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  • Adventist Health Tillamook Honored as a Five-Star Recipient by Healthgrades

    November 16, 2023 (Tillamook, Ore.) – Adventist Health Tillamook has been recognized by Healthgrades, a recognized leader in healthcare transparency, ...

    Dec 5, 2023 More
  • Connection to Purpose: New Physician Joins Adventist Health Ukiah Valley

    We are excited to welcome another new physician to care for our community. Eric Bauer, MD joins Dr. Jeremy Clay and our Family Medicine and LiveWell ...

    Dec 4, 2023 More
  • Adventist Health Tillamook Welcomes New Top Internal Medicine Provider to Internal Medicine Team

    November 27, 2023 (Tillamook, Ore.) – Adventist Health Tillamook is proud to announce another enhancement to healthcare services in Tillamook County ...

    Nov 30, 2023 More
  • Medical Assistant & Health Scholar Programs at Adventist Health Portland To Launch Fall 2023

    Adventist Health Portland & COPE Health Solutions debut Oregon’s first Health Scholar and Medical Assistant Programs Adventist Health Portland and ...

    Nov 6, 2023 More
  • Adventist Health Tillamook Presents a 50th Anniversary Celebration and Worship Event

    November 1, 2023 (Tillamook, Ore.) – Capping a year-long 50 th anniversary celebration of health, wholeness and hope, Adventist Health Tillamook ...

    Nov 6, 2023 More
  • December is Safe Toys and Gifts Month

    Every parent feels a longing to see the anticipation of the holiday season culminate in an excited child opening something special the morning after ...

    Nov 1, 2023 More
  • Call to Artists for Annual Art for the Heart Showcase

    Join us in raising awareness about heart health at Art for the Heart Let your heart speak out! Adventist Health Tillamook announces a call to artists ...

    Oct 31, 2023 More
  • Hospital-Based Addiction Care Launched at Adventist Health Portland

    Oregon Health & Science University’s Improving Addiction Care Team (IMPACT) now offers hospital-based care for substance use disorders at Adventist ...

    Oct 25, 2023 More
  • Family Medicine Physician Dr. Ruth Lopez Joins Adventist Health Medical Offices in Hanford and River ...

    Adventist Health is pleased to welcome Dr. Ruth Lopez as a physician at their Riverdale location. She is highly skilled in family medicine and fluent ...

    Oct 25, 2023 More
  • Celebrating 11 Total Years Without Two Prominent Hospital Infections at Howard Memorial

    It takes a team to do amazing things together and as the famous philosopher Aristotle once said, “the whole is greater than the sum of its parts,” and ...

    Oct 24, 2023 More
  • Grief Support Groups Available at No Cost to the Tillamook County Community

    Adventist Health Tillamook would like to announce that adult grief groups are available for those experiencing any kind of loss during or after a ...

    Oct 24, 2023 More
  • Walk-in Flu Clinics Available October and November 2023

    The flu can be a serious illness, especially for people over the age of 18. It’s important to get your flu shot every year to protect yourself and ...

    Oct 18, 2023 More
  • Quilter Inspires Hope During Breast Cancer Awareness Month

    After two busy decades running a business, raising a family and coaching cheer, Kim Garro decided she needed a hobby. “I needed to do something for ...

    Oct 16, 2023 More
  • Live Well With Diabetes

    About one in 10 Americans are living with a diabetes diagnosis. What’s more, over one-third of adults in the U.S. have prediabetes, or elevated blood ...

    Sep 29, 2023 More
  • Diabetes and Your Mental Health

    If you have diabetes, you know how much time and effort it can take to manage the disease. You need to keep a close eye on your blood sugar, make ...

    Sep 29, 2023 More
  • Notice of Progress Software Security Incident

    Progress Software recently experienced a data security incident originating from a zero-day vulnerability in its MOVEit secure file transfer software. ...

    Sep 28, 2023 More
  • Selma Healthcare District and Adventist Health partner to better meet mental health needs

    SELMA, CALIFORNIA – Depression. Anxiety. Suicidal thoughts. Every month, more than 500 adults and children seek care for mental health issues in the ...

    Sep 26, 2023 More
  • Luna and Adventist Health Simi Valley Partner to Improve Access to In-Home, Outpatient Physical ...

    Luna, the leading provider of in-home, in-person physical therapy, and Adventist Health Simi Valley, a leading nonprofit health system on the West ...

    Sep 12, 2023 More
  • Home Is Where the Hospital Is

    OHSU Hospital at Home pairs acute care with the comfort of home. Answering the call for more hospital capacity, Adventist Health Portland is ...

    Sep 8, 2023 More
  • Adventist Health Tillamook Healthcare Job Fair Promotes Careers and Educational Opportunities

    Citing the opportunity of a competitively-paid career in healthcare that supports the Tillamook County community of friends, family and neighbors, ...

    Sep 7, 2023 More
  • Tillamook Medical Minute: What to Do Before and After Your Flu Shot

    Regardless of the many compelling data points I’ve seen nationally, I’ve seen firsthand the importance of getting a flu shot every year across all ...

    Aug 31, 2023 More
  • Nadeem Mousa, MD Joins Adventist Health’s Reedley Pediatrics as their Newest Pediatrician

    August 30, 2023 (Reedley, California) – Adventist Health is pleased to welcome Nadeem Mousa, MD to the Adventist Health family as a pediatrician from ...

    Aug 31, 2023 More
  • Adventist Health Portland Earns ‘A’ Grade for Social Responsibility

    Adventist Health Portland has been recognized by the Lown Institute for outstanding social responsibility, receiving an “A” grade on the 2023–24 Lown ...

    Aug 28, 2023 More
  • New Technologies and Services at the Health Pavilion Make Quality Care More Accessible

    The Health Pavilion and Diana J. White Cancer Institute opened to patients at 900 Mono Way in Sonora five years ago this August, offering a ...

    Aug 24, 2023 More
  • Becker’s Names Adventist Health Portland Heart Care ‘Exemplary’

    Becker’s Hospital Review has named Adventist Health Portland on its list of “Hospitals and health systems with great heart programs” for 2023. The ...

    Aug 24, 2023 More
  • U.S. News & World Report Names Adventist Health Portland Among Best Hospitals 2023–2024 as High Perf ...

    Adventist Health Portland has been named by U.S. News & World Report to its 2023–2024 Best Hospitals as a High Performing hospital for back surgery, ...

    Aug 14, 2023 More
  • Adventist Health and Rideout Associate Makes a Difference in Community

    On his 52nd birthday, Brian Davis asked the Yuba City community to donate 52 pairs of shoes to give to those in need. The community answered, ...

    Aug 9, 2023 More
  • Adventist Health Tillamook Earns Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation

    Shown in photo: Christopher Faller, MD; Bethany Bunker, RN, Emergency Department Clinical Nurse Manager; Heather Thompson, RN, Patient Care Executive; ...

    Aug 7, 2023 More
  • How Screen Time Affects Teens: Mental Health and Depression

    Young people are using cellphones and computers more than ever. Learn what that means for their well-being. Digital technology certainly has its ...

    Aug 4, 2023 More
  • Is It Alzheimer’s or Am I Just Forgetful?

    What is Alzheimer’s? Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia, with more than 65 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s. About one in nine ...

    Aug 1, 2023 More
  • The Key to Living Well Later in Life?

    Get ahead of health concerns. What quality of life do you have now? What quality of life do you hope to have in the future? That’s what Melissa Davis, ...

    Aug 1, 2023 More
  • What’s an Annual Wellness Visit?

    You’ve probably heard of an annual physical exam—but do you know what an Annual Wellness Visit is? For many Medicare patients, these visits are ...

    Aug 1, 2023 More
  • Adventist Health to Manage Madera Community Hospital

    Madera Community Hospital (Madera) and Adventist Health are announcing the approval of a nonbinding Letter of Intent (LOI) for Madera to be managed by ...

    Jul 28, 2023 More
  • Adventist Health Portland receives Hope Award for life-saving organ donation rates

    Adventist Health Portland has received the Hope Award from Cascade Life Alliance, a recognition given to hospitals that meet or exceed performance ...

    Jul 28, 2023 More
  • American College of Emergency Physicians Recognizes Adventist Health in Hanford and Selma for ...

    Emergency teams earn national accreditation for measures protecting elderly patients. Senior patients visiting the Adventist Health emergency ...

    Jul 19, 2023 More
  • Adventist Health Portland Accredited as a Senior-Friendly Emergency Department

    Adventist Health Portland has achieved Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation (GEDA) from the American College of Emergency Physicians. This ...

    Jul 19, 2023 More
  • Aquablation Therapy Launches at Adventist Health Portland

    Last month, Adventist Health Portland celebrated the launch of a new urology treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Aquablation uses the ...

    Jul 18, 2023 More
  • Celebrating our Accreditation as a Senior-friendly Emergency Department

    Adventist Health Sonora has earned Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation from the American College of Emergency Physicians. This accreditation ...

    Jul 17, 2023 More
  • Adventist Health Hanford Offers the World’s Tiniest Pacemakers

    Leadless pacemakers are a useful device for appropriate candidates with atrial fibrillation HANFORD – Adventist Health Hanford is now offering the ...

    Jul 12, 2023 More
  • Adventist Health Announces Sports Physical Event in Manzanita on July 13, 2023

    Adventist Health is providing a sports physical event for teens and young adults ages 12–21 on Thursday, July 13 from 3–7 p.m. at their Adventist ...

    Jul 11, 2023 More
  • Adventist Health Hanford is nationally recognized for its commitment to providing high-quality ...

    For the third straight year, Adventist Health Hanford has received the American Heart Association’s GoldPlus Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke quality ...

    Jul 11, 2023 More
  • Rachel J. Pandiangan joins Adventist Health as a Family Nurse Practitioner

    July 7, 2023 (Orosi, California) – Adventist Health is pleased to welcome Rachel J. Pandiangan, DNP, FNP-C to the Adventist Health team. She is a ...

    Jul 6, 2023 More
  • Adventist Health Tillamook Presents a Free Community Concert by GRAMMY® and Billboard Music Award ...

    GRAMMY® and Billboard Music Award nominee as well as Dove and ASCAP Christian Music Award winner Ryan Stevenson will be coming to Tillamook to share ...

    Jun 21, 2023 More
  • 2023 CNA of the Year: Anthony ‘Tony” Bracco, CNA2

    Adventist Health Portland named Anthony “Tony” Bracco, CNA2, its CNA of the Year. This award is given to an individual who demonstrates professional ...

    Jun 21, 2023 More
  • 2023 Rising Star: Phoenix Safley, LPN

    Phoenix Safley, LPN, has earned the distinction of Adventist Health Portland 2023 Rising Star. This annual award is given to a nurse who embraces new ...

    Jun 20, 2023 More
  • Cyndi Guerra, DNP, RN, MSN, FNP-C Joins Adventist Health’s Fowler Location

    June 19, 2023 (Fowler, California) – Adventist Health is pleased to welcome Cyndi Guerra, Doctor of Nurse Practice, Nurse Practitioner to their ...

    Jun 20, 2023 More
  • Adventist Health Portland Names 2023 Nurse of the Year

    Nadia Fursov, RN, has been named the Adventist Health Portland 2023 Nurse of the Year. This annual award is presented to a nurse who is identified by ...

    Jun 14, 2023 More
  • Welcoming Adventist Health Columbia Gorge

    On June 14, 2023, the team at Mid-Columbia Medical Center and leaders and staff from throughout Adventist Health gathered together in The Dalles, ...

    Jun 14, 2023 More
  • Bringing the Latest Technology and More Experts to Our Cardiovascular Team

    During a heart attack, when every minute counts, having the closest interventional cardiology program more than 50 miles away can lead to devastating ...

    Jun 13, 2023 More
  • Comprehensive Breast Care Comes to Glendale

    On June 1, 2023, Adventist Health Glendale officially opened The Sam and Grace Carvajal Comprehensive Breast Center, a state-of-the-art treatment ...

    Jun 12, 2023 More
  • Big Bangs: Protect Your Hearing This 4th of July

    Food, friends and fireworks are all part of our annual celebration of the Fourth of July. We enjoy all those aspects of the holiday, but one can cause ...

    Jun 10, 2023 More
  • Adventist Health Tillamook Hosts All-Candidate Job Fair on June 20, 2023

    Adventist Health Tillamook will host a job fair on June 20 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the medical center for non-clinical and clinical positions. The ...

    Jun 9, 2023 More
  • Begin a Rewarding Career in Healthcare

    High school graduates with as little as two terms of community college education can begin a fulfilling career in healthcare with opportunities for ...

    Jun 7, 2023 More
  • Tillamook Medical Minute: Celebrating rural oncologist-hematologist care

    Paul Welch, MD, is the Adventist Health Chief Medical Officer. As a board-certified medical provider with decades of experience in both care and ...

    Jun 2, 2023 More
  • Paul Welch, MD, to Lead Adventist Health Tillamook Clinical Operations as Chief Medical Officer

    Paul Welch, MD, has been named Chief Medical Officer at Adventist Health Tillamook. In his new role, Dr. Welch will focus on creating and maintaining ...

    Jun 2, 2023 More
  • Adventist Health Hanford Adds Robotic Technology to Surgical Options

    HANFORD - Adventist Health Hanford is expanding patients’ surgical options in June with the da Vinci Xi robotic system, advancing the technology used ...

    Jun 2, 2023 More
  • 4 Tips for Medication Safety

    For many people, medications play an important role in managing health—they reduce symptoms of chronic diseases, aid you in healing from infections ...

    Jun 1, 2023 More
  • Acute Pain vs. Chronic Pain

    From headaches to back aches, everyone experiences pain at some point. But do you know the difference between acute and chronic pain? And when does ...

    Jun 1, 2023 More
  • Alternatives To Prescription Pain Management

    Whether you’re recovering from an injury or dealing with chronic pain, chances are, you’ll need pain relief at some point in your life. Every year, ...

    Jun 1, 2023 More
  • Adventist Health Portland Celebrates Addition of Second Da Vinci Surgical System

    Members of the leadership and surgery teams at Adventist Health Portland cut the ribbon for a new da Vinci Surgical System earlier this month. “Having ...

    May 31, 2023 More
  • Adventist Health Portland Accredited for Bariatric Surgery

    Adventist Health Portland recently received accreditation for low-acuity bariatric surgery from the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and ...

    May 30, 2023 More
  • Adventist Health Expands Residency Opportunities to Help Address Physician Shortage

    In April, the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education approved Adventist Health Tulare’s application to launch an Internal Medicine ...

