health treatment, the fight against the stigma related to mental illness in our culture is… Continue reading Mental Health Awareness Month
George Fells, MSN, BS, RN-BC George Fells, MSN, BS, RN-BC is currently the Director of Acute Care Services, Telemetry and Inpatient Acute Rehabilitation at Tri-City Medical Center and oversees a team of approximately 350 nurses. As a Navy veteran with more than 40 years in healthcare – including 24 years as a registered nurse –… Continue reading Tri-City Medical Center Nurses – Making a Difference
Linda Wolff – President of the Tri-City Hospital Auxiliary“Our volunteers are like family,” said Linda Wolff, President of the Tri-City Hospital Auxiliary. “Many of our volunteers, or someone they know, have been patients at Tri-City Medical Center (TCMC) and they just want to give back. Volunteering gives people a sense of purpose and a chance… Continue reading Volunteering is a Family Affair at Tri-City Hospital Auxiliary
For National Doctor’s Day, we asked physicians at Tri-City Medical Center to share their personal stories about what inspired them to become doctors. Not surprisingly, all three used the word ‘caring’ to describe themselves as this is an underlying tenet for physicians; they all felt called to care for their patients, family and community. Kari… Continue reading Tri-City Medical Center Doctors: Called to Care
Tri-City Medical Center’s Interim President and CEO: Dr. Gene Ma Gene Ma, MD, FACEP, recently named Interim President and CEO at Tri-City Medical Center (TCMC), served as an emergency medicine physician at Tri-City Medical Center (TCMC) for more than 20 years and is a 10-time honoree of San Diego’s Top Doctors in emergency medicine. He… Continue reading Getting to Know Tri-City Medical Center’s Interim President and CEO: Dr. Gene Ma
Benny Oporto Earth Day on April 22, 2023 is a day to invest in our planet. According to earthday.org, we need to ‘act (boldly), innovate (broadly) and implement (equitably). Businesses, governments and citizens — everyone accounted for, and everyone accountable. A partnership for the planet.’ “At Tri-City Medical Center, we are committed to investing in… Continue reading Tri-City Medical Center – Investing in Environmental Sustainability
Heidi Benson As she walks down the hall or answers her phone, Clinical Quality Coordinator, Heidi Benson, MSN, RN, PHN, CPHQ, SSGB, often greets her co-workers or patients at Tri-City Medical Center (TCMC) with a “Wonderful Wednesday” or “Thankful Thursday” affirmation, depending upon the day of the week. “This is a simple way to bring… Continue reading Marvelous Monday – Embracing the Patient Experience Everyday
Reyzan Shali, MDIn 1849, Elizabeth Blackwell, MD became the first women in America to earn a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree. She was inspired to pursue medicine by a dying friend who felt that her experience would have been better if a woman physician had treated her. After having numerous medical schools reject her application… Continue reading Tri-City Medical Center Celebrates its Women Physicians