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Learn About Lompoc Valley Medical Center’s Robotic Surgery Program
Dr. Christopher Taglia will address the establishment and success of Lompoc Valley Medical Center’s (LVMC) Robotic Surgery program during a free lecture, 6 p.m. July 15 at Dick DeWees Community and Senior Center, 1120 W. Ocean Ave., Lompoc. LVMC’s first surgery using the da Vinci XI Single Console Robotic...
Santa Barbara Edhat
Final State Budget Brings $5M for New Behavioral Health Pilot to Central Coast
Local Plan Awarded Funding to Support Individuals With Schizophrenia and Anosognosia. The Central Coast healthcare community is poised to advance behavioral health innovation following the approval of California’s 2026–27 state budget. The budget includes a one-time $5 million investment for CenCal Health and the behavioral health departments of both Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties to launch a groundbreaking behavioral health pilot focused on supporting individuals living with severe schizophrenia and anosognosia. The funding marks a significant milestone for CenCal Health and its community partners in a promising step forward to expand effective, community-based behavioral health care across the region.
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Santa Barbara Residents Can Apply for Electric Vehicle Rebates
Residents of Santa Barbara who are interested in installing an electric vehicle charger may be eligible for rebates from the city. One of the largest obstacles for customers of electric vehicles is securing a charger, and Electric Ride 805 hosted an event Monday sharing rebate options. The group is a...
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Dignity Health Marian Regional Medical Center Announces Graduating Class of Resident Physicians
Dignity Health Marian Regional Medical Center (MRMC) hosted the 10th annual graduation of residents from the Marian Family Medicine Residency Program and the Marian Obstetrics & Gynecology Residency Program. The six Marian Family Medicine Residency Program graduates and three Obstetrics & Gynecology Residency graduates were overjoyed to have completed the...
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Patient Comfort Redefines the Modern Experience for a Dentist in Camarillo, CA
June 30, 2026 - PRESSADVANTAGE - A shifting approach to dental care prioritizes patient comfort and relationship building over high-volume treatments. For individuals seeking a dentist in Camarillo, CA, the focus has increasingly moved toward clinical environments that ease anxiety while maintaining rigorous standards of oral health. This evolution in care addresses a common challenge, as many adults delay necessary dental visits due to past negative experiences or general apprehension about clinical settings. By reshaping the environment to feel more like a supportive personal space rather than a sterile office, modern practitioners are helping patients stay consistent with their preventative and restorative care routines.
Santa Barbara Independent
Hospice Of Santa Barbara Welcomes New Board Member, Deborah Brown
Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. Santa Barbara, CA, June 30, 2026 – Hospice of Santa Barbara (HSB) welcomes longtime community advocate Deborah Brown to its Board of Directors. Bringing more than 25 years of local healthcare and geriatric care management experience to the leadership team, Brown has a distinguished history of guiding families through life’s most difficult transitions. Her deep familiarity with HSB’s mission makes her a natural fit to help steer the organization’s continued growth.
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Montecito Fire Expands Emergency Medical Response
MONTECITO, Calif. (KEYT) – Residents in Montecito may now receive advanced emergency medical care even faster when they call 911. The Montecito Fire Protection District has added a firefighter-paramedic position to Medic Engine 92, which serves the western portion of the community from Station 92 on Sycamore Canyon Drive. The new staffing model means every The post Montecito Fire Expands Emergency Medical Response appeared first on News Channel 3-12 .
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Montecito Gets Its First Audiology Practice: Dr. Amber Fletcher Opens Hearing Concierge of Montecito
For the first time, Montecito residents seeking hearing care won’t have to travel far from home. Dr. Amber Fletcher, a Doctor of Audiology, is opening Hearing Concierge of Montecito—the coastal community’s first dedicated audiology practice—bringing a boutique, patient-centered approach to hearing healthcare. Located at 1230 Coast...
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Dustup over leaf blowers in Santa Barbara
A new grand jury report says an ordinance intended to limit noise and air pollution from gas leaf blowers in Santa Barbara is full of hot air. Santa Barbara voters passed a ballot measure banning the use of the gas blowers in the city nearly three decades ago. Electric blowers are also subject to limitations.
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Grand Jury: Santa Barbara Failing to Enforce 28-Year-Old Gas Leaf Blower Ban
Report finds city staff, contractors, and residents still using illegal equipment while complaint process remains ineffective. Nearly three decades after Santa Barbara voters banned gasoline-powered leaf blowers, the devices remain in widespread use throughout the city—including by city employees and contractors—according to a scathing new report from the Santa Barbara County Grand Jury.
Santa Barbara Independent
Advancing Women’s Health: Cottage Health Names Dr. Helen Matthews Medical Director of Cottage Ob/Gyn Clinic
Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. SANTA BARBARA, CA—June 15, 2026 — Cottage Health has named Helen Matthews, MD, Medical Director of Cottage Ob/Gyn Clinic, where she will help shape the next chapter of women’s healthcare on the Central Coast as part of the growing Cottage Center for Women’s Health.