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Lompoc hospital ER nurse recognized with award for extraordinary care

Lompoc Valley Medical Center registered nurse Miranda Linares has been recognized with The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. The prestigious international award is part of The DAISY Foundation’s mission to recognize the extraordinary, compassionate nursing care provided to patients and families every day. Linares is a registered nurse in...

Lompoc, CA · 04-07
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Algorithm Identifies Cardiac Arrest Hotspots to Guide AED Placement

Out-of-hospital sudden cardiac arrest is common and usually fatal, and survival depends on rapid defibrillation. More... Many communities deploy automated external defibrillators without precise guidance, which can hinder timely access. To help address this challenge, investigators at Cedars-Sinai Health Sciences University (Los Angeles, CA, USA) and colleagues developed a data-driven algorithm to optimize public AED placement. A new study describes how the approach targets locations where cardiac arrests cluster.

Ventura County, CA · 04-08
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SBCC Psychology Chair and Research Team’s Study on Movement Disorders Published in the International Journal of Public Health

A study by an international team of researchers led by Santa Barbara City College (SBCC) Psychology Department Chair Leida Tolentino was recently published in the International Journal of Public Health (IJPH) titled “Movement Disorders in Cabo Verde: Epidemiology, Access Barriers, and Public Health Implications in an Aging Island Population.”

Santa Barbara, CA · 04-05
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Ventura County health care agency gets a familiar face as its new leader

A familiar face in Ventura County's public health care field has been appointed to oversee the county’s health care agency. Dr. John Fankhauser will oversee the county’s public health system. It includes two public hospitals, 34 clinics, a behavioral health department, a public health department, and a health care plan for county workers.

Ventura County, CA · 04-02
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Santa Barbara Independent

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Hospice Of Santa Barbara Welcomes New Board Member, Trenton Hammel

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. Santa Barbara, CA, April 1, 2026 – Hospice of Santa Barbara (HSB) is pleased to officially announce Trenton Hammel as a member of its Board of Directors. Trenton has been serving on the board since July 2025, contributing his expertise and leadership to advance HSB’s mission.

Santa Barbara, CA · 04-03

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LVMC ER Nurse Recognized with Award for Extraordinary Care

Lompoc Valley Medical Center Registered Nurse Miranda Linares has been recognized with The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. The prestigious international award is part of The DAISY Foundation’s mission to recognize the extraordinary, compassionate nursing care provided to patients and families every day. Miranda is a Registered Nurse in...

Lompoc, CA · 03-31

Santa Barbara Edhat

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Dr. John Fankhauser named Director of the Ventura County Health Care Agency

Dr. John Fankhauser has been appointed Director of the Ventura County Health Care Agency. Fankhauser has served as the Interim Director for the Health Care Agency since January 2026. Prior to his role as Interim Director for the Health Care Agency, Fankhauser served as Chief Executive Officer for the Ventura...

Ventura County, CA · 03-30

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CHC Breaks Ground on Santa Maria Facility to Support Aging at Home

Community Health Centers of the Central Coast broke ground Thursday on a new facility in Santa Maria designed to help seniors remain living at home. The facility, at 2100 S. Blosser Road, will house CHC’s Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), the first program of its kind serving northern Santa Barbara County and San Luis Obispo County. PACE provides coordinated medical and support services for adults age 55 or older who qualify for nursing home-level care but want to remain in their homes and communities.

Santa Maria, CA · 03-27

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Dr. John Fankhauser named director of county Health Care Agency

Longtime Ventura County health system leader Dr. John Fankhauser will serve as permanent director of the county’s nearly 4,000-employee health care agency, officials announced March 27. Fankhauser is currently interim director for the agency and also CEO of its two hospitals. In his new role, he will be paid a salary of about $473,000. “Dr. Fankhauser has consistently shown a deep commitment to public service, paired with the depth of expertise needed to lead complex medical systems,” said Dr. Sevet Johnson, county executive officer, in a news release. Fankhauser’s appointment fills a vacancy that emerged in January when Dr. Theresa Cho left the system's top position but stayed with the agency as a physician and clinical medical director. The Health Care Agency is by far the county’s largest agency and has an annual budget of more than $1 billion. It includes hospitals in Ventura and Santa Paula, 34 clinics, a public health department, behavioral health and an insurance plan for county employees and family members. It also faces financial challenges headlined by massive federal funding cuts projected to take away $400 million in funding over six years. In announcing the appointment, Johnson cited Fankhauser's leadership skills and his experience managing

Ventura County, CA · 03-28

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Santa Barbara woman talks about battling long COVID

Lisa Maglione was enjoying her retirement. The longtime Santa Barbara County educator and her husband traveled back and forth between homes in Santa Barbara and Italy, and they loved outdoor activities like swimming and hiking. But all that changed about two and a half years ago. "I was not walking....

