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Marian Regional Medical Center Welcomes First Baby of 2026
Marian Regional Medical Center is excited to announce that it has welcomed its first baby of the year! Marian Regional welcomed a healthy baby boy, Jorge Damian Toribio Santos, on Thursday. He arrived at 2:35 a.m. on Jan. 1, 2026,…
French Hospital Medical Center Welcomes San Luis Obispo County’s First Baby of 2026
Healthy baby girl delivered on New Year’s Day French Hospital Medical Center is thrilled to announce the arrival of San Luis Obispo County's first baby of 2026, a healthy baby girl named Rylie Ryann Todey. She is 8 pounds, 8…
Swift Community Action and French Hospital’s Advanced Cardiac Care Save Man’s Life After Sudden Collapse
Community, First Responders, and Hospital Medical Team Honored for Seamless Collaboration in Miracle Recovery At an emotional reunion in French Hospital Medical Center’s healing garden , a cardiac arrest survivor expressed profound gratitude to the remarkable network of community heroes…
Winter’s Silent Threat: Heart Attacks Increase During the Holidays
As the holiday season brings joy, celebration, and festive cheer, it also carries an often-overlooked risk—heart attacks. While many eagerly anticipate year-end festivities, doctors caution that December and January are peak months for heart-related emergencies. Medical experts explain that factors…
Dignity Health’s No-Cost Mammogram Program Amplified During Breast Cancer Awareness Month
In a dedicated effort to combat breast cancer and champion community health, Dignity Health's Hearst Cancer Resource Center (HCRC) at French Hospital Medical Center (FHMC) is highlighting their no-cost screening mammogram clinics in October. These vital services are specifically for…
Your Heart’s Hidden Danger: Understanding Atrial Fibrillation
Dignity Health Central Coast, which includes Marian Regional Medical Center, French Hospital Medical Center and Arroyo Grande Community Hospitals, are sounding the alarm, urging the community to understand Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) – the most prevalent heart arrhythmia ravaging millions of…
As Pickleball Popularity Surges, So Do Injuries: Dignity Health Offers Expert Care and Prevention Tips
Pickleball, America’s fastest-growing sport, has seen a remarkable increase in participation, with an estimated 22.3 million players in 2024—a 150% jump from previous years. However, this surge has been accompanied by a significant rise in related injuries, particularly among older…
Dignity Health’s Annual Summer Physician Mentor Program Inspires Future Healthcare Professionals on the Central Coast
Dignity Health Central Coast’s Physician Mentor Program wraps another successful summer inspiring 65 local students with real-world healthcare experiences. This annual summer shadowing experience is designed to ignite passion for medicine in young minds. "We believe that by providing these…