Scripps Encinitas earns top marks on Cal Hospital Compare Honor Rolls
Cal Hospital Compare (CHC), a nonprofit organization that provides Californians with hospital performance ratings, has announced its 2024 statewide honor rolls for opioid care and patient safety, with Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas earning spots on both lists, according to a news release.
“Our teams work hard to continually improve patient care, and this recognition is just one more sign that we are succeeding in important ways,” said Chris Van Gorder, president and CEO of Scripps Health, in the news release. “It’s rewarding to see an independent organization the exceptional level of care we provide for our patients.”
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Encinitas Visitors Center rebrands to ‘Visit Encinitas’ and launches new website
The Encinitas Visitors Center is rebranding to “Visit Encinitas” and launching a new Visit Encinitas website, www.visitencinitasca.com, offering locals and visitors alike the ultimate guide to everything this vibrant community has to offer, according to a news release. The new website is now live.
Explore the sun-soaked beaches teeming with activities, uncover the charm of this community’s iconic attractions, and discover family-friendly options and pet-friendly paradises. Hot surf spots, hiking trails, trendy boutiques, art exhibitions, yoga retreats, romantic getaways, culinary adventures, nightlife, entertainment, and sports activities are all highlighted on visitencinitasca.com.
OMWD converts another Encinitas property to recycled water
Olivenhain Municipal Water District began serving recycled water recently to the new commercial building at 777 North El Camino Real in Encinitas. Irrigating the property with recycled instead of potable water will save more than 7,500 gallons of imported drinking water each year, according to a news release.
“Converting our commercial customers to recycled water for irrigation is of the utmost importance” said OMWD Board Secretary Larry Watt in the news release. “Our region is dependent on the Colorado River for drinking water and available supplies on the river have been slowly declining for decades. Every customer we convert to recycled water makes us more drought resilient.”
Recycled water is locally produced, disinfected wastewater that is used for irrigation, and is not only a drought-resilient supply, but also costs less than potable water. OMWD produces up to two million gallons of recycled water daily at its 4S Ranch Water Reclamation Facility and supplements this supply with recycled water purchased from neighboring water and wastewater agencies, the news release stated.
“Converting our irrigation meter to recycled water was a good decision,” said Project Manager Jason Van Engelenhoven in the news release. “We can now irrigate our property without contributing to the ongoing water supply crisis and won’t be as impacted by future drought regulations that might limit watering schedules. OMWD has been very helpful in the conversion effort and we are very grateful for their guidance.”
