The Public Advocates Office, the independent consumer advocate at the California Public Utilities Commission (“CPUC”), applauds the CPUC decision that will make water bills more affordable for millions of Californians, including residents of Coronado and Imperial Beach. The decision will significantly reduce the potential for high surcharges on water bills, benefiting both low-income customers and […] The post Public Advocates Office Applauds CPUC Decision Making Water Bills More Affordable and Predictable For Millions of Californians appeared first on Coronado Times.

Sharp Coronado Hospital is pleased to announce it has been named a 2020 Guardian of Excellence Award® winner by Press Ganey. The Guardian of Excellence Award recognizes top-performing health care organizations that have achieved the 95th percentile or above for performance in Patient Experience in Outpatient Services. The Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Award is […] The post Sharp Coronado Hospital Receives 2020 Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Award appeared first on Coronado Times.

Sharp HealthCare, and its health insurance subsidiary Sharp Health Plan, will be the first health system to have early access to Amazon Halo. As announced by Amazon in August, Amazon Halo combines a membership with Amazon Halo Band to provide a new approach to improving health and wellness by bringing together science-backed tools that provide a more complete […] The post Sharp HealthCare Collaborates with Amazon and Cerner to Give Sharp Customers Early Access to Amazon Halo appeared first on Coronado Times.

Submitted by Sebastian Taylor   Coronado Police Department; I Wish I Was Suprised, I’m Not… A few days ago, I witnessed something, something which, to many would in this day and time, amaze yet humble them. The thing is, for myself, that was not amazing, was not humbling. Why? I’m lucky enough to witness acts […] The post A Thank You to the Coronado Police Department appeared first on Coronado Times.

On Friday, August 7, a special ceremony was held at Sharp Coronado Hospital to mark the 50th anniversary of the dedication of the four-story hospital tower, and presentation of the Donald N. Sharp Medal for Philanthropy to Lynne Harpst Koen.  What made the presentation extraordinarily special is that Lynne is a third generation philanthropist who has helped transform health care in Coronado along […] The post Sharp Coronado Hospital 50th Anniversary: The Power of Philanthropy, Women, Family and Vision appeared first on Coronado Times.

The skeleton crews aboard the offshore cruise ships, Celebrity’s Eclipse and Millennium, may be in a holding pattern, but are still doing their duties with pay and are able to access most ship amenities. Following orders from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the quarantined crews stay on board when pulling into the […] The post Cruise Ship Skeleton Crews Have Room to Roam appeared first on Coronado Times.