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hospital funding

Why North County’s Hospital Needs Measure H to Stay Strong

June 2, 2026

For over 25 years, Tri-City Medical Center has been the go-to emergency care spot for North County’s families. Doctors there have seen it all—from sudden heart attacks to car crashes—and they know how fast lives can change when help isn’t nearby. But now, the hospital faces a big test: Measure H, a

opinion

Hospitals on the Edge: How Funding Cuts Are Shaping Care

April 21, 2026

The past year saw warnings about hospital finances becoming unstable, and those concerns are now reality. A major federal bill has cut healthcare funding by up to $25 billion each year, with some local systems facing losses over $100 million annually. Hospitals that serve the most vulnerable are hit

health

Healthcare System in Turmoil: Emergency Departments at Breaking Point

August 27, 2024

The healthcare system in the United States is currently facing a myriad of challenges that have led to increased wait times, overcrowding, and strained resources in emergency departments across the nation. Patients are arriving at hospitals sicker and in need of longer stays, while community care op