Santa Barbara, CA · 03-26

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New innovative senior healthcare center breaks ground in Santa Maria

A groundbreaking is scheduled to take place Thursday afternoon for a new innovative healthcare facility for seniors that is described as a first-of-its-kind for the Central Coast. The post New innovative senior healthcare center breaks ground in Santa Maria appeared first on News Channel 3-12 .

Santa Maria, CA · 03-26

Ventura County Reporter

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Health Care Anywhere: VCMC’s Family Medicine Residency Program equips physicians to practice medicine at home and abroad

Dr. Zack Self was still an undergraduate when he met his wife, Josefina, a nurse, on a trip to Guatemala. Now married for over 20 years, they have four kids aged 7 to 17, the three oldest girls and the youngest a boy. Together they founded the nonprofit Wachalal (derived from an ancient Mayan language meaning “my brother”) in the rural town of Santo Tomás La Unión in western Guatemala.

Ventura County, CA · 03-26

Santa Barbara Independent

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Cottage Health Appoints Melissa Ruiz, MD, MPH, as Endowed Chair of Pediatric Residency Program

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. SANTA BARBARA, CA—March 25, 2026—Cottage Health has appointed Melissa Ruiz, MD, MPH, as the Endowed Chair of the Pediatric Residency Program. The appointment honors both Dr. Ruiz’ contributions to medical education and the generosity of Lalage and Steven Rales, whose support has made the endowed position possible.

Santa Barbara, CA · 03-26

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Newly-opened Connie Norman Transgender Empowerment Center offers accessible health services for everyone

Earlier this month, the Connie Norman Transgender Empowerment Center (CONOTEC) celebrated the opening of its new full-service healthcare clinic, which will deliver comprehensive medical services, including HIV/STI testing, cancer screenings and vaccinations, furthering its “Healthcare4All” commitment to accessible care for everyone. With more than 35 years of community...

Oxnard, CA · 03-24

Santa Barbara Independent

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Foothill Surgery Center Named a 2026 Best Ambulatory Surgery Center

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. March 25, 2026 (Santa Barbara, CA) Sutter Health Greater Central Coast’s Foothill Surgery Center is being recognized by U.S. News & World Report in its Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers 2026 ratings for the third year in a row, reflecting rigorous standards for patient safety and clinical outcomes. The ambulatory surgery center (ASC) located at 4151 Foothill Road in Santa Barbara was ranked as “high performing” for its ophthalmology services, the best possible rating which places the ASC in the top 15% of all 4,400+ evaluated centers.

Santa Barbara, CA · 03-25

News Channel 312

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New innovative senior healthcare center breaks ground in Santa Maria

A groundbreaking is scheduled to take place Thursday afternoon for a new innovative healthcare facility for seniors that is described as a first-of-its-kind for the Central Coast. The post New innovative senior healthcare center breaks ground in Santa Maria appeared first on News Channel 3-12 .

Santa Maria, CA · 03-26

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Environmental impacts of Santa Barbara offshore drilling is a hot topic with college students

Citing the ongoing war with Iran, President Donald Trump enacted an executive order to restart a Santa Barbara oil rig on March 13, defying California state oversight and raising questions about whether federal authority can override California regulations. ​Following this move to combat growing fuel prices due to the Iran...

Santa Barbara, CA · 03-24

Santa Barbara Edhat

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APCD Gives 400 Air Purifiers to Old Town Goleta Residents

Eligible Old Town Goleta Residents Who Missed Event Can Now Sign Up Online Community Center Event Also Featured 52 Test Drives of Electric Cars. Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District (APCD) staff distributed 400 air purifiers to residents of Old Town Goleta on Saturday, as part of APCD’s Clean Air Rooms Program.

Goleta, CA · 03-21

News Channel 312

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Sanctuary Centers’ Newest Campus Near Completion in Santa Barbara

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – If you’ve been in downtown Santa Barbara lately, you’ve probably noticed the tall crane above Anapamu Street. It’s been a constant presence since March 2024, as crews worked to bring Sanctuary Centers’ new Integrated Care Campus to life. Now, that crane is coming down — a clear sign the project The post Sanctuary Centers’ Newest Campus Near Completion in Santa Barbara appeared first on News Channel 3-12 .

Santa Barbara, CA · 03-19