    May 26, 2023 More
  • Adventist Health Simi Valley Earns Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation

    Adventist Health Simi Valley has achieved Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation (GEDA) from the American College of Emergency Physicians. This ...

    May 25, 2023 More
  • Adventist Health Sees Success with BrainScope Technology in Kern County

    Austin, Texas – During the 2023 annual meeting of the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine (SAEM23), Adventist Health presented promising ...

    May 25, 2023 More
  • Adventist Health Portland Among Nation’s Top Performing Hospitals for Treatment of Heart Attack Pati ...

    Adventist Health Portland has received the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain – MI Registry Silver Performance Achievement Award for ...

    May 25, 2023 More
  • Hydee Berger Named Adventist Health Tillamook Emergency Medical Services Provider of the Year

    Hydee Berger, a paramedic with Adventist Health Tillamook, has been named the 2023 Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Provider of the Year. Berger was ...

    May 24, 2023 More
  • What the End of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Means for Your Healthcare

    The federal government ended the nationwide public health emergency in response to COVID-19 on May 11, 2023. As state and local mandates have also ...

    May 23, 2023 More
  • Richard Brainerd, RN, Adventist Health Tillamook Emergency Department Nurse, Receives DAISY Award

    Richard Brainerd, RN, of Adventist Health Tillamook, was awarded the DAISY Foundation™ Award for Extraordinary Nurses during Hospital Week, a ...

    May 16, 2023 More
  • Adventist Health Sonora Earns Spring 2023 “A” Hospital Safety Grade

    We are proud to share that Adventist Health Sonora has earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade for Spring 2023 from The Leapfrog Group, a national ...

    May 12, 2023 More
  • Leslie Smith Named Adventist Health Tillamook 2022 Associate of the Year

    Leslie Smith, a food service associate in the Garden Café at Adventist Health Tillamook, has been named the organization’s Associate of the Year for ...

    May 10, 2023 More
  • Adventist Health Tillamook Celebrates 50 Years of Health, Wholeness and Hope

    1973 was a foundational year for saving lives and making a significant difference in health. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) was invented. The first ...

    May 10, 2023 More
  • Free Community Child Birthing Classes Return to Adventist Health Tillamook

    Updated May 8, 2023 Starting June 25, 2023, and on the fourth Sunday of every even numbered month going forward, Family Birth Place at Adventist ...

    May 8, 2023 More
  • Medical Minute: Rediscovering Independence with Occupational Therapy

    Paul Welch, MD, is the Adventist Health Tillamook Ambulatory Medical Director. As a board-certified medical provider with decades of experience in ...

    May 8, 2023 More
  • Adventist Health Glendale Receives an "A" in Hospital Safety

    We have been awarded an “A” Hospital Safety Grade for the seventeenth consecutive time by The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit upholding the ...

    May 3, 2023 More
  • Visalia Medical Clinic, Adventist Health Partner to Expand Options for Patients

    In a move to give patients access to additional hospitals and services, Visalia Medical Clinic, a group of 62 physicians and other health care ...

    May 1, 2023 More
  • New Cutting-Edge Technology Revolutionizes Robotic Surgery at Adventist Health Simi Valley

    Adventist Health Simi Valley, a leading medical institution in Southern California, is proud to announce the groundbreaking integration of Intuitive ...

    Apr 24, 2023 More
  • A Week of Spiritual Emphasis to “Fill My Cup”

    At Adventist Health Tillamook, we make it a point every year to dedicate a week in April to emphasize our mission and promote our associates' ...

    Apr 21, 2023 More
  • Family Nurse Practitioner With Nearly 30 Years of Nursing Experience Joins Adventist Health Medical ...

    A board-certified family nurse practitioner with nearly 30 years of extensive nursing experience is joining the Adventist Health Medical Office in ...

    Apr 20, 2023 More
  • Start Your Kids on a Heart-Healthy Path

    You're there to help your children with their homework, and you remind them to brush their teeth. But have you helped them do something good for their ...

    Apr 20, 2023 More
  • OHSU Urology Clinic Opens on Main Campus

    Oregon Health & Science University opened a urology clinic on April 18 at Adventist Health Portland’s main campus. The clinic is part of a number of ...

    Apr 19, 2023 More
  • Making a Difference Together

    The St. Helena Hospital Volunteer program is a shining example of how the power of volunteerism can create a caring and supportive environment for ...

    Apr 18, 2023 More
  • Volunteers on a Mission

    Lauren Ashmore recently celebrated her 15th anniversary with Adventist Health Portland, where she serves as the volunteer services manager. We asked ...

    Apr 16, 2023 More
  • A Big Heart for Tiny Patients

    Amid the busy work of doctors, midwives, nurses and support staff in Family Birth Place, one woman’s work is of a quieter nature. You’ll find her arms ...

    Apr 12, 2023 More
  • Understanding Black Maternal Mortality

    Public scrutiny over the alarming state of Black maternal health in the U.S. has grown in recent years, especially as more people share their ...

    Apr 10, 2023 More
  • Adventist Health Hanford Physicians and Staff Team Up for Wedding Miracle

    When the mother of the bride falls and fractures a hip 30 hours before the wedding, you might think she’ll sadly have to miss the big event. After ...

    Apr 7, 2023 More
  • Patient and Visitor Masks No Longer Required at Adventist Health Tillamook Medical Center, Clinics

    Changes align with similar state health decisions made in Washington and California Responding to Oregon Health Authority (OHA) and Oregon ...

    Apr 3, 2023 More
  • Retired Ozzie’s Deli & Gyros owners donate new furniture

    The Adventist Health Portland atrium features sleek and comfortable new furniture thanks to a donation from Ozzie and Loulou Faris, former owners of ...

    Mar 30, 2023 More
  • Raul Ayala, MD, MHCM, Adventist Health Physician, Installed As CAFP President

    Adventist Health recognizes the critically important work of its physicians and providers – inside and outside its facilities. Adventist Health ...

    Mar 27, 2023 More
  • Have Medicaid? What to Know About the End of Continuous Coverage

    Do you have Medi-Cal, Med – QUEST or Oregon Health Plan insurance? These are three names for Medicaid, and many Adventist Health patients have this ...

    Mar 27, 2023 More
  • Raul Ayala, MD, MCHM, Adventist Health physician, installed as CAFP President

    Adventist Health recognizes the critically important work of its physicians and providers – both inside and outside of its facilities. Adventist ...

    Mar 27, 2023 More
  • Adventist Health Howard Memorial Hospital Recognized for Outstanding Patient Experience and ...

    March 14, 2023 (Willits, CA) — Adventist Health Howard Memorial Hospital is pleased to have received a 2023 Outstanding Patient Experience Award and a ...

    Mar 15, 2023 More
  • Spring session application opens for Student Healthcare Leaders

    *Registration for the spring 2023 session is now closed. Please check back or contact us to learn more about future sessions.* Portland-area high ...

    Mar 14, 2023 More
  • Adventist Health Glendale Recognized in Maternity Care by U.S. News & World Report

    Adventist Health Glendale is proud to announce that we have been designated High Performing in Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) by U.S. News & ...

    Mar 13, 2023 More
  • Is a Good Night's Sleep Merely a Dream? 5 Tips for Sweet Slumber

    Sleep is essential to your physical and mental health. It helps your body repair itself and your brain process memories of the day's events. And ...

    Mar 10, 2023 More
  • Medical Minute: What Women Need to Know About Cardiovascular Risk

    For many years, people thought heart disease and heart attacks were men’s problems. Research studies focused on men. Diagnoses and treatments were ...

    Mar 8, 2023 More
  • Feeling Better in Her Body

    A local woman is active again after weight loss surgery. Yvonne Lagunas used to love walking to the local swap meet with her husband. But over time, ...

    Mar 8, 2023 More
  • Making MyChart Your Chart

    How to track health care records with your patient portal Do you ever suddenly remember during the evening or on the weekend that you need to make a ...

    Mar 8, 2023 More
  • Adventist Health Tillamook Recognized for Social Responsibility by National Healthcare Think Tank

    Recognized for efforts to provide continued value to the communities served, Adventist Health Tillamook has been identified by the Lown Institute, a ...

    Mar 3, 2023 More
  • Expecting? Childbirth and Parenting Classes to Help You Prepare

    Obstetricians, nurses and certified nurse-midwives spend years learning about childbirth. But parents-to-be usually only have a few months to prepare ...

    Mar 1, 2023 More
  • Food as Medicine: Eat Your Way to Winter Wellness

    With cold and flu season going strong, there’s no better time than winter to focus on your health. And while viruses thrive in cooler temperatures, ...

    Feb 15, 2023 More
  • Adventist Health Medical Office – Fowler Expands Services With Addition of Interventional ...

    February --, 2023 (Fowler, California) – Adventist Health Medical Office – Fowler is pleased to welcome board-certified interventional cardiologist H ...

    Feb 14, 2023 More
  • Welcome Erin Marquez, FNP, to Adventist Health Medical Office - Kingsburg

    Please join us in welcoming Erin Marquez, family nurse practitioner (FNP), joining the medical office of Kingsburg in February from Adventist Health ...

    Feb 13, 2023 More
  • 2023 Art for the Heart Winners Announced

    The Community Celebration of the Heart and Artist Reception took place Sunday, Feb. 5, in Nehalem and launched the month-long Art for the Heart ...

    Feb 10, 2023 More
  • Adventist Health Clear Lake Opens Rapid Care Clinic in Clearlake

    Adventist Health Clear Lake Hospital is excited to announce the opening of its new Rapid Care clinic on January 9. Located at 15230 Lakeshore Drive, ...

    Feb 9, 2023 More
  • How to Talk to Your Teen About Vaping Health Risks

    If you are the parent of a teenager, you’ve probably talked about the dangers of smoking cigarettes. But while less than 2 percent of high school ...

    Feb 7, 2023 More
  • Susan Layeux, MD, Adds to Provider Roster at Medical Office – Manzanita Location

    Eager to provide access to high-quality care on the northern Oregon coast, Adventist Health Tillamook announces that another seasoned and ...

    Feb 7, 2023 More
  • Adventist Health Portland Expands to Include Midwifery Program

    Adventist Health Portland recently celebrated its first birth supervised by the new certified nurse-midwifery team. The birth took place in one of the ...

    Feb 3, 2023 More
  • Women in Healthcare: The Empathy and Care of Female Providers

    Healthcare providers have long been predominantly male, but that number is changing — nearly 40 percent of physicians in California are women. In ...

    Feb 3, 2023 More
  • Cardiovascular Risk: What Women Need to Know

    For many years, people thought heart disease and heart attacks were men’s problems. Research studies focused on men. Diagnoses and treatments were ...

    Feb 1, 2023 More
  • Your Heart Health: Myths and Facts

    When you think of heart disease, your mind may quickly picture an older man with a previous heart attack, family history of high blood pressure and ...

    Feb 1, 2023 More
  • Don't Miss a Beat: Your Heart Rhythm Irregularities

    You could have an irregular heartbeat and not know it — but that doesn’t mean it’s not dangerous. “Many people never feel an irregular heartbeat,” ...

    Feb 1, 2023 More
  • Making Borscht More Heart-Healthy

    This borscht recipe provides the flavor without much saturated fat by using beef bone broth or vegetable broth (for a plant-based version). Bone broth ...

    Feb 1, 2023 More
  • New Adventist Health Providers in Lincoln City Expand Care, Appointment Availability

    Adventist Health is proud to welcome several new medical providers to their roster of primary care, urgent care and specialty providers at the ...

    Jan 26, 2023 More
  • Healthgrades 250 Best Hospitals in America Includes Two Adventist Health Medical Centers

    Adventist Health is celebrating with teams at two of our California medical centers as they are recognized as among America’s 250 Best Hospitals for ...

    Jan 26, 2023 More
  • Second Opinion Leads to First-rate Care

    When Jack’s* annual physical showed his prostate-specific antigen (PSA) level was elevated, his primary care doctor referred him to a urologist. After ...

    Jan 24, 2023 More
  • Erdmann Named Patient Care Executive

    Adventist Health Portland recently named Diana Erdmann, MSN, RN, CENP, as patient care executive. Erdmann succeeds Cindy Nutter, who is retiring from ...

    Jan 23, 2023 More
  • Q&A: What to Expect for Your First Colonoscopy

    What can I expect in the days leading up to my procedure? The day or two prior to your colonoscopy, you will be given medication to help “clean” out ...

    Jan 20, 2023 More
  • Q&A: What to Expect From Cologuard

    What is Cologuard? Cologuard is an at home, non-invasive colon cancer screening test. The test uses advanced stool DNA technology to detect the DNA ...

    Jan 20, 2023 More
  • Take Heart: Better Sleep Can Be Yours

    When most of us think about heart health, we think about exercise and eating right. But there’s another daily part of our lives we may not connect to ...

    Jan 19, 2023 More
  • Medical Minute: The Importance of Regular Cervical Cancer Screenings and HPV Vaccines

    Paul Welch, MD, is the Adventist Health Tillamook Ambulatory Medical Director. As a board-certified medical provider with decades of experience in ...

    Jan 13, 2023 More
  • Making Primary Care Your Primary 2023 Goal

    We all know we should, but it’s so easy to ignore until we’re sick: establishing care with a primary care provider. But the time to find a provider ...

    Jan 11, 2023 More
  • Associate Patient Care Executive Named at Adventist Health Howard Memorial

    January 6, 2023 (Willits, CA) — Adventist Health Howard Memorial is pleased to announce Amy Buckingham as Associate Patient Care Executive. Buckingham ...

    Jan 6, 2023 More
  • The Risks of Youth Sport Specialization

    Last fall, the National Athletic Trainers’ Association sponsored the first youth sport specialization awareness week. Sport Specialization is defined ...

    Jan 4, 2023 More
  • A Hard Day’s Night: When You Can’t Get the Sleep You Need

    Has stress been keeping you up at night? Are bad nights making for worse days? You’re not alone. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control ...

    Jan 2, 2023 More
  • Adventist Health Tillamook Hosts Oregon Legislators

    Twelve Oregon legislators, including those who serve on House/Senate healthcare committees, joined Adventist Health Tillamook President Eric Swanson ...

    Dec 23, 2022 More
  • Goodness Gracious! Be Kind to a Stranger Today!

    Have you ever experienced a random act of kindness? Maybe someone held the door open for you, helped you get a stroller down a flight of stairs—or did ...

