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Community Corner

2013 Diamond Ball Benefitting Tri-City Medical Center

Tri-City Hospital Foundation will once again kick-off the

holiday season with a spectacular North County tradition known as Diamond Ball.  Scheduled for Sat., Nov. 2 at 6 p.m., at the

Park Hyatt Aviara in Carlsbad, the funds raised will support new state-of-the-art

equipment for Tri-City Medical Center. Tickets can be purchased at www.diamondballevent.com





Through its philanthropic efforts, in 2013

Tri-City Hospital Foundation contributed  $1.4 million dollars to Tri-City Medical

Center to purchase life-saving medical equipment including:





  • $350,000    

    for a state-of-the-art digital mammography machine.
  • $250,000     for a Sotera Wireless ViSi Mobile System
  • $89,500       for a Bio-Vision X-Ray System
  • $36,000       for NICU bed warmers.




“The Tri-City Hospital Foundation is excited to be able to continue

supporting new technology and equipment for our community hospital.  As Tri-City Medical Center continues to

advance and improve the patient care experience, we know that our community

becomes a happier and healthier place,”
said Farrah Douglas, Executive

Director, Tri-City Hospital Foundation.

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This

year’s event, emceed by KFMB News Anchor Dan Cohen, will include a five-star

dining experience, entertainment by NRG, a live auction and an over-the-top opportunity

drawing you won’t want to miss.  The

event will also debut Tri-City Rock Star where guests select the top employee

performance who will receive a professional music recording package at Studio

West in San Diego, valued at over $2,000. Several special moments are expected

as the Foundation shares inspirational stories from the patient community as

well as honors its 2013 Legacy Award winner.

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