Cottage Health

Cottage Health is pleased to announce the opening of a new location for its Cottage Heart & Vascular Center, designed to bring together several of its specialized cardiac practices in one convenient location. Located right next to Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital at 221 W. Pueblo St. in Santa Barbara, the new building houses a range of services, including cardiology, cardiovascular diagnostics, cardiothoracic surgery and women’s heart care. The centralized location fosters seamless communication and coordination between the various specialties. For more information about the new Cottage Heart & Vascular Center, please visit: cottagehealth.org/heart

Join us for a Primary Grand Rounds on HIV Management for Primary Care Providers, designed to provide a practical approach to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) care and equip attendees with essential knowledge and skills to effectively manage patients diagnosed with HIV. Topics include diagnostic tests and result interpretation, how to discuss results sensitively and compassionately with patients, and steps to improve linkage to care and timely initiation of antiretroviral therapy. It will include a comprehensive approach to HIV patient care as well as insights into HIV prevention and special situations such as false positive results. Please register at: https://lnkd.in/eFXJ33fq

The Cottage Center for Orthopedics presents a FREE Virtual Meet the Doctor event on Thursday, August 29, from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m., featuring Dr. James (Jimmy) Bailey, MD, an orthopedic surgeon affiliated with Cottage Health. Dr. Bailey will provide valuable insights on common causes and treatment options for shoulder pain. The event will include a Q&A session, during which attendees will have the opportunity to have their questions answered by Dr. Bailey. To register for this free virtual event, go to cottagehealth.org/orthomtd.

Cottage Rehabilitation Hospital’s Therapeutic Recreation Services presents a monthly virtual meeting featuring adapted sports, recreation, wellness and inspiring life stories. Wheelchair Travel – Open Your World August 12, 2024 | 5:30 p.m. Join us for this month's virtual conversation with WheelchairTravel.org founder John Morris who will provide information and tools to help you plan and prepare for an accessible vacation –opening your world to new experiences and possibilities. Come prepared to participate in an accessible travel Q&A with the presenter, who will bring firsthand knowledge from more than one million miles flown with his power wheelchair. Register at: cottagehealth.org/outlook

The structural heart team at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital (SBCH) now offers the TriClip™ transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER) system, a minimally invasive therapy for treating patients with a leaky heart valve, known as tricuspid regurgitation or “TR.” SBCH is the first hospital on the Central Coast to provide this innovative therapy. Previously, patients with TR had to consider invasive open-heart surgery. This new option offers a less invasive alternative, representing a significant advancement in cardiac care. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g9eju8Tb

After serving 37 years at Cottage Health, the last 24 years as its President and CEO, Ron Werft has announced his plans to retire in 2025, saying: “The opportunity to lead Cottage Health has been and continues to be a joy, privilege, and honor. Cottage is an extraordinary organization, and every day I see why – it’s an incredible team of employees, physicians, executives, board members, donors and volunteers who are always working to make Cottage even better.”  Cottage Health will begin a national search for Mr. Werft’s successor, to continue his strong stewardship of the community’s independent, not-for-profit healthcare system with a commitment to quality, patient-centered care and improving health throughout the region. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gst-eu_Z

Cottage Health is pleased to announce the opening of the Cottage Neurosciences Clinic in Santa Barbara, providing comprehensive neurosurgical consultations tailored to meet the needs of patients across the region. Our skilled neurosurgeons offer a range of interventions, from minimally invasive procedures and complex surgeries to nonsurgical treatments for brain and spine tumors, neurovascular disorders, epilepsy, spine conditions, and more, all aimed at improving symptoms and overall quality of life. For more information, visit https://lnkd.in/gzJfVp3D

We are honored to be named one of Seramount's 100 Best Companies for Working Parents in 2024. Seramount, a strategic professional services and research firm, has unveiled its annual list celebrating companies that set the standard for inclusive family benefits. The 2024 winners include major brands with global reach. They are recognized for offering comprehensive support such as paid gender-neutral parental leave, subsidized childcare, bereavement leave after miscarriage, fertility expense reimbursement, and enhanced mental health support for employees. "We are proud to be recognized by Seramount as one of the 100 Best Companies for Working Parents,” said Cara Williams, Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer at Cottage Health. “This recognition is a reflection of our commitment to prioritizing the well-being of our employees by fostering a supportive and inclusive culture." Visit Cottage Health’s careers page to learn more about opportunities to make a difference for the community and work in an environment recognized as one of the best for working parents. cottagehealth.org/careers  . #Seramount100Best

Join us for a Neuro Lunch and Learn: Image Guided Neurosurgery – A Revolution in Precision Treatment. Discover how advanced imaging, implant technology, and robotics are transforming patient care in neurosurgery. Dr. Brian Walcott will explore these cutting-edge surgical approaches and how they’re improving patient outcomes.

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital’s Brain & Spinal Tumor Program has received The Joint Commission’s (TJC) Gold Seal of Approval® for Brain Tumor Certification! We’re proud to be the first hospital in California and one of only six programs in the U.S. to earn this prestigious certification. Earning this certification highlights our team’s dedication to specialized brain tumor treatment and commitment to quality and patient safety. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gBza7SBE