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Dr. Lynn Fitzgibbons Named Santa Barbara County Physician of the Year
The Central Coast Medical Association honored Lynn Fitzgibbons, MD, as the 2022 Physician of the Year for Santa Barbara County.
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County Observes World AIDS Day
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.
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Cottage Health Honors 2022 Physicians of the Year
Cottage Health has announced its 2022 Physicians of the Year Awards, which recognize physicians on the Medical Staff for exemplary performance
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AMR Santa Barbara to Continue Providing Services to Vandenberg Space Force Base
American Medical Response Santa Barbara was announced as the winner of the competitive RFP for emergency ambulance service at Vandenberg Space Force Base.
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Cottage Health Sees Rise in Serious RSV Cases, Urges Caution Ahead of Holiday Gatherings
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.
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County Releases Latest Birth Data and Findings
The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department has analyzed local birth data in the county and has compiled a report highlighting key findings.
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Cottage Urgent Care Opens in Montecito
Cottage Health has opened a new Urgent Care Center on Coast Village Road in Montecito.
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New Medical Director Announced for County Health Centers
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.
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SANTA MARIA DATA COLLECTION EFFORT HAPPENING THIS WEEK
Santa Maria City Residents Encouraged to Participate
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Community Health Needs Assessment Calls on Residents for Input
Findings will help identify population health concerns in Santa Barbara County
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Van Do-Reynoso Begins New Position at CenCal Health
Former county public health director now CXO at community health plan for Santa Barbara and SLO counties
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What Evidence Do You Need To Sue A Nursing Home?
National statistics state elder abuse is significantly underreported, here are some types to take care of your loved one in nursing care.
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Community Health Needs Assessment Launching Soon
Findings will help identify population health concerns in Santa Barbara County.
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Cottage Health Awards Nurse of the Year Honor to Sarah Gray
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.
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SDRI Celebrates 100 Year Milestone of Life-Saving Insulin
Dr. Sansum made history on May 31, 1922 – saving millions of lives!
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County Public Health Recognizes National Nurses Week
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.
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Mussel Quarantine Effective May 1
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.
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National Infant Immunization Week
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.
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Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Emergency Department Begins Renovation Project
The Emergency Department at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital is preparing for a renovation and expansion to increase future capacity and serve growing community needs.
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Eight Ways to be a Better Communicator this Valentine’s Day
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.
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Red Cross: National blood crisis may put patients at risk
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
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Notice changes in loved ones over the holidays? It may be dementia
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.
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Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital Offers Free Drive-Thru Flu Vaccine Clinic
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.
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Network of Care Awards Grants for Addressing Toxic Stress in Youth
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.
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Help for the long marathon of COVID-19
The Santa Barbara County, Department of Behavioral Wellness provides mental health tips for the ongoing pandemic.
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Off-Road Safety Tips
CALSTAR offers tips for residents who plan to enjoy off-roading this holiday weekend.
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How to Avoid Stingrays This Summer: Do the Stingray Shuffle
Cottage Health offers tips on how to avoid getting stung by a stingray while at the beach.
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Local Health Plan Earns High National Ratings for Adolescent Immunizations, Weight Assessment
CenCal Health has received top marks among the nation’s Medicaid plans for adolescent immunizations and for adolescent weight assessment.
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Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital in Top 20 Critical Access Hospitals
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.
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Cancer Screenings Plunged Early in Pandemic
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.