    Dec 23, 2022 More
  • Join Adventist Health in supporting women’s health services in Kenya

    Adventist Health Global Missions Fund will match your contribution through Dec. 28 A 15-year-old Maasai girl stumbles through the doors of the Africa ...

    Dec 20, 2022 More
  • Adventist Health Tillamook Leaders Complete Rural Hospital Leadership Certifications

    Recently announced by the National Rural Health Association (NRHA), Adventist Health Tillamook President Eric Swanson received official designation as ...

    Dec 19, 2022 More
  • Adventist Health Howard Memorial Receives Women’s Choice Award

    Hospital is named a one of the best in the country for Emergency Care and Patient Experience December 19, 2022 (Willits, CA) – Adventist Health Howard ...

    Dec 19, 2022 More
  • Adventist Health Ukiah Valley Receives Women’s Choice Award

    Hospital is named as one of the best in the country for Emergency Care and Patient Safety December 19, 2022 (Ukiah, CA) – Adventist Health Ukiah ...

    Dec 19, 2022 More
  • Adventist Health Portland names new finance officer

    Adventist Health Portland recently named Jason Panasuk its new finance officer. Panasuk replaces Don Welch, who is transitioning to Adventist Health’s ...

    Dec 16, 2022 More
  • Adventist Health Tillamook Physicians Nominate Dr. Andrew Nelson as 2022 Physician of the Year

    Continuing a tradition started in 2019, Adventist Health Tillamook medical providers have selected Andrew Nelson, MD, as the 2022 Physician of the ...

    Dec 15, 2022 More
  • Adventist Health and Rideout Recognized for Excellent Cardiac Care

    The American College of Cardiology (ACC) has recognized Adventist Health and Rideout’s commitment to provide consistent, high-quality cardiac care ...

    Dec 13, 2022 More
  • Nurse practitioner comes home to Corcoran

    Amandeep Kaur cares for patients at Adventist Health Medical Office As family nurse practitioner Amandeep Kaur prepared to meet her new clinic team in ...

    Dec 13, 2022 More
  • Small Town Heart Provides Loving Care With Big-league Effect

    In the United States, 1 in 3 public schools have no access to athletic trainers to prevent, diagnose, treat and rehabilitate injuries and illnesses ...

    Dec 12, 2022 More
  • Nationally recognized care you can trust close to home

    Adventist Health St. Helena Receives the 2023 Women’s Choice Award® as one of America’s Best Hospitals for Patient Experience, Patient Safety, ...

    Dec 12, 2022 More
  • Finding a Balanced Exercise Routine

    With the holidays just around the corner maybe if us are thinking about how to prevent the extra pounds the holidays frequently bring. One great way ...

    Dec 12, 2022 More
  • Crisis Standards of Care Declaration

    Effective: Dec. 9, 2022, 2:00 p.m. Like other hospitals across our region including Tillamook, Washington, Multnomah and Clackamas counties we are ...

    Dec 9, 2022 More
  • Know how to manage RSV, flu and COVID-19 this winter

    Have you heard the terms “tripledemic” or "tridemic" recently? These are names that have been coined to reference three illnesses that are on the rise ...

    Dec 9, 2022 More
  • Adventist Health Reedley nationally recognized as a 2022 Top Teaching Hospital

    Dec. 9, 2022 (Reedley, Calif.) – Highlighting its nationally recognized achievements in patient safety and quality, Adventist Health Reedley was named ...

    Dec 9, 2022 More
  • Central Valley Network celebrates three Leapfrog Safety Grade “A’s”

    (Hanford, Calif.) Adventist Health Hanford, Reedley, and Selma have earned Grade "A's" from the Leapfrog Group. For Adventist Health Reedley, this ...

    Dec 6, 2022 More
  • Tips to reduce snow sports risks

    Making proactive choices ahead of time can help ensure you and your family have a safe and happy day when you hit the slopes. There’s nothing like a ...

    Dec 5, 2022 More
  • More Than Just An Annual Check Up

    If you’re overdue for an annual checkup, you’re missing out on care that can help you identify disease risks and prevent illness. Consider your ...

    Dec 5, 2022 More
  • How MRIs Help Us Take a Closer Look

    A clear picture Magnetic resonance imaging, or MRI, is a technology that uses magnetic fields to produce detailed images of the soft tissues in the ...

    Dec 1, 2022 More
  • Who You Spend Time With Impacts Health

    Blue Zones research shows that who you spend your time with affects your health. Did you know your social circle can affect your physical health? ...

    Nov 30, 2022 More
  • Sleep Health and Diabetes

    Diabetes is a chronic health condition that affects more than 30 million Americans and is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States. ...

    Nov 30, 2022 More
  • 3 Things To Know About The Flu Shot

    Every flu season is different, and influenza can affect people differently, but millions of people get flu every year according to the Centers for ...

    Nov 30, 2022 More
  • Navigating Alzheimer’s with Loved Ones and Medical Support

    About 6 million Americans have Alzheimer’s disease, which affects memory and brain function, and experts expect that number to nearly triple by 2060. ...

    Nov 30, 2022 More
  • Adventist Health introduces MOSES technology for safer, faster treatment of kidney stones

    Nov. 22, 2022 (HANFORD, Calif.) — Positioning itself as a leader in urological care, Adventist Health Hanford has invested in new technology that ...

    Nov 22, 2022 More
  • Adventist Health St. Helena Nationally Recognized with an ‘A’ Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade

    Adventist Health St. Helena received an ‘A’ Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for fall 2022. This national distinction recognizes Adventist Health St. ...

    Nov 18, 2022 More
  • Pap Smear: What is it & How to Find Precancers

    A simple cervical cancer test can stop this deadly disease in its tracks. Each year, more than 13,000 women in the U.S. are diagnosed with cervical ...

    Nov 18, 2022 More
  • Redefining Physical & Occupational Therapy

    Redefining rehab From cancer care to vertigo, physical and occupational therapists can help. You might think of physical therapy as something to do ...

    Nov 17, 2022 More
  • The Rocky Journey to a New, Happier Normal

    Everything in Elizabeth Naylor’s life was normal. The St. Helena resident was grateful for this fact as she traveled to see a longtime friend who had ...

    Nov 17, 2022 More
  • Cardiac Nurse Becomes Cardiology Provider

    When nurse practitioner Haley Pacholec joined the Northwest Regional Heart & Vascular cardiology team recently, her face was anything but new. That’s ...

    Nov 17, 2022 More
  • Beating Breast Cancer

    One year after what she thought was her final breast cancer surgery, Devon Steigerwald adopted a shelter dog. She hadn’t planned to come home with a ...

    Nov 17, 2022 More
  • Carotid Approach Now Offered for TAVR

    Northwest Regional Heart & Vascular recently began offering the minimally invasive transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) procedure using the ...

    Nov 16, 2022 More
  • Enjoy family-friendly fun at the AHEAD Turkey Trot

    The St. Helena Hospital Foundation and Adventist Health St. Helena’s AHEAD Program invite the community to start Thanksgiving Day with exercise and ...

    Nov 16, 2022 More
  • Adventist Health Glendale Receives 16th Consecutive Grade ‘A’ from The Leapfrog Group

    Adventist Health Glendale has received their 16 th consecutive “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group. This national distinction celebrates ...

    Nov 16, 2022 More
  • Adventist Health Reedley Receives Prestigious Baby-Friendly Designation

    November 14, 2022 (Reedley, Calif.) Adventist Health Reedley is proud to announce that it has achieved the highly prestigious international ...

    Nov 14, 2022 More
  • Parkinson’s Patients Gets Big Gains From LSVT BIG Therapy

    After 15 years managing Parkinson’s disease, Harold Delemos recently noticed his walking and mobility getting progressively worse. “After discussing ...

    Nov 14, 2022 More
  • Strength and Resilience Through Cancer Diagnosis

    In January 2020, Kristy Montero had her first mammogram. When the results were negative, the now 45-year-old says she was relieved. But just a year ...

    Nov 14, 2022 More
  • Mural Wall Recognizing Adventist Health Tillamook Military Veterans Unveiled

    On the week of Veteran’s Day, November 11, 2022, Adventist Health Tillamook President Eric Swanson unveiled a personal project a year in development ...

    Nov 10, 2022 More
  • Shaping the future: University students explore careers in healthcare administration

    Adventist Health is providing a variety of opportunities to help prepare the next generation of healthcare business leaders. Experiences include ...

    Nov 8, 2022 More
  • Holidays and Recovery

    While many enjoy festive events of the holidays, family time and the hustle and bustle that comes along with the holidays, for some, the stress and ...

    Nov 8, 2022 More
  • How to eat smart on Thanksgiving

    Worried about what the holidays will do to your waistline? You’re not alone. Many people head into their Thanksgiving feasts more than a little ...

    Oct 31, 2022 More
  • Addressing vaccine confidence in Adventist Health Tillamook communities

    Getting the Flu Vaccine | COVID-19 Information Schedule an Appointment with a Provider Today Recent efforts to support vaccine outreach in rural ...

    Oct 27, 2022 More
  • Adventist Health and Rideout cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation program certified by industry lead ...

    Adventist Health and Rideout is proud to announce the certification of its cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation program by the American Association of ...

    Oct 26, 2022 More
  • Time Change: How to Fall Back Without Falling Over

    Yet another time change is almost upon us. While the time “falling back” one hour seems a little easier than skipping an hour of sleep in the spring, ...

    Oct 17, 2022 More
  • Tides of Change, SANE Community Collaborative Workgroup Announces U.S. Department of Justice Grant ...

    Tides of Change and the SANE community collaborative workgroup, including Adventist Health Tillamook, proudly announce that the U.S. Department of ...

    Oct 12, 2022 More
  • Joleen's Heroic Story Battling Breast Cancer

    After a routine mammogram in early 2021, Kāne`ohe resident Joleen Cordeiro, affectionately known as “Aunty Jo,” was given a diagnosis she never wanted ...

    Oct 5, 2022 More
  • 3 Simple Ways to Improve Posture

    Healthy posture helps us stand, walk, sit and lie in positions that reduce the strain on our muscles and ligaments. But daily activities can affect ...

    Oct 4, 2022 More
  • Humans of Adventist Health Portland: Mother donates teddy bears to honor son

    In her own words, Paige Altman explains why she has donated weighted bears to our Family Birth Place for the past couple of years. In 2018, my husband ...

    Oct 2, 2022 More
  • ICU Nurse Named Outstanding Preceptor

    The Oregon Center for Nursing has named Stephanie Vail, RN, an ICU nurse at Adventist Health Portland, as one of its 2022 Oregon Outstanding Nurse ...

    Sep 29, 2022 More
  • New Patient Care Executive Named at Adventist Health Ukiah Valley

    September 28, 2022 (Ukiah, CA) — Adventist Health Ukiah Valley is pleased to announce that Jill Bartolomie has been named Patient Care Executive, ...

    Sep 28, 2022 More
  • Adventist Health Tillamook Offers New Bivalent COVID Vaccine Booster to Patients 12 and up

    Recommended by the CDC to protect against new Omicron subvariants of the COVID-causing virus, Adventist Health Tillamook now offers the latest ...

    Sep 27, 2022 More
  • Avo’s Story to Getting Back on His Feet

    Avo Maleky has always been active. His job as an air conditioning contractor is pretty physical, and when he’s not at work, Maleky can be found ...

    Sep 22, 2022 More
  • Healing Strategies For Adverse Childhood Experiences

    Everyone can conjure a few unpleasant memories from childhood. But about two-thirds of U.S. adults report that they suffered traumatic events called ...

    Sep 21, 2022 More
  • Adventist Health Portland Launches Virtual ICU

    Our critical patients and their care teams have additional support thanks to OHSU and Adventist Health Portland’s virtual intensive care unit (vICU) ...

    Sep 19, 2022 More
  • Smaller Is Better: 3D Mammography Catches ‘Cancer Lite’

    When Vivian Robertson got a call about something irregular on her annual screening mammogram, she wasn’t too concerned. She knew callbacks were ...

    Sep 14, 2022 More
  • Air quality and your lungs: What is poor air quality and why does it matter?

    You may have seen the warnings on your weather app: “poor air quality for sensitive groups.” But what does poor air quality even mean? And who is a ...

    Sep 14, 2022 More
  • 3 Ways to Improve Healthcare in Rural Areas

    Improving rural healthcare The U.S. is facing a doctor shortage. Here’s how Adventist Health is adapting. Welcoming new residents This summer, ...

    Sep 14, 2022 More
  • Adventist Health Ukiah Valley Recognized for Excellence in Maternity Care, Opioid Stewardship and ...

    September 13, 2022 (Ukiah, CA) — Adventist Health Ukiah Valley hospital is pleased to be one of only nine hospitals in California to have achieved all ...

    Sep 13, 2022 More
  • Addressing Sciatic Nerve Pain To Achieve Better Mobility

    After years of distress, a fitness instructor can move comfortably again thanks to spine surgery. Julie Spiker has always been active. From dancing to ...

    Sep 12, 2022 More
  • Adventist Health Ukiah Valley Welcomes New Administrator

    September 9, 2022 (Ukiah, CA) — Adventist Health is pleased to announce that David Leighton, MPA, MHCM, CLSSBB, has been named Administrator of ...

    Sep 9, 2022 More
  • Health Tips for the Whole Family

    When you keep an eye on health and safety, both kids and parents benefit. WATER PLAY Safer summers On a hot day, splashing in a pool can be a great ...

    Sep 8, 2022 More
  • How Mental and Physical Health Can Reduce Stress

    The mind-body connection: Mental and physical health are closely aligned. Here’s how to manage both. Try this at home: Reduce stress Stress doesn’t ...

    Sep 8, 2022 More
  • A Guide To Preventing Heat Exhaustion & Heatstroke

    Just as water courses through the Central Valley to irrigate its farmland, the body needs adequate hydration to nourish its tissues. In both cases, ...

    Sep 2, 2022 More
  • A Sports Safety Playbook: 4 Ways To Protect Athletes

    Nearly half a million children ages 5 to 14 sustained sports-related injuries that sent them to the hospital or doctor in 2020, according to the ...

    Sep 2, 2022 More
  • When Do Children Need Eye Exams?

    Eye doctors recommend that children have their first eye exam at age 6 months. If you’ve missed that milestone, however, it’s not too late to have ...

