UC San Diego Health
| UC San Diego Health | |
|---|---|
| University of California, San Diego | |
| Geography | |
| Location | San Diego, California |
| Services | |
| Emergency department | Level I trauma center |
| Beds | 1,101 |
| Helipads | |
| Helipad | Yes |
| History | |
| Founded | 1966 |
| Links | |
| Website | health |
UC San Diego Health is the public hospital system of the University of California, San Diego in San Diego, California. It is part of the larger umbrella UC San Diego Health Sciences, which also includes the university's three professional schools in medicine, pharmacy, and public health.
In operation since 1966, the healthcare system comprises three major hospitals: Hillcrest Medical Center, Jacobs Medical Center, and East Campus Medical Center. The La Jolla campus also includes the Moores Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, and Koman Family Outpatient Pavilion, and the health system also includes several outpatient sites located throughout San Diego County.
It is the healthcare provider for athletic teams San Diego Padres and UC San Diego Tritons.