Health

The Central Coast Medical Association honored Lynn Fitzgibbons, MD, as the 2022 Physician of the Year for Santa Barbara County.

In observance of World AIDS Day on December 1, the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department is joining local partners in recognizing the achievements made in HIV Prevention.

Cottage Health has announced its 2022 Physicians of the Year Awards, which recognize physicians on the Medical Staff for exemplary performance

American Medical Response Santa Barbara was announced as the winner of the competitive RFP for emergency ambulance service at Vandenberg Space Force Base.

Cottage is seeing a significant increase in respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) cases and urges the community to take precautions to protect those most at risk.

The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department has analyzed local birth data in the county and has compiled a report highlighting key findings.

Cottage Health has opened a new Urgent Care Center on Coast Village Road in Montecito.

The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department announced the selection of Dr. Noemi “Mimi” Doohan as the Medical Director for the County’s Health Care Centers.

Santa Maria City Residents Encouraged to Participate

Findings will help identify population health concerns in Santa Barbara County

Former county public health director now CXO at community health plan for Santa Barbara and SLO counties

National statistics state elder abuse is significantly underreported, here are some types to take care of your loved one in nursing care.

Findings will help identify population health concerns in Santa Barbara County.

Cottage Health awarded its inaugural Nurse of the Year honor to Sarah Gray, a registered nurse who has worked for 13 years on the night shift of the surgical intensive care unit at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital.

Dr. Sansum made history on May 31, 1922 – saving millions of lives! 

The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department is celebrating National Nurses Week which begins each year on May 6 and ends on May 12, on Florence Nightingale’s, the founder of modern nursing, birthday.

The Ventura County Environmental Health Division in coordination with CDPH is issuing a warning that the annual quarantine of mussels taken by recreational shellfish harvesters effective May 1, 2022.

The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department is joining the CDC and World Health Organization in recognizing April 25 – May 2, 2022 as National Infant Immunization Week.

The Emergency Department at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital is preparing for a renovation and expansion to increase future capacity and serve growing community needs.

This Valentine's Day, you can give your partner the gift of communication. Show that special someone how much you care by taking the time to focus on these eight easy traits of positive communication.

Dire situation facing blood supply, those in need of blood transfusions, Donors have the chance to help save lives, win trip to Super Bowl LVI 

Many family members first notice signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s and other dementia in their loved ones during the holidays after being reunited with one another.

Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital will offer a free, drive-thru flu vaccine clinic at the Santa Ynez Valley Marriott Hotel at 555 McMurray Road, Buellton, on Saturday, October 2, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

The Santa Barbara County Network of Care, a partnership of the Pediatric Resiliency Collaborative and Resilient Santa Barbara County, has awarded buffering services grants to seven community organizations addressing toxic stress in children and youth. 

The Santa Barbara County, Department of Behavioral Wellness provides mental health tips for the ongoing pandemic.

CALSTAR offers tips for residents who plan to enjoy off-roading this holiday weekend. 

Cottage Health offers tips on how to avoid getting stung by a stingray while at the beach.

CenCal Health has received top marks among the nation’s Medicaid plans for adolescent immunizations and for adolescent weight assessment.

Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital was named one of the Top 20 Critical Access Hospitals in the nation for Best Practice in Patient Satisfaction from the National Rural Health Association.

New research confirms the COVID-19 pandemic caused sharp declines nationwide in spring 2020 screenings for breast cancer, prostate cancer and colorectal cancer, a data trend that is also mirrored locally at Sansum Clinic.