    Sep 2, 2022 More
  • Adventist Health Ukiah Valley and Howard Memorial name administrators

    David Leighton, MPA, MHCM, CLSSBB, assumed responsibilities on August 7, 2022, as Administrator of Adventist Health Ukiah Valley. In this role, ...

    Aug 31, 2022 More
  • Adventist Health Tillamook Managers Honored by Department of Defense Office

    Adventist Health Tillamook is proud to share that our Emergency Medical Service leaders Jackie Fox, EMS Director and Seth Crowder, EMS Supervisor, ...

    Aug 30, 2022 More
  • Adventist Health Lodi Memorial Names New President

    Adventist Health Lodi Memorial has named Brooke McCollough, MBA, as President effective August 21, 2022. In this role, McCollough will provide ...

    Aug 30, 2022 More
  • Adventist Health Portland Named High Performing by U.S. News and World Report

    U.S. News and World Report has named Adventist Health Portland High Performing in four clinical areas: Heart attack, heart failure, kidney failure and ...

    Aug 22, 2022 More
  • Edwin Hojilla, MD, Joins Adventist Health Medical Office Hanford

    August 19, 2022 (Hanford, Calif.) – Adventist Health Medical Office in Hanford is pleased to welcome Edwin Hojilla, MD, who joins our team in August ...

    Aug 19, 2022 More
  • Blown Away by Kindness

    When the son of Portland Pickles baseball team co-owner Alan Miller had a choking incident, he was taken to the Adventist Health Portland ER. The ER ...

    Aug 19, 2022 More
  • Generous grant from Bank of America to support future Valley healthcare professionals

    HANFORD – Bank of America has awarded Adventist Health in the Central Valley a $10,000 grant in support of the COPE Health Scholar Program, which ...

    Aug 17, 2022 More
  • Conquering Breast Cancer

    Here’s how one woman survived and thrived after a diagnosis. When Kristi Dunbar told her doctor about a lump she found on her breast, she didn’t think ...

    Aug 16, 2022 More
  • What Is My Risk for Breast Cancer?

    Like most women, you may find yourself wondering now and then: What are my chances of getting breast cancer? Of course, there are many factors that ...

    Aug 15, 2022 More
  • 2022 CNA of the Year: Mohini Nair, CNA

    When you work on a team, nothing means more than having a teammate who always jumps in to do the hard work without complaint. “Mohini is always ...

    Aug 11, 2022 More
  • Adventist Health Clear Lake Receives Five-Star CMS Rating

    Adventist Health Clear Lake Hospital has received the Overall Hospital Quality Five-Star Rating for 2022 from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid ...

    Aug 10, 2022 More
  • Knight Cancer Institute awards grant to Adventist Health Portland Foundation

    OHSU Knight Cancer Institute recently announced the latest recipients of grants from its Community Partnership Program. Adventist Health Portland ...

    Aug 9, 2022 More
  • 2022 Rising Star Nurse: Cynthia Boldt, RN

    The beginning of the huge Delta-variant COVID-19 surge was already washing over the Adventist Health Portland intensive care unit when new graduate ...

    Aug 5, 2022 More
  • Sahana Vishwanath, MD, Allergist, Joins Adventist Health Medical Office in Fowler

    August 2, 2022 (Fowler, Calif.) – Adventist Health Medical Office in Fowler is pleased to welcome Sahana Vishwanath, MD, Allergist & Immunologist, who ...

    Aug 3, 2022 More
  • Adventist Health St. Helena Has Once Again Earned a Five-Star Rating

    Adventist Health St. Helena has once again earned a five-star rating, the highest-possible, through the Overall Hospital Star Ratings program by the ...

    Aug 3, 2022 More
  • Saul Antonio Diaz Martinez, MD, Joins Adventist Health Medical Office in Fowler

    August 3, 2022 (Fowler, Calif.) – Adventist Health Medical Office in Fowler is pleased to welcome Saul Antonio Diaz-Martinez, MD, Pediatrician, who ...

    Aug 2, 2022 More
  • Lisa Chapa, MSN, FNP, Joins Adventist Health Medical Office in Parlier

    August 1, 2022 (Parlier, Calif.) – Adventist Health Medical Office - Parlier is pleased to welcome Lisa Chapa, MSN, FNP, who joined our team in July. ...

    Aug 1, 2022 More
  • Video: Strategies to Overcome Burnout

    Nearly three-quarters of employees across all industries say they have experienced the effects of burnout, which is work-related stress that manifests ...

    Aug 1, 2022 More
  • Adventist Health Establishes Oregon Supply Chain Network

    Adventist Health has established a new supply chain network to serve its Oregon hospitals, which include Adventist Health Portland and Adventist ...

    Jul 29, 2022 More
  • Adventist Health St. Helena Heart Experts Perform 100th Watchman Procedure

    The Adventist Heart & Vascular Institute’s structural heart program implanted its 100 th WATCHMAN Left Atrial Appendage Closure Device at Adventist ...

    Jul 28, 2022 More
  • Adventist Health Tillamook Announces Availability of 3D Mammography Technology

    This service uses low radiation scanning to deliver safe, state-of-the-art results to patients. The gold standard of breast cancer detection is now ...

    Jul 27, 2022 More
  • 2022 Nurse of the Year: Heather Goold, RN

    Nurses often go the extra mile. When she’s needed, Heather goes the extra 10 miles. “Heather is one of the hardest working nurses on our unit. While ...

    Jul 25, 2022 More
  • 988: Help for crisis support is three numbers away

    988 – the new three-digit number for mental health, substance use and suicide crisis – is now available across the country to call or text during a ...

    Jul 25, 2022 More
  • Adventist Health Tillamook Recognized for Gold Stroke Plus Achievement Award

    This honor is backed by over 10 years of providing the best stroke care possible in Tillamook County through robotic technology and regional health ...

    Jul 21, 2022 More
  • Tips to Keep Your Brain Healthy

    Ever wondered what you can do to boost your brain health? The same tips that help keep your body healthy also keep your brain healthy. And, they work ...

    Jul 20, 2022 More
  • Adventist Health and Rideout nationally recognized for its commitment to providing high-quality ...

    Adventist Health and Rideout has received two American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines and Mission: Lifeline achievement awards for ...

    Jul 20, 2022 More
  • Lead Exposure: Should Your Child Be Tested?

    When you think of lead, you might think of pencils—but in fact, the classic yellow pencil contains graphite instead of lead. The switch was prompted ...

    Jul 20, 2022 More
  • Nephrologist joins Adventist Health Medical Office - Kingsburg

    KINGSBURG – Adventist Health Medical Office in Kingsburg is pleased to welcome Mustafa Kagalwalla, MD, who joins our organization in July. Dr. ...

    Jul 14, 2022 More
  • Living Big: Occupational Therapy Gets Hiker Back on Trail

    When Kristi came to occupational therapy at Adventist Health Portland, she had problems with balance and suffered from occasional falls due to ...

    Jul 13, 2022 More
  • WATCHMAN: A new option to reduce stroke risk for individuals with atrial fibrillation

    The Adventist Heart & Vascular Institute at Adventist Health and Rideout performed the Institute’s first implant of the WATCHMAN™ Left Atrial ...

    Jul 6, 2022 More
  • Adventist Health Howard Memorial Named Most Socially Responsible Hospital in the Nation

    JULY 6, 2022 (Willits, CA) — Adventist Health Howard Memorial is honored to be ranked #1 on the Lown Institute’s list of the country’s most socially ...

    Jul 6, 2022 More
  • Outstanding Partnership Formed Between Adventist Health Castle and Central Medical Clinic

    An outstanding partnership has been formed between Adventist Health Castle and Central Medical Clinic bringing together two organizations recognized ...

    Jul 5, 2022 More
  • Take a hike: Ten essentials to keep you safe on the trail

    1, 2, 3—Hike! Taking a hike outdoors is a great idea. Not only is hiking a lot of fun (you never know what you’ll see), but it’s also a natural boost ...

    Jul 4, 2022 More
  • How to avoid dehydration this summer

    How much water do you need daily to avoid dehydration? That’s a good question, especially during summer. The answer depends on things like your age, ...

    Jul 3, 2022 More
  • Protect the Skin You're In

    It is easy to take our skin for granted. It is washable, flexible and durable. It regenerates itself when we get a cut or scrape, and it does not seem ...

    Jul 1, 2022 More
  • Adventist Health Tillamook Recognizes Honorees for Nursing and Associate Awards

    Adventist Health Tillamook announces honorees for their annual nursing DAISY Award® and annual associate of the year award, an important part of ...

    Jun 27, 2022 More
  • Independence Day safety tips for any celebration

    Whether you're hitting the beach, celebrating at home with family and friends, or enjoying a parade or fireworks show in town, make sure you're ...

    Jun 25, 2022 More
  • Adventist Health Ukiah Valley Congratulates First Graduating Class of its Family Medicine and ...

    June 24, 2022 (Ukiah, CA) - Adventist Health Ukiah Valley is pleased to announce the first class of resident physicians will graduate from its ...

    Jun 24, 2022 More
  • Overcoming “Bad” Genes

    Did you know that genes can be turned on or off? Many of us watch multiple members of the same family suffer from diabetes, high blood pressure or ...

    Jun 24, 2022 More
  • Dentist joins Adventist Health Medical Office - Oakhurst

    OAKHURST – Adventist Health Medical Office Oakhurst is pleased to welcome Rosanna M. Lesniak, DMD, who joined our facility in June. Dr. Lesniak is a ...

    Jun 23, 2022 More
  • Water is key to surviving Portland's hottest days

    With summer sun comes intense heat, and Portlanders need to know about the dangers of dehydration as temperatures soar past 90 degrees and into triple ...

    Jun 23, 2022 More
  • Providing Support to a Community in Need Substance Use Treatment and Counseling with Adventist Healt ...

    The beautiful landscapes of Mendocino County range from vineyards to mountains to redwoods to the gorgeous coastline, but there also lies another ...

    Jun 22, 2022 More
  • Adventist Health Clear Lake Appoints President

    Adventist Health is pleased to announce the appointment of Colleen Assavapisitkul, MSN, RN, CENP, HACP, as president at Adventist Health Clear Lake. ...

    Jun 21, 2022 More
  • Burn safety tips for summer

    As you swap out your raincoat for a tank top, Adventist Health's emergency room has some pointers to keep you and your family safe from burns this ...

    Jun 18, 2022 More
  • Rosanna M. Lesniak, DMD, Joins Adventist Health Medical Office Oakhurst

    Adventist Health Medical Office Oakhurst is pleased to welcome Rosanna M. Lesniak, DMD, who joined our facility in June. Dr. Lesniak is a general ...

    Jun 15, 2022 More
  • Bainbridge Park Grant Entry Selected as a Winner in the State Farm Neighborhood Assist Program

    Adventist Health Mendocino Coast and the City of Fort Bragg are pleased to announce that Bainbridge Park has been selected as a winner in the State ...

    Jun 15, 2022 More
  • Adventist Health Ukiah Valley Welcomes Two New Pharmacy Residents

    June 14, 2022 (Ukiah, CA) – Adventist Health Ukiah Valley is pleased to announce that two new pharmacy residents will be joining our team on June 27. ...

    Jun 15, 2022 More
  • Woman of the Year, Dr. Ramella Markarian is Honored for Dedication and Service to the City of Glenda ...

    Congratulations to Dr. Ramella Markarian, executive at Adventist Health Glendale. Dr. Markarian as the "2022 Woman of the Year" in recognition of her ...

    Jun 14, 2022 More
  • Avoid These Top Allergens

    Springtime in Paradise is beautiful. the sun is shining, the birds are chirping and the roses are in bloom. Unfortunately, that also means allergens ...

    Jun 14, 2022 More
  • Leading-Edge Cardiovascular Care

    On May 11th, 2022, Representatives of Adventist Health St. Helena, the St. Helena Hospital Foundation and the Ghiringhelli family cut the ribbon to ...

    Jun 10, 2022 More
  • Bringing You the Latest in Health Education

    Join us for events that are designed to help you experience your best healthy life. Adventist Health Castle invites you to be a healthier you. Mark ...

    Jun 8, 2022 More
  • Dr. Schoppy is now welcoming new ENT patients

    We are proud to reintroduce otolaryngology services to our community through the expertise of David Schoppy, MD. When it comes to your key senses of ...

    Jun 8, 2022 More
  • Guided By Surgeons, Powered By Robots

    With benefits that range from smaller incisions to help reduce scarring, to a reduced need for narcotic pain medicines post-op, the da Vinci surgical ...

    Jun 8, 2022 More
  • Adventist Health Welcomes 15 New Nurses to its Hospitals in Ukiah and Willits

    Adventist Health is pleased to welcome 15 new nurses to its clinical care teams at Adventist Health Ukiah Valley and Adventist Health Howard Memorial ...

    Jun 8, 2022 More
  • Pesky Summer Plants to Avoid

    We’re fortunate to live in the gorgeous Pacific Northwest, where we’re surrounded by lush forests, impressive mountains and winding rivers. It’s easy ...

    Jun 7, 2022 More
  • The Difference Between Having Allergies and Being Sick

    Am I sick, or do I have allergies? Symptoms for allergies and an illness such as a cold or a sinus infection often start out the same — nasal ...

    Jun 7, 2022 More
  • 4 Ways Student-Athletes Can Prevent Injury

    Nearly half a million children ages 5 to 14 sustained sports-related injuries that sent them to the hospital or doctor in 2020, according to the ...

    Jun 7, 2022 More
  • 3 Threats To Quality Of Life

    The key to living well later in life? Get ahead of health concerns. What quality of life do you have now? What quality of life do you hope to have in ...

    Jun 6, 2022 More
  • Adventist Health Expands Services on the Mendocino Coast to include Hospice

    Adventist Health in Mendocino County is pleased to announce an expansion of its hospice services to include Fort Bragg and the coastal community. ...

    Jun 6, 2022 More
  • Hillary Hoppe, at home

    She was born and raised in St. Helena. She obtained her BSN at Boise State University. While employed as a nurse and gaining experience in several ...

    Jun 3, 2022 More
  • Redefining Food

    Every week there seems to be a new diet that claims the ability to have amazing weight loss results. Food advertising permeates life from billboards ...

    May 24, 2022 More
  • Adventist Health Tillamook Announces Re-Start of Grief Support and Cancer Support Groups

    Beginning this June, grief support and cancer support groups facilitated by Adventist Health Tillamook are restarting after a long COVID-19 ...

