Leaders from Palomar Health and Kindred Healthcare broke ground today to start construction on a new 52-bed acute rehabilitation hospital, the Palomar Health Rehabilitation Institute, on the campus of Palomar Medical Center Escondido. The joint-venture realizes a commitment Palomar Health has made to provide leading health care services in North San Diego County. Once completed near the end of 2020, the 58,000 square-foot, two-story building will serve an estimated 1,200 plus patients per year experiencing a loss of function from injury or illness.   “This facility expands our ability to serve our community’s health care needs in one convenient location,” Palomar Health President and CEO Diane Hansen said. “Keeping services close to home provides measurable benefits to both the supporting family members and patients, aiding them in their recovery process.”   The Rehabilitation Institute will provide ...