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Our mission is to advance the health and wellness of those we serve. For 50 years we've shown our commitment to fulfill that mission. The caring hands and skilled care of our dedicated nurses, doctors, and clinicians has been recognized at the highest levels. We're proud to have earned these honors:

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Two Gold Medals for Tri-City Medical Center

	Fully Accredited by Joint Commission The Joint Commission, the national organization that establishes standards for healthcare quality and safety, has again awarded Tri-City Medical Center its Gold Seal of Approval and accreditation. The three-year period is the maximum possible and recognizes areas such as patient rights, medication management and infection control. Read more.
	Gold Seal of Approval for Primary Stroke Care We earned our second gold seal from the Joint Commission for our outstanding stroke care. Hospitals with this title have the resources, organization and expertise to diagnose and manage patients with acute stroke. Tri-City first achieved this designation in 2007 and was re-certified in 2009. It is one of only eight hospitals in San Diego County that has met or exceeded indicators set by the Joint Commission and American Stroke Association. Read more.
	Stroke Care - Nationally Certified The "Get With the Guidelines" Gold Plus Performance Achievement Award has been earned by Tri-City Medical Center for a fourth consecutive year. With this recognition, Tri-City has been rewarded with the Target:Stroke Honor Roll for rapid stroke care. This award is given by the American Stroke and Heart Associations and certifies 85% or higher adherence to standards and quality care measures.
	Heart Failure - Nationally Certified The "Get With the Guidelines" Silver Plus Performance Achievement Award has been earned by Tri-City Medical Center. With this recognition, Tri-City has qualified to be recognized as a recipient of the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Target: Heart Failure Honor Roll. This award is given by the American Stroke and Heart Associations and certifies 85% or higher adherence to standards and quality care measures. This recognition also requires 75% compliance to (4 out of 9 heart failure quality measures or 7 out of 10 stroke quality measures) during the 12-month period.
	Pulmonary Rehabilitation Center - Nationally Certified Tri-City has been recognized for outstanding pulmonary care by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). Certification is given to programs that meet stringent guidelines for coordination of care, documentation and implementation of best practices. Read more.
	Clinical Laboratory - Nationally Accredited The College of American Pathology (CAP), the premier accrediting agency for medical laboratories, has judged the clinical lab at Tri-City Medical Center to be of the highest caliber and awarded the lab full accreditation. Read more.
	Chest Pain Center - First Accredited in San Diego County We are the first hospital in San Diego County to receive Cycle IIII Chest Pain Center accreditation from the Society of Chest Pain Centers (SCPC). Our high-quality care during the critical early stages of a heart attack is recognized for assessing, diagnosing and treating patients quickly and effectively. Read more.
	Radiology Department - Nationally Accredited Tri-City's Computer Tomography (CT) scanner has been accredited by the American College of Radiology (ACR). The ACR sets national quality standards for patient care. Tri-City earned this prestigious award for ensuring clinical image quality, highly qualified personnel and patient safety.
	Radiology Department - Nationally Accredited for Nuclear Medicine Tri-City's Nuclear Medicine program has been accredited by the American College of Radiology (ACR). The ACR sets national quality standards for patient care. Tri-City earned this prestigious award for ensuring clinical image quality, highly qualified personnel and patient safety.
	Radiology Department - Nationally Accredited for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Tri-City's Magnetic Resonance Imaging program (MRI) has been accredited by the American College of Radiology (ACR). The ACR sets national quality standards for patient care. Tri-City earned this prestigious award for ensuring clinical image quality, highly qualified personnel and patient safety.
	Radiology Department - Nationally Accredited for Ultrasound Tri-City's Ultrasound program has been accredited by the American College of Radiology (ACR). The ACR sets national quality standards for patient care. Tri-City earned this prestigious award for ensuring clinical image quality, highly qualified personnel and patient safety.
	Cancer Program - Nationally Accredited Tri-City's cancer program received national accreditation for its comprehensive care, with commendation. The elite status is bestowed on just 1400 cancer treatment facilities nationwide by the American College of Surgeons' Commission on Cancer. This honor is granted only to facilities that provide the best in cancer care diagnosis and treatment and are able to comply with established Commission on Cancer standards. Learn more.
	Wellness Center - Named Best Gym in SD County The Tri-City Wellness Center in Carlsbad is the best gym in San Diego County, according to viewers of local TV station 10 news. This is the third year in a row the state-of-the-art fitness and health center has topped the 'A' List Awards. The Wellness Center is open for public membership and features a yoga studio, three saline pools, resistance and free weight training equipment, spa services and a healthy cafe.
	Wound Care Facility Of the Year Our Center for Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine has been named Facility of the Year. Dedicated to the treatment of chronic, non-healing wounds the clinic offers medical treatment, education and prevention, case management, vascular testing and nutrition counseling. Read More.
	Designated Blue Distinction Center for Knee and Hip Replacement Tri-City Medical Center has been designated as a Blue Distinction Center for knee and hip replacement by Blue Cross/Blue Shield. The designation was awarded because we deliver high-quality and safe specialty care based on criteria that directly impacts patient results, such as surgical team expertise and a history of better outcomes for patients. We are the only hospital in North County and one of two hospitals in San Diego County to earn the distinction; the other is UC San Diego Medical Center. The program, which Blue Cross/Blue Shield developed with input from the medical community, recognizes that TCMC outperforms its peers in quality and safety.