    May 23, 2022 More
  • Helping Your Loved One With Breast Cancer: Tips From a Cancer Care Navigator

    When someone we love has breast cancer, it’s easy to feel helpless. Knowing what to say or do is hard. Not being able to look into the future is ...

    May 20, 2022 More
  • Busting Mental Health Myths

    Nearly one in five adults in the U.S. will experience a diagnosable mental health illness during their lifetime. There are many stigmas that surround ...

    May 20, 2022 More
  • Formula shortage: keeping tummies full while shelves are empty

    Making sure your child is fed, happy and safe is top priority for parents and caregivers. That’s why the current formula shortage is causing so much ...

    May 19, 2022 More
  • Adventist Health Tillamook President Eric Swanson Appointed to State of Oregon Emergency Medical ...

    Eric Swanson, president of Adventist Health Tillamook, has been appointed to the State of Oregon Emergency Medical Services (EMS) committee by Pat ...

    May 19, 2022 More
  • Transform Your Health

    Total health transformation Combined with lifestyle changes, surgery can help you lose weight — and gain quality of life. When it comes to reaching ...

    May 18, 2022 More
  • Yes, Oral Hygiene Matters

    Here are 3 reasons to brush, floss and visit the dentist. Much like preventative health visits, regular trips to see a dentist can help head off ...

    May 18, 2022 More
  • What’s Causing Your Abdominal Pain?

    Identify the source of your discomfort. Abdominal pain is common and one of the most difficult ailments to diagnose, says Mary Irwin, a family nurse ...

    May 18, 2022 More
  • Addressing the Doctor Shortage

    Rural communities across the U.S. struggle to attract physicians. Adventist Health is filling that gap in Sonora. Advanced training for physicians ...

    May 18, 2022 More
  • Adventist Health Glendale has earned our 15th consecutive Grade ‘A’ from the Leapfrog Group!

    We are thrilled to announce that Adventist Health Glendale has earned our 15th consecutive Grade ‘A’ from the Leapfrog Group! This momentous ...

    May 18, 2022 More
  • Catch Up on Your Child’s Immunizations

    Children 5 and older are now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine to protect them against serious illness, hospitalization and death. Adventist Health in ...

    May 17, 2022 More
  • Adventist Health hospitals in Hanford, Selma and Reedley earn A grades in patient safety

    Adventist Health Hanford, Adventist Health Selma and Adventist Health Reedley all received “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades for spring 2022. This ...

    May 17, 2022 More
  • New Long-Term Patient Care Executive Appointed at Adventist Health Tillamook

    Adventist Health Tillamook has appointed Heather Thompson, RN, as their new Patient Care Executive (PCE) on the hospital executive team, replacing ...

    May 12, 2022 More
  • Adventist Health St. Helena Nationally Recognized with an ‘A’ Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade

    Adventist Health St. Helena received an “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for spring 2022. This national distinction recognizes Adventist Health St. ...

    May 10, 2022 More
  • Adventist Health Ukiah Valley Nationally Recognized with an ‘A’ Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade

    May 10, 2022 (Ukiah, CA) — For the seventh consecutive time, The Leapfrog Group, an independent national watchdog organization, awarded Adventist ...

    May 10, 2022 More
  • Adventist Health selects Joyce Newmyer as Chief People Officer

    As Adventist Health continues to change and grow in ways that best serve our communities, we are thrilled to announce the selection of Joyce Newmyer ...

    May 5, 2022 More
  • Co-Occurring Disorders

    May is Mental Health Awareness month. Mental health is something that everyone must seek to cultivate and balance. With daily life stressors and ...

    May 4, 2022 More
  • Adventist Health Appoints Chief Digital Officer

    Adventist Health, a faith-inspired integrated healthcare system serving communities with more than 400 sites of care in California, Oregon and Hawaii, ...

    May 3, 2022 More
  • How to eat healthy when traveling

    As the world opens back up, many are taking vacations long delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic. And while taking a trip can be a lot of fun, it also can ...

    May 1, 2022 More
  • When Fun In the Sun Isn’t

    Skin cancer is a concern at any age. However, as we age, it’s easy to drop our guard. And for many of us, protection from the sun is something we’ve ...

    May 1, 2022 More
  • Small incisions, big results

    Advanced robot-assisted technology makes recovery from complex surgeries easier. Between pain and long recovery times, surgery can feel daunting for ...

    Apr 28, 2022 More
  • Office stretches and exercises to stay fit

    Doing anything for too long in the workplace — even if that workplace is at home — can have negative health effects, whether it's sitting at your ...

    Apr 23, 2022 More
  • A Pillar of Health

    If we had a pill that could boost our immune system, improve our memory, reduce stress, increase our attention spans, support weight loss, reduce the ...

    Apr 12, 2022 More
  • A Look Back to Giving Health, Wholeness and Hope in Armenia

    Caring for the whole person—body, mind and spirit—is the cornerstone of patient care at Adventist Health Glendale. The medical center’s mission is to ...

    Apr 8, 2022 More
  • Second COVID Booster Approved

    The FDA has approved the use of the Pfizer and Moderna COVID vaccines as a second booster last week. The scientific evidence supporting this decision ...

    Apr 6, 2022 More
  • Adventist Health facilitates donation of medical supplies for Ukraine

    Medical supplies and medications will be airlifted to Ukraine during the first week of April through a collaboration between Cardinal Health, the ...

    Apr 6, 2022 More
  • Howard Hero: Claudia Petruncio, MD

    We have another Howard Hero to share with our community this week and this one we are very excited about! This month our March Howard Hero is Claudia ...

    Apr 4, 2022 More
  • Ukiah Hero: OB Team

    This month we’re overjoyed to recognize a new Ukiah Hero who goes above and beyond in their work, but this time it’s not just one person, but a group ...

    Apr 4, 2022 More
  • Getting your garden growing

    Have you started planning your summer garden? With inflation pushing up the cost of groceries, having some fresh produce right out your back door is ...

    Apr 1, 2022 More
  • Adventist Health Tulare achieves reaccreditation from DNV, affirming commitment to quality care and ...

    TULARE – Adventist Health Tulare is pleased to announce that it has received full reaccreditation from DNV, one of the world’s leading certification, ...

    Mar 31, 2022 More
  • Family medicine physician now providing care at multiple Adventist Health Medical Offices

    HANFORD – Adventist Health is pleased to welcome Joshua Strunk, DO, who joined our organization in March. Dr. Strunk will care for patients at ...

    Mar 30, 2022 More
  • When March Madness Brings Monday Injuries

    Whether the NCAA tournament in Portland this year inspires you to get out and shoot hoops, or you're spending a warm weekend bending and digging in ...

    Mar 21, 2022 More
  • Family nurse practitioner now caring for patients at Hanford Rapid Care locations

    HANFORD – Adventist Health Rapid Care - Hanford is pleased to welcome E Sun Saesee, family nurse practitioner (FNP), to both of our rapid care ...

    Mar 17, 2022 More
  • February Howard Hero- Leigh Austin

    We’re very excited to announce our next Howard Hero, Leigh Austin. Leigh is one of our front lobby volunteers at Adventist Health Howard Memorial and ...

    Mar 14, 2022 More
  • February Mendocino Coast Hero- Lorenzo Garrido

    We’re thrilled to announce the newest Mendocino Coast Hero for this month, Lorenzo Garrido. Lorenzo is a certified nurse’s assistant (CNA) on our team ...

    Mar 14, 2022 More
  • Certified nurse midwife now caring for women in Hanford

    HANFORD – Adventist Health Medical Office – Hanford Women’s Health is pleased to welcome Bridget Saulsbury, a certified nurse midwife (CNM) to its ...

    Mar 11, 2022 More
  • Family medicine physician now caring for patients of all ages in Earlimart

    EARLIMART – Adventist Health Medical Office – Earlimart is pleased to welcome board-certified family medicine physician Ogochukwu Imo, MD, to its ...

    Mar 11, 2022 More
  • Pediatrician now providing total care for children in Coalinga

    COALINGA – Adventist Health Medical Office – Coalinga is pleased to welcome board-certified pediatrician Vipin Jain, MD, to its medical staff. His ...

    Mar 10, 2022 More
  • In their own voices: What Registered Dietitian Nutritionists do to inspire health, wholeness and hop ...

    March 9 is National Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day. At Adventist Health, we celebrate both our inpatient and outpatient RDNs that serve ...

    Mar 7, 2022 More
  • What to do about chronic back pain?

    Many Americans experience pain in one form or another, but the most common type of pain is low back pain. It is the single leading cause of disability ...

    Mar 4, 2022 More
  • Daylight Sleepy Time: How to Manage the Time Change

    Love it or hate it, the time change from Daylight Saving Time and Standard can upset our normal sleep patterns. Your body's natural 24-hour sleep ...

    Mar 1, 2022 More
  • Nationally recognized care you can trust close to home

    Adventist Health St. Helena has been named one of America’s Best Hospitals for Emergency Care, Heart Care, Minimally Invasive Surgery and as one of ...

    Feb 28, 2022 More
  • February Ukiah Hero - Dr. Wang

    We’re very happy to announce our next Ukiah Hero, Hengbing Wang, MD. Dr. Wang is an Oncology and Infusion physician at Adventist Health Ukiah Valley. ...

    Feb 23, 2022 More
  • Inspiring hope and overcoming stereotypes

    Lisa M. Harrell is proud of her work at Adventist Health Vallejo. She is a mental health technician and celebrates 12 years at our Vallejo campus on ...

    Feb 23, 2022 More
  • Diana J. White Cancer Institute Earns Re-Certification for Quality Care

    February 22, 2022 – Adventist Health Sonora is proud to announce that the Diana J. White Cancer Institute has earned re-certification from the Quality ...

    Feb 22, 2022 More
  • The continued pursuit of equality and inclusion

    We wanted to share from one of our associates as we acknowledge health and wellness pioneers during Black History Month. Dave Lawrence is a senior ...

    Feb 22, 2022 More
  • 5 Types of Abdominal Pain & Relief for Each

    Get to the bottom of abdominal bloating, cramping, aching or burning. Stomachaches can affect your ability to sit, sleep or walk comfortably. But the ...

    Feb 22, 2022 More
  • It takes skill, empathy and patience

    In celebration of National Phlebotomists Recognition Week, we hear from Caroline Garcia, a certified phlebotomy technician of our own. Learn more ...

    Feb 21, 2022 More
  • Adventist Health Tillamook Allotted Oral Antiviral COVID-19 Treatment Medication

    Updated February 17, 2022. Expanded access of oral antiviral COVID-19 treatment medication is now available for patients that are unvaccinated, ...

    Feb 21, 2022 More
  • 3 Tips for Seasonal Allergies: Cleaning, Triggers, & More

    Be aware of seasonal allergies Andrew Ribner, MD, an otolaryngologist — also called an ear, nose and throat specialist, or ENT — at Adventist Health ...

    Feb 17, 2022 More
  • Dr. John Bohlman retires from treating patients, continues medical officer role until the end of 202 ...

    John Bohlman, MD, has started a new chapter at Adventist Health Tillamook, stepping down from full-time roles of primary care provider, surgeon and ...

    Feb 11, 2022 More
  • Adventist Health Simi Valley adds Team Physician for the Los Angeles Rams as its Medical Director of ...

    Adventist Health Simi Valley is excited to announce that Dr. Casey G. Batten, MD, lead primary care sports medicine physician for the Super-Bowl bound ...

    Feb 10, 2022 More
  • Using The Da Vinci Robot for Minimally Invasive Surgery

    Advanced robot-assisted technology makes recovery from complex surgeries easier. Between pain and long recovery times, surgery can feel daunting for ...

    Feb 9, 2022 More
  • Patients More Likely to Experience Successful Treatment at Adventist Health Bakersfield, A ...

    Adventist Health Bakersfield is nationally recognized for clinical excellence and among the top 5 percent of hospitals in the country Bakersfield, ...

    Feb 8, 2022 More
  • Adventist Health Glendale Is One Of America’s 250 Best Hospitals

    Adventist Health Glendale has been named one of America’s 250 Best Hospitals, placing it in the top 5 percent of hospitals in the country, according ...

    Feb 8, 2022 More
  • Make New Year’s Resolutions That Last

    Your healthiest year ever Adventist Health providers share how to put your wellness first all year long. Make improvements that last It’s easy to set ...

    Feb 7, 2022 More
  • January Howard Hero- Rose Michels

    Our latest Howard Hero is known for her kindness, compassion, positive attitude and overall excellence in patient care. She exudes our mission and ...

    Feb 4, 2022 More
  • Gastrointestinal Issues: Gut Relief & Triggers

    Adventist Health Hanford’s Gastroenterology Center is your one-stop shop for outpatient GI services. The center offers care for heartburn, swallowing ...

    Feb 4, 2022 More
  • Hyperthyroidism vs. Hypothyroidism: Effects & Treatment

    Your thyroid helps your body make energy - here’s how it can go wrong. When you eat, your body undergoes chemical reactions to convert food into ...

    Feb 4, 2022 More
  • Gifts From (and For) the Heart

    It’s Heart Month, which makes heart-related gifts come to mind as Valentine’s Day approaches. We talked with Northwest Regional Heart & Vascular ...

    Feb 4, 2022 More
  • Lifestyle Medicine and Immunity

    Headlines across the country report lockdowns. Cities arrest citizens for not wearing masks. Protests rage over civil freedoms. People are divided ...

    Feb 3, 2022 More
  • Howard Memorial Paralysis Patient Fights to Stay Mobile

    When Kathryn Popelka visited Adventist Health Howard Memorial complaining that she’d lost feeling in her limbs, she wasn’t sure what was wrong. Though ...

    Feb 2, 2022 More
  • An Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm & Lifesaving Vascular Repair

    Last year, Glendale resident Archie Zeinali had a routine CT scan for a hernia in his abdomen. What doctors found was a far more pressing concern: an ...

    Feb 2, 2022 More
  • Bicycle donation supports school retention and boosts physical activity in Mexico

    Adventist Health and World Vision International have partnered to donate and distribute bicycles to middle school and high school students in Mexico. ...

    Feb 1, 2022 More
  • Adventist Health Tillamook Appoints Interim Patient Care Executive

    Adventist Health Tillamook has appointed Patricia Stone, DNP, MSN, RN, to interim patient care executive, filling a role that was vacated by retired ...

    Jan 28, 2022 More
  • Adventist Health restructures senior leadership team

    ROSEVILLE, CA – Adventist Health on Wednesday announced a restructuring of its senior leadership to further support its associates, mission and 2030 ...

    Jan 28, 2022 More
  • Patient would recommend AHMO-Kingsburg dental care team "to God himself"

    Like most people, Kingsburg’s Leona Matthews has never really looked forward to visiting the dentist. But Matthews, the first dental patient at ...

    Jan 28, 2022 More
  • Rethinking The Numbers

    Miller Report for the Week of January 24th, 2022; by William Miller, MD; Chief of Staff at Adventist Health Mendocino Coast Hospital If prior ...

    Jan 26, 2022 More
  • Adventist Health Hanford among only 13 California hospitals to earn The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal ...

    Adventist Health Hanford has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Disease-Specific Care in Sepsis Certification by demonstrating ...

    Jan 25, 2022 More
  • Women’s Heart Health

    Friday, February 4, 2022 is National Wear Red Day, a showing of support in the fight against cardiovascular disease. This year make sure it is more to ...

    Jan 24, 2022 More
  • Adventist Health recognized for keeping toddlers safe in Parlier

    A commitment to keep young children in Parlier safe from life-threatening diseases has earned Adventist Health Medical Office – Parlier praises. The ...

    Jan 24, 2022 More
  • Ignore the Noise

    For many of us, January brings New Year's resolutions, commercials for gym memberships, and another dietary fad. This bombardment of pressure and ...

    Jan 21, 2022 More
  • Students’ medical assistant (MA) goals within reach thanks to reimbursement from the Kings County ...

    CENTRAL VALLEY – When students signed up for a new Medical Assistant Program through Adventist Health and COPE Health Solutions on September 30, 2021, ...

    Jan 21, 2022 More
  • New Heart Valve, New Lease on Life

    Thomas Amabisca was no stranger to heart problems when his doctor noticed a little murmur five or six years go. Back in the 1980s, he was diagnosed ...

    Jan 19, 2022 More
  • Family nurse practitioner now providing care and treatment in Selma

    An experienced medical professional is now practicing at Adventist Health Medical Office – Selma. Board-certified family nurse practitioner Roxanna ...

    Jan 19, 2022 More
  • Adventist Health Portland providers receive NCQA Diabetes Recognition

    The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) has recognized Adventist Health Portland’s Amy Kinzie, ANP; Leonard Bertheau, DO; and William ...

    Jan 10, 2022 More
  • New Year, New YOU!

    Or at least that’s what so many of us tell ourselves. We pick out that thing that has been bothering us and make a resolution- a vow- to change it ...

    Jan 7, 2022 More
  • Internal medicine physician now caring for patients in Parlier

    PARLIER – Adventist Health Medical Office – Parlier is pleased to welcome board-certified internal medicine physician Josias G. De Trinidad, MD, to ...

    Jan 4, 2022 More
  • Baby girl makes her New Year’s debut in Hanford

    HANFORD – The team at Adventist Health Hanford’s Birth Center helped welcome Kings County’s first baby of the year at 2:28 a.m. on January 1, 2022. ...

    Jan 4, 2022 More
  • Adventist Health Tillamook Allotted Oral Antiviral COVID-19 Treatment Medication

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    Jan 1, 2022 More
  • Do I need a lung cancer screening?

    Of all cancers, lung cancer is one of the deadliest. It's the cause of 1 out of every 4 cancer deaths nationwide. A key reason: Lung cancer is rarely ...

    Dec 31, 2021 More
  • Keep the Gain, Lose the Pain

    As 2022 rolls in, are you adding "get in shape" to your goals? If so, you’re not alone. "Getting back to exercise is a common New Year’s resolution," ...

    Dec 29, 2021 More
  • Glendale Neonatologist Back In The Saddle For Rose Parade

    Dr. John Mapp, a longtime neonatologist at Adventist Health Glendale, often reconnects with families and children he’s helped through over the years – ...

    Dec 29, 2021 More
  • Adventist Health Tillamook Medical Offices Announce Free Take-Home COVID-19 Test Kits

    January 13, 2021 Update: We are still awaiting delivery of the free take-home COVID-19 test kits from the federal government. All patients who are ...

    Dec 28, 2021 More
  • Adventist Health’s World Vision donations continue to help Central Valley communities

    CENTRAL VALLEY – What started as Cecibel Ventura filling up her red minivan with food for those in need, has turned into her loading up large boxes of ...

    Dec 28, 2021 More
  • Adventist Health Glendale launches Go Heart program to encourage healthy living

    Adventist Health Glendale introduces Go Heart, a free community well-being program in partnership with the American Heart Association aimed at ...

    Dec 21, 2021 More
  • December Daisy Winner- Tara Goldberg

    We are so proud to honor our next recipient for the DAISY award this quarter. Our newest awardee is known by her peers and patients as loving, ...

    Dec 20, 2021 More
  • December DAISY Award Winner- Chris Sumner

    We are thrilled to honor our second DAISY Award winner at our hospital this month. The DAISY Award is a nationwide program that rewards excellence in ...

    Dec 20, 2021 More
  • COVID Testing at Adventist Health Tillamook Medical Offices

    COVID testing in Tillamook County has become a necessary service for not only confirming if you’re sick, but a wide range of topics related to travel, ...

    Dec 19, 2021 More
  • December Howard Hero- Ashley Baldwin

    This month, we have an incredibly deserving Howard Hero. Ashley Baldwin is a practice lead at our Redwood Medical Clinic. She was nominated by her ...

    Dec 17, 2021 More
  • Our next Mendocino Coast hero truly embodies living our value of “Be Brilliant” and “Be Curious”.

    She is known by her peers and patience as enjoyable, gentle, upbeat, compassionate, kind, courteous— the list is never ending! When we speak about ...

    Dec 17, 2021 More
  • December Ukiah Hero- Krishnil Sudanan

    Our latest Ukiah Hero truly fits the bill when it comes to living our value of “Be a Force For Good”. He is helpful, kind, caring and is a true asset ...

    Dec 17, 2021 More
  • Adventist Health Medical Office – Oakhurst welcomes physician assistant to medical staff

    OAKHURST – Board-certified Physician Assistant Kevin Violette, PA-C, is now caring for patients at Adventist Health Medical Office – Oakhurst. ...

    Dec 14, 2021 More
  • Adventist Health Tulare logo joins LifeStar Ambulance’s fleet of EMS vehicles

    TULARE – LifeStar Ambulance and Adventist Health Tulare’s joint commitment to deliver high-quality, compassionate care to Central Valley residents is ...

    Dec 14, 2021 More
  • Adventist Health St. Helena launches the GetWell inpatient experience app

    The GetWell inpatient experience app launches today at Adventist Health St. Helena. This patient-centered platform engages and empowers patients to ...

    Dec 14, 2021 More
  • How Santa can have a healthier new year

    Dec 14, 2021 More
  • Give the gift of holiday cheer

    The holidays are a time to spread happiness and goodwill to all. But for many of us, our focus lands solely on our friends and family. To get to the ...

    Dec 10, 2021 More
  • New Year’s resolutions for your mind, body and spirit

    A new year ahead means setting goals for the next 365 days. For many people, the problem with resolutions is that they’re not specific enough. Instead ...

    Dec 10, 2021 More
  • Is it COVID or the flu? What to do if you get sick this winter

    During the winter, many of us are likely to get a cold or the flu. But how can you tell if your symptoms are the flu or COVID-19? Signs and symptoms ...

    Dec 10, 2021 More
  • Developing a Healthy Lifestyle One Day at a Time

    When patients come to me to discuss how they can improve their health or manage diseases, the most frequently asked questions are “How can I lose ...

    Dec 9, 2021 More
  • Another first! Adventist Health hospitals only facilities on the West Coast to offer new technology ...

    Bakersfield, Calif. – Did you know nearly 5 million people go to an Emergency Room (ER) for head injuries and concussions each year? That means more ...

    Dec 9, 2021 More
  • Conquering the Grand Canyon Run

    North Rim or South Rim? This question often plagues visitors as they plan a trip to the Grand Canyon in Arizona. Adventist Health Portland physical ...

    Dec 8, 2021 More
  • Earthquakes, Floods and Wildfires: Prepare Now, Before Disaster Strikes

    With swarms of earthquakes off the Oregon coast, plus our normal brushes with forest fires, floods and landslides, natural disasters are a natural ...

    Dec 8, 2021 More
  • Adventist Health family medicine physician receives “40 Under 40” recognition

    HANFORD – An online business publication has recognized Adventist Health family medicine physician Jyothi Patri, MD, MHA, FAAFP, HDMC, as one of 40 ...

    Dec 2, 2021 More
  • Finding His Own Way

    How one heart patient’s research led him to a better solution When Jeff Rawlins’ heartbeat became so irregular he had to visit the emergency room in ...

    Dec 1, 2021 More
  • The flu shot: What is it and why do I need one every year?

    As we enter another fall and winter season with COVID-19 variants still circulating, it's important not to forget the vaccine that comes around every ...

    Dec 1, 2021 More
  • Holiday hospitality at Adventist Health Sonora

    Adventist Health Sonora is proud to take part in this year’s nonprofit Christmas Tree Lane put on by the Sonora Chamber of Commerce. Fruits and ...

    Dec 1, 2021 More
  • Hospice Invites Community to Celebrate and Remember Loved Ones

    Adventist Health Hospice serving Tillamook County invites the community to “Light Up a Life” through donations to hospice in memory or in honor of ...

    Nov 18, 2021 More
  • Healthcare leaders Adventist Health and Kern Medical partner to create area’s premier medical networ ...

    Kern County’s healthcare poised for generational leap as leading providers join forces to recruit top talent, creating a “more healthy” region with ...

    Nov 17, 2021 More
  • Adventist Health Bakersfield & Adventist Health Delano nationally recognized with ‘A’ Leapfrog ...

    Adventist Health Bakersfield and Adventist Health Delano both received an “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for fall 2021. Adventist Health ...

    Nov 16, 2021 More
  • Adventist Health Medical Office – Tulare expands services with addition of interventional cardiologi ...

    Adventist Health Medical Office – Tulare is pleased to welcome board-certified interventional cardiologist Ankur Gupta, MD, to its practice. Dr. Gupta ...

    Nov 15, 2021 More
  • Adventist Health Appoints New Rideout President

    Chris Champlin, a health system executive with more than 20 years’ experience, has been named the new president of Adventist Health and Rideout, the ...

    Nov 15, 2021 More
  • Adventist Health Appoints New Rideout President

    Chris Champlin, a health system executive with more than 20 years’ experience, has been named the new president of Adventist Health and Rideout, the ...

    Nov 15, 2021 More
  • Burn the Bulge: Portland Area Turkey Trots

    The giant tree has arrived in Pioneer Courthouse Square. Hundreds of turkeys are filling the freezers at grocery stores all over the Portland metro ...

    Nov 14, 2021 More
  • Diabetes and Hearing Loss: The Silent Threat

    Although more than 10% of Americans live with diabetes, most of us don’t realize how it can impact hearing. Damage to hearing is literally a silent ...

    Nov 12, 2021 More
  • Calling All Quitters

    It's a great day to become a quitter! Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021, can be a memorable date in history if you decide to make it your day to quit smoking. ...

    Nov 11, 2021 More
  • Adventist Health St. Helena Nationally Recognized with an ‘A’ Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade

    Adventist Health St. Helena received an “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for fall 2021. This national distinction recognizes Adventist Health St. ...

    Nov 10, 2021 More
  • Dr. Paul Welch, MD OB/GYN promoted to Ambulatory Medical Director of Adventist Health Tillamook

    Adventist Health Tillamook is proud to announce that effective November 1 Paul Welch, OB/GYN at Women’s and Family Health has been promoted to ...

    Nov 10, 2021 More
  • Adventist Health hospitals in Hanford and Selma once again earn A grades in patient safety

    For the second time this year, Adventist Health Hanford and Adventist Health Selma have earned “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades. The Leapfrog ...

    Nov 10, 2021 More
  • Adventist Health Portland Named One of Most Socially Responsible Hospitals

    The Lown Institute, a health care think tank, has named Adventist Health Portland one of the nation’s most socially responsible hospitals. Adventist ...

    Nov 8, 2021 More
  • The Great American Smokeout®

    It's a great day to become a quitter! November 18, 2021 can be a memorable date in history if you decide today’s the day to quit smoking. It’s the ...

    Nov 8, 2021 More
  • Seasonal sadness remedies

    The changing of the seasons can bring on more than just a shift in weather — the seasons can also affect our mood. Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) ...

    Nov 5, 2021 More
  • Men’s health screenings to consider this "Movember"

    You were made for more: more adventure, more travel, more time with family. Your health is critical to being ready for more. This Movember, we’re ...

    Nov 5, 2021 More
  • When To Get A Flu Shot?: Peak Season, Antibodies, Needle Free Injections

    Is it too late to get the flu shot? Prepare your family The Centers for Disease Control and PREVENTION recommends that anyone ages 6 months and older ...

    Nov 5, 2021 More
  • Family Nurse Practitioner joins two Adventist Health locations

    ORANGE COVE & OROSI – Victoria Lopez, certified family nurse practitioner, has joined Adventist Health medical offices in Orange Cove and Orosi. She ...

    Nov 4, 2021 More
  • COVID Vaccine Gets Go-ahead for Use in Children Ages 5-11

    Miller Report for the Week of November 1st, 2021; by William Miller, MD; Chief of Staff at Adventist Health Mendocino Coast Hospital On October 29 th, ...

    Nov 3, 2021 More
  • Adventist Health Medical Office – Sanger welcomes physician assistant

    SANGER – Adventist Health Medical Office – Sanger is pleased to welcome board-certified physician assistant Kristen Lehr, PA-C, to its family medicine ...

    Nov 1, 2021 More
  • Adventist Health donates equipment to Fresno Pacific University nursing programs

    Adventist Health and Fresno Pacific University are working together to ensure the next generation of nurses is ready to care for residents in the ...

    Nov 1, 2021 More
  • Adventist Health Tillamook Patient Care Executive Announces January 2022 Retirement

    After an over four-decade-long career in healthcare and executive leadership Kathy Saxon, RN and patient care executive, has announced her retirement ...

    Nov 1, 2021 More
  • Perseverance through the unexpected

    Lindsay Helvey, MSN, APRN, FNP-C It is often said, “You never know where life will take you.” In Lindsay Helvey’s case, she would never have believed ...

    Oct 28, 2021 More
  • The COVID-19 Pandemic and Substance Abuse

    The COVID-19 pandemic has presented unique challenges for people with substance use disorder and people recovering from addiction around the US. At ...

    Oct 27, 2021 More
  • Rheumatologist ready to care for patients at Adventist Health - Fowler

    FOWLER – Adventist Health is pleased to announce the addition of Milena Lopes Cavalcante, MD, to the medical staff. She is board certified in internal ...

    Oct 27, 2021 More
  • Adventist Health appoints Kerry Heinrich as next CEO

    ROSEVILLE, CA – Kerry Heinrich, JD, will serve as the next CEO of Adventist Health, Board Chair John Freedman announced this week. Heinrich brings a ...

    Oct 27, 2021 More
  • Conquering Breast Cancer

    Here’s how one woman stayed positive through her treatment. When Kelly MacMillan missed her annual mammogram, she figured she would just wait another ...

    Oct 25, 2021 More
  • Adventist Health and ADRA partner to send medical supplies to Africa during third wave of COVID-19

    Six shipping containers filled with medical supplies from Adventist Health are on their way to Africa to assist with COVID-19 emergency responses in ...

    Oct 22, 2021 More
  • Putting Care at the Center 2021 with Adventist Health’s Well-Being Division

    A mobile health unit. A sustainable homeless collaborative. Ecosystems for care and social needs. Pediatric trauma screenings. These aren’t always the ...

    Oct 22, 2021 More
  • It’s official: Ribbon-cutting held for ‘power up’ of new mobile unit

    The mission of Adventist Health is to “live God’s love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope,” which includes offering the best healthcare to people ...

    Oct 20, 2021 More
  • Adventist Health Portland to participate in the Great ShakeOut

    Following FEMA’s National Preparedness Month in September, individuals and communities throughout the Pacific Northwest will participate in the Great ...

    Oct 20, 2021 More
  • Adventist Health Hanford earns Blue Distinction® Center+ for quality and cost-efficiency in Knee and ...

    HANFORD – Adventist Health Hanford has been designated as a Blue Distinction Center+ for Knee and Hip Replacement, part of the Blue Distinction ...

    Oct 20, 2021 More
  • More family care options for the community of Hanford

    Adventist Health Medical Office – Hanford Same Day is pleased to welcome Pinky Calica, FNP, to its team. She has more than 20 years of experience ...

    Oct 20, 2021 More
  • September Ukiah Hero: Sarah Valadez-Moreno

    At the end of September, we celebrated another amazing Ukiah Hero. Sarah Valadez-Moreno, was nominated for nearly all of our values including, “Be ...

    Oct 20, 2021 More
  • September Howard Hero: Crystal Kimball

    At the end of September, we were thrilled to award another amazing Howard Hero for the month. Crystal Kimball is a big part of our Adventist Health ...

    Oct 20, 2021 More
  • September Mendocino Coast Hero: Brittney Platt

    At the end of September, we celebrated another amazing team member that’s a part of our lab at Adventist Health Mendocino Coast. Brittney Platt ...

    Oct 20, 2021 More
  • Adventist Health Reedley is a Healthgrades 5-star recipient

    For the second year in a row, Adventist Health Reedley receives 5-stars for the treatment of pneumonia, according to Healthgrades, the leading ...

    Oct 19, 2021 More
  • Adventist Health Hanford achieves 2021 Patient Safety Excellence Award

    Adventist Health Hanford has been recognized as a Healthgrades 2021 Patient Safety Excellence Award TM recipient. This distinction places the hospital ...

    Oct 19, 2021 More
  • Adventist Health Selma achieves 2021 Patient Safety Excellence Award

    Hospital in the top 10% in nation for patient safety Adventist Health Selma has been recognized as a Healthgrades 2021 Patient Safety Excellence Award ...

    Oct 19, 2021 More
  • Adventist Health Selma is a Healthgrades 5-star recipient

    Hospital excels in gallbladder removal surgery and treatment of respiratory failure SELMA – Adventist Health Selma receives 5-stars when it comes to ...

    Oct 19, 2021 More
  • Adventist Health Hanford is a Healthgrades 5-star recipient

    Hospital excels in gallbladder removal surgery and treatment of respiratory failure and heart attack HANFORD – Adventist Health Hanford receives ...

    Oct 19, 2021 More
  • Adventist Health celebrates three years in Tulare

    TULARE – Three years ago today, critical healthcare services returned to Tulare when the city’s only hospital reopened, joining a network of four ...

    Oct 15, 2021 More
  • Helping patients through their breast care journey

    HANFORD – When it comes to breast care, women often delay appointments out of fear, or uncertainty on how to navigate the process. To help ease those ...

    Oct 13, 2021 More
  • COVID-19 patient welcomes care through Adventist Health Hospital@Home

    When Terri Miller took a COVID-19 test in order to travel to Maui, she got the surprise of her life. She tested positive, despite having no symptoms. ...

    Oct 13, 2021 More
  • Why the flu shot continues to be important this year

    Every flu season is different, and influenza can affect people differently, but millions of people get flu every year according to the Centers for ...

    Oct 12, 2021 More
  • A supportive team and first-time mom welcomed baby girl at Adventist Health Ukiah Valley

    Maureen began her journey to motherhood as many do, choosing a doctor that was the perfect fit for her family. Her checklist included a doctor that ...

    Oct 11, 2021 More
  • The big impact of safe prescription disposal. How to dispose of unused medications safely

    Across the United States, there is a quiet but crucial public safety and public health issue related to improper prescription medication disposal, ...

    Oct 7, 2021 More
  • Pediatric Endocrinologist Joins Adventist Health Medical Office - Fowler

    Board-certified pediatric endocrinologist Betty Shum, MD, is now caring for patients at Adventist Health Medical Office - Fowler. She treats a number ...

    Oct 6, 2021 More
  • Why the flu shot continues to be important this year

    Every flu season is different, and influenza can affect people differently, but millions of people get flu every year according to the Centers for ...

    Sep 30, 2021 More
  • Gastroenterologist joins Adventist Health Medical Office - Fowler

    FOWLER – Adventist Health Medical Office - Fowler is pleased to announce the addition of board-certified gastroenterologist Christopher Orpiano, DO. ...

    Sep 28, 2021 More
  • Adventist Health responds to third wave of COVID-19 in Africa

    Six shipping containers filled with medical supplies from Adventist Health are on their way to Africa this week to assist with COVID-19 response in ...

    Sep 24, 2021 More
  • New chief experience officer named to transform care delivery, continue focus on exceptional experie ...

    ROSEVILLE, Calif. – Stephanie Abbott, MBA, CLSSBB, has joined Adventist Health as chief experience officer, a newly created position to accelerate the ...

    Sep 22, 2021 More
  • Podiatrist Joins Adventist Health Medical Office - Tulare

    TULARE – Douglas Bluth, DPM, board-certified podiatrist, is now treating patients at Adventist Health Medical Office - Tulare. Dr. Bluth specializes ...

    Sep 21, 2021 More
  • Adventist Health Mobile Care Unit hits the road with the COVID-19 vaccine and other health services

    CENTRAL VALLEY – For many community members, the ability to visit the nearest healthcare facility or pharmacy to receive the COVID-19 vaccine or a ...

    Sep 21, 2021 More
  • Back to School Tips

    School is back in session! Here are some tips to promote a successful school year for your kids. Backpack safety. Ensure proper fit by using both ...

    Sep 20, 2021 More
  • Adventist Health welcomes Orthopedic Surgeon to Tulare

    TULARE – David Brethouwer, DO, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon, is caring for patients at Adventist Health Medical Office – Tulare. Specializing ...

    Sep 20, 2021 More
  • Adventist Health Portland Named High Performing by U.S. News and World Report

    U.S. News and World Report has named Adventist Health Portland High Performing in seven clinical areas. These include lung cancer surgery, pneumonia, ...

    Sep 18, 2021 More
  • Adventist Health Portland Medical Center Nationally Recognized for Straight ‘A’s in The Leapfrog ...

    The Leapfrog Group, an independent national watchdog organization driven by employers and other purchasers of health care, today announced the spring ...

    Sep 16, 2021 More
  • Adventist Health welcomes family medicine physician to Tulare

    TULARE – Hannah Laimer, DO, board-certified family medicine physician, is caring for patients at Adventist Health Medical Office – Tulare. She’s also ...

    Sep 15, 2021 More
  • Tulare patient shares positive hospital experience

    Ramona Smith hadn’t been cared for in a hospital since the birth of her daughter 40 years ago. But on July 31, the lifelong Tulare resident and Type 2 ...

    Sep 15, 2021 More
  • Adventist Health Hanford earns national recognition for efforts to improve stroke treatment

    The American Heart Association presents Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Gold Plus award for commitment to prioritizing quality care for stroke patients ...

    Sep 9, 2021 More
  • 40 weeks of prenatal care

    A Fort Bragg patient’s review highlights seamless, convenient prenatal appointments. When Francesca Ashworth found out she was pregnant with her ...

    Sep 3, 2021 More
  • What is Blue Zone Living

    A new partnership unlocks the keys to healthier living. What does it take to live better and longer in Mendocino County? Often, people focus on ...

    Sep 3, 2021 More
  • More than just a checkup: What Does a Primary Care Physician Do?

    Your primary care provider (PCP) can play a valuable role in your health. You probably see your primary care doctor, nurse practitioner or physician ...

    Sep 3, 2021 More
  • Symptoms, Signs & Causes of Poor Circulation

    Cold feet? Achy legs? Learn what causes poor circulation and how to get help. If your legs get tired from walking down the street or your feet never ...

    Sep 1, 2021 More
  • Live longer, better with Blue Zones Power 9

    Blue Zones Project has identified nine key principles, called the Power 9, that help people live longer, healthier lives. Here are some simple ways to ...

    Sep 1, 2021 More
  • The Importance of Primary Care: More than just a checkup

    Your primary care provider can play a valuable role in your health. You see your primary doctor or nurse practitioner for an annual physical, and ...

    Sep 1, 2021 More
  • Pediatrician joins Adventist Health Medical Office - Tulare

    TULARE – Layla Makahleh, MD, has joined the staff at Adventist Health Medical Office – Tulare. She’s a compassionate pediatrician who provides ...

    Aug 24, 2021 More
  • Chiropractor joins Adventist Health Medical Office - Tulare

    TULARE – Adventist Health Medical Office – Tulare is pleased to welcome board-certified chiropractor Steven D. Mitchell, DC, to its staff. Mitchell ...

    Aug 24, 2021 More
  • How to Keep Your Eyes Healthy at Home: Eye Care Tips for Healthy Vision

    An ophthalmologist and an optometrist share some at home care tips for healthy eyesight. Kitchen Whole foods for eye health Opt for colorful fruits, ...

    Aug 23, 2021 More
  • Miami to Become Home to World's First Blue Zones Center

    Blue Zones and Adventist Health have partnered with RPC’s Legacy Hotel & Residences to open the first flagship well-being and medical facility built ...

    Aug 19, 2021 More
  • The Importance of Routine Adolescent Wellness Check-ups

    Adolescence is the time of life from age 11 to 21 years. It is the decade of transition from childhood to adulthood. There is a lot of change that ...

    Aug 15, 2021 More
  • Adventist Health Tillamook Responds to COVID-19 Surge in Tillamook County

    We enter the fifth wave of COVID-19 resurgence in the State of Oregon not seen since February of this year, and Tillamook county case reporting data ...

    Aug 13, 2021 More
  • Adventist Health Tillamook and Rural Oregon Clinics Now Provide Online Scheduling, Update Call-In ...

    Citing high demand for scheduling appointments as well as meeting expectations for convenience and care, Adventist Health Tillamook offers several ...

    Aug 12, 2021 More
  • CEO Scott Reiner to leave Adventist Health at year end to establish a family foundation for global ...

    Scott Reiner, the visionary Adventist Health CEO who has led the nonprofit, faith-based company to reimagine the future of healthcare, is leaving at ...

    Aug 2, 2021 More
  • Adventist Health Tillamook Restarts Lifestyle Medicine Program

    Adventist Health Tillamook announces the re-start of their Lifestyle Medicine Program starting the week of July 26, 2021, after it was put on pause ...

    Jul 27, 2021 More
  • Adventist Health and Rideout President Rick Rawson to retire Oct. 31

    MARYSVILLE – Rick Rawson, who led the Adventist Health and Rideout healthcare team through their transition to Adventist Health, has decided to retire ...

    Jul 22, 2021 More
  • Access to providers improves with the arrival of 6 new residents in Tulare

    TULARE – Community members in Tulare and surrounding areas now have access to more providers with the addition of six new residents to the Adventist ...

    Jul 16, 2021 More
  • Access to providers improves with the arrival of 12 new residents in Hanford and Tulare

    CENTRAL VALLEY – Community members in Hanford, Tulare and surrounding areas now have access to more providers with the addition of 12 new residents. ...

    Jul 16, 2021 More
  • Pediatrician joins Adventist Health team in Oakhurst

    OAKHURST – Adventist Health Medical Office – Oakhurst is pleased to welcome board-certified pediatrician Janae Barker, DO, FAAP. She provides ...

    Jul 14, 2021 More
  • Keep kids off the sidelines

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    Jul 9, 2021 More
  • Hall of Fame Club tickets offered to anyone who receives the COVID-19 vaccine through Adventist Heal ...

    Adventist Health in the Central Valley and Minor League Baseball’s Visalia Rawhide are once again teaming up to encourage more community members to ...

    Jul 9, 2021 More
  • Adventist Health St. Helena Receives Advanced Total Hip and Knee Replacement Re-Certification

    The Joint Commission, the nation’s oldest and largest standard-setting and accrediting body in healthcare has awarded Adventist Health St. Helena the ...

    Jul 9, 2021 More
  • Hear what our rehab patients are saying

    "My most important thing was getting back to gardening, that and sitting to play bass guitar and doing my katas. Physical therapy showed me the right ...

    Jul 4, 2021 More
  • Well-positioned to Support the Well-Being of Our Napa Community

    There are many lessons that can be taken from the COVID-19 pandemic. One of the most important is the focus on community health and well-being. As we ...

    Jul 4, 2021 More
  • Wellspring Respite Day Center Re-Opens for Tillamook County Seniors In Need

    Adventist Health Tillamook is happy to announce that its Faith in Action – Wellspring Respite Day Center is re-opening on Tuesday, July 13. Operated ...

    Jun 29, 2021 More
  • Center for Wound Care celebrates achievements during National Wound Care Awareness Month

    Center for Wound Care celebrates achievements during National Wound Care Awareness Month Wound Care patient comments on benefits of award-winning care ...

    Jun 24, 2021 More
  • Blue Zones announces new executive to expand and advance proven life radius model

    Blue Zones announced today that it has named Lynn Richards as the new senior vice president of policy and implementation. In this newly created ...

    Jun 24, 2021 More
  • Heat Stroke vs. Heat Exhaustion

    When it’s too hot and humid for your body to cool itself, you can develop heat-related illness like heat exhaustion and life-threatening heatstroke. ...

    Jun 24, 2021 More
  • St. Helena Hospital Foundation is Nonprofit of the Year

    NAPA – For its significant contribution to fighting the coronavirus pandemic by deploying mobile vaccine clinics in Napa Valley, even as its main ...

    Jun 23, 2021 More
  • Physician assistant excited to offer care in Earlimart

    Board-certified physician assistant Letty Echeverria, PA-C, has joined the team at Adventist Health Medical Office – Earlimart. Echeverria has ...

    Jun 23, 2021 More
  • Welcoming Vascular Medicine Expert Dr. Ehrin Armstrong

    Adventist Health St. Helena is proud to welcome Ehrin Armstrong, MD, MSc, FACC, FSCAI, FSVM, an expert in minimally invasive interventional and ...

    Jun 23, 2021 More
  • Adventist Health St. Helena Inspiring Hope throughout Napa Valley

    Inspire Hope. That’s the name of Adventist Health St. Helena’s program that aims to provide much needed items such as home goods, appliances, ...

    Jun 21, 2021 More
  • Make Pediatric Health and Well-being Care a Priority

    Often, we only think to schedule a doctor’s appointment when we are sick or need a vaccine. This is even more common when we consider how we may view ...

    Jun 21, 2021 More
  • Adventist Health Kern County announces expansion plans for health & well-being

    As part of his commitment to update employees, medical staff, board members and the community, the president of Adventist Health Kern County Care ...

    Jun 18, 2021 More
  • Staying Safe in the Heat and Knowing the Warning Signs

    The summer sizzle is on! Temperatures are once again on the rise with another heat wave upon us. Exposure to too much heat without relief or adequate ...

    Jun 16, 2021 More
  • Adventist Health St. Helena receives Advanced Primary Stroke Center certification

    Adventist Health St. Helena is proud to announce the completion of The Joint Commission’s stroke survey. With the completion of this survey, Adventist ...

    Jun 11, 2021 More
  • Lifesaving colorectal cancer screening

    Early detection is key with this deadly but highly treatable cancer. Colorectal cancer is one of the deadliest cancers, and yet early detection ...

    Jun 8, 2021 More
  • Men's Health Month: Over 30? Time for a physical

    Over 30? Health screenings need to be part of your routine If you can’t remember the last time you visited a healthcare provider, it’s time. Get a ...

    Jun 8, 2021 More
  • Child development: What’s normal and what’s not

    Adventist Health specialists discuss how to handle common parenting concerns about development. Raising healthy children is sure to result in some ...

    Jun 8, 2021 More
  • $140,700 granted to Tillamook County for expanding access to addiction resources

    Oregon Health Authority (OHA) has awarded a grant to Adventist Health Tillamook as the fiscal agent for the Opioid Use Response for Tillamook County ...

    Jun 3, 2021 More
  • Adventist Health and Visalia Rawhide team up to encourage COVID-19 vaccinations

    CENTRAL VALLEY – Adventist Health in the Central Valley and Minor League Baseball’s Visalia Rawhide want to hit a home run, when it comes to ...

    Jun 3, 2021 More
  • New, expanded Adventist Health medical office in Kingsburg opens its doors

    KINGSBURG – A new, expanded Adventist Health Medical Office – Kingsburg location opened its doors to the community on Tuesday, June 1. The nearly ...

    Jun 1, 2021 More
  • Vascular care now available at Adventist Health Medical Office - Tulare

    TULARE – Adventist Health Medical Office – Tulare proudly welcomes board-certified vascular surgeon LaMar Mack, MD, and board-certified family nurse ...

    Jun 1, 2021 More
  • Terri Day named president of Adventist Health Lodi Memorial and Dameron Hospital

    Adventist Health Lodi Memorial and Dameron Hospital has appointed Terri Day, an experienced healthcare executive, to lead and grow healthcare services ...

    Jun 1, 2021 More
  • Heart Attack Signs & Symptoms

    Don’t ignore the signs. Get the care you need when seconds count. Someone in the U.S. has a heart attack about every 40 seconds. There is good news, ...

    May 24, 2021 More
  • Partial or Total Joint Replacement Surgery: Is it time to replace your aching joint?

    Your knee catches. Your hip hurts. Here’s what might be causing your pain — and what you can do about it. Joint pain that stems from arthritis usually ...

    May 24, 2021 More
  • Frequently Asked Questions about COVID-19 Vaccines in Napa Valley

    From vaccine types to appointment details, you’re covered in the Napa Valley. Q: The COVID-19 vaccines were developed, manufactured and distributed so ...

    May 24, 2021 More
  • A Time to Heal Program Supports Cancer Survivors

    The Martin-O’Neil Cancer Center at Adventist Health St. Helena is beginning the next session for its cancer survivors support group. A Time to Heal is ...

    May 20, 2021 More
  • Why pediatricians are important for your child’s health and wellness

    Set up your family for a lifetime of wellness. Routine checkups are important to your child’s health, but it’s easy to put them off when life gets ...

    May 19, 2021 More
  • When to go to the emergency room or doctor’s office

    Consider these three factors when deciding whether to go to the emergency room or your primary care doctor for an illness or injury. Symptom severity ...

    May 19, 2021 More
  • Jon Knudsen, FNP-C, joins Adventist Health Medical Office - Dinuba

    DINUBA – Board-certified family nurse practitioner Jon Knudsen, FNP-C, has joined the team at Adventist Health Medical Office - Dinuba. Knudsen has ...

    May 19, 2021 More
  • Raising Healthy Kids: A Blog from Your Trusted Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

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    May 19, 2021 More
  • There is a Way Out: Mental Health Spotlight

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    May 19, 2021 More
  • New family nurse practitioner proud to serve Caruthers community

    CARUTHERS – Adventist Health Medical Office – Caruthers is pleased to welcome board-certified family nurse practitioner Shawn Chatha, MSN, FNP-C, to ...

    May 18, 2021 More
  • 3 Types of Diagnostic Imaging

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    May 17, 2021 More
  • Adventist Health Welcomes New Philanthropy President to Mendocino County

    May 4, 2021 (FORT BRAGG, CA) – We are pleased to announce that Tracye Williams has joined Adventist Health as Philanthropy President for the ...

    May 10, 2021 More
  • Adventist Health Howard Memorial Receives Five Star Rating

    Adventist Health Howard Memorial has earned a five-star rating, the highest-possible, through the Overall Hospital Star Ratings program by the Centers ...

    May 10, 2021 More
  • Martin-O’Neil Cancer Center Accredited By The Commission On Cancer Of the American College of Surgeo ...

    Adventist Health St. Helena cancer program earns national accreditation The Commission on Cancer (Coc), a quality program of the American College of ...

    May 5, 2021 More
  • Adventist Health St. Helena Receives Five-Star Rating

    Adventist Health St. Helena has earned a five-star rating, the highest-possible, through the Overall Hospital Star Ratings program by the Centers for ...

    May 3, 2021 More
  • “Quick and Cared For”: Ashley’s Urgent Care Experience

    Ashley Lowe didn’t know how much longer she could take it. After over three days of not being able to breathe without terrible pain, she realized she ...

    May 3, 2021 More
  • Castle Nationally Recognized with an ‘A’ for the Spring 2021 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade

    Adventist Health Castle received an “A” grade in the spring 2021 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, a national distinction recognizing Castle’s ...

    Apr 30, 2021 More
  • Adventist Health Ukiah Valley receives “A” safety rating for the fifth time

    April 26, 2021 (UKIAH, CA ) –Adventist Health Ukiah Valley received an “A” grade in the spring 2021 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, a national ...

    Apr 30, 2021 More
  • Another A grade in patient safety for Adventist Health hospitals in Hanford and Selma

    CENTRAL VALLEY – Adventist Health in the Central Valley is committed to keeping patients safe, which is why the faith-based organization is pleased to ...

    Apr 29, 2021 More
  • BE FAST in identifying and preventing a stroke

    Do you know the signs of a stroke? The reality is that roughly every 40 seconds, someone in the U.S. has a stroke, affecting nearly 800,000 Americans ...

    Apr 28, 2021 More
  • National Accreditation for Bariatric Surgery Program

    Patients seeking surgical treatment for obesity and its related conditions have a high-quality choice for receiving care at a nationally accredited ...

    Apr 23, 2021 More
  • Family nurse practitioner joins urology teams at Adventist Health

    CENTRAL VALLEY – Adventist Health in the Central Valley is pleased to welcome board-certified family nurse practitioner Linda Combs, FNP-C, to its ...

    Apr 23, 2021 More
  • Adventist Health joins forces with FEMA and Tulare County to vaccinate Central Valley residents

    Adventist Health in the Central Valley is teaming up with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Tulare County to host mass vaccination ...

    Apr 21, 2021 More
  • Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley holds groundbreaking for new imaging pavilion

    Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley is making access to state-of-the-art technology easier for Tehachapi residents because now it will available in ...

    Apr 21, 2021 More
  • Occupational Therapy Month Q & A

    April is Occupational Therapy Month. To help celebrate the key contributions of occupational therapists, we’ve asked Adventist Health Portland hand ...

    Apr 19, 2021 More
  • Adventist Health Medical Office – Tulare welcomes orthopedic surgeon Mathias Daniels, MD

    TULARE – Board-certified orthopedic surgeon Mathias Daniels, MD, has joined the medical staff at Adventist Health Medical Office – Tulare. Daniels ...

    Apr 16, 2021 More
  • When a moment of play brings you to the ED

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    Apr 15, 2021 More
  • Asthma and Exercise

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    Apr 14, 2021 More
  • Construction on the new cardiovascular suite continues at Adventist Health St. Helena

    St. Helena, Calif. – Adventist Health St. Helena continues to make progress on its new cardiovascular suite, which includes a hybrid operating room, ...

    Apr 14, 2021 More
  • Adventist Health announces major milestone for new medical campus

    Bakersfield, Calif. – Adventist Health has acquired nearly 50 acres at Bakersfield Commons in northwest Bakersfield – making way for a new ...

    Apr 13, 2021 More
  • Mammogram first, COVID-19 vaccine second

    If you’re due for your mammogram, be sure to get it before you get the COVID-19 vaccine. The natural immune response to the vaccine is causing an ...

    Apr 9, 2021 More
  • Adventist Health Medical Office – Tulare welcomes Araselia “Sally” Gonzalez, FNP-C

    Adventist Health is pleased to welcome Araselia “Sally” Gonzalez, FNP-C, to the medical staff at Adventist Health Medical Office – Tulare. With more ...

    Apr 9, 2021 More
  • COVID-19 vaccine available at Adventist Health medical offices

    To help protect a greater number of community members against COVID-19, Adventist Health is offering the vaccine to patients at its medical offices ...

    Apr 6, 2021 More
  • Catching Your Breath: Asthma triggers and treatment plans

    by John Murray, FNP Asthma is a medical condition in which the airways become narrow, swollen and produce extra mucus. As a result of the underlying ...

    Apr 5, 2021 More
  • Asthma Triggers, Tips and Action Plans

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    Apr 2, 2021 More
  • ‘Why would you want to do anything else?’: After 30 years of helping kids, CDC Physical Therapist ...

    Since 1991, Ruth Stern has helped Simi Valley’s children get moving. As a physical therapist at Adventist Health Simi Valley’s Child Development ...

    Apr 2, 2021 More
  • Comprehensive imaging services available in Sonora – including 3D mammography

    March 29, 2021 (Sonora, Calif.) – Adventist Health Sonora is proud to offer the latest technology in imaging services, with appointments and walk-in ...

    Apr 1, 2021 More
  • ‘I feel empowered’: Pandemic sheds new light on critical role lab plays in patient care

    Think about a hospital. What are the first thoughts that come to mind? It’s probably a nurse adjusting the medications on an IV pump, or a team of ...

    Mar 31, 2021 More
  • Colorectal Cancer Screening at Castle

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    Mar 31, 2021 More
  • Adventist Health Launches Medical Assistant School in Bold Effort to Grow Healthcare Workforce and ...

    Roseville, Calif. (March 29, 2021) — Adventist Health is rolling out a groundbreaking workforce development effort in partnership with COPE Health ...

    Mar 30, 2021 More
  • Khampha Thephavong, DO, joins Adventist Health Medical Office - Fowler

    Adventist Health Medical Office – Fowler is pleased to welcome board-certified internal medicine physician Khampha Thephavong, DO, to its medical ...

    Mar 29, 2021 More
  • Orthopedic surgeon Jun Kim, DO, MMS, joins Adventist Health Medical Office - Tulare

    TULARE – Adventist Health is pleased to welcome fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon Jun Kim, DO, MMS, to the medical staff at Adventist Health ...

    Mar 29, 2021 More
  • Don’t want to get your colonoscopy? These two doctors urge you to think again

    Colon cancer prevention is all about screenings. And although many people shy away from getting their colonoscopy, it’s a crucial component of taking ...

    Mar 25, 2021 More
  • Raising Healthy Kids: A Blog from Your Trusted Pediatrician

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    Mar 25, 2021 More
  • Celebrating one of Tulare’s most influential women

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    Mar 24, 2021 More
  • Ryan Ashlock Named New President of Adventist Health Castle

    Adventist Health Castle is pleased to announce that Ryan Ashlock, the current Operations Executive, has been named president, effective March 26. ...

    Mar 23, 2021 More
  • 'We're not the food police': Registered dietitians bring whole-person healing through nutrition

    Greek philosopher Hippocrates said, “Let food be thy medicine, and medicine be thy food,” but how often do people think about that in a hospital? When ...

    Mar 23, 2021 More
  • Hanford and Tulare Family Residency programs announce new residents on Match Day

    The Adventist Health Hanford and Adventist Health Tulare Family Residency programs are thrilled to announce the addition of 12 new residents, who will ...

    Mar 19, 2021 More
  • 20,000+ vaccine doses administered through our efforts

    Adventist Health St. Helena and St. Helena Hospital Foundation are proud to serve the community. On Friday, March 19, Adventist Health St. Helena and ...

    Mar 19, 2021 More
  • Moment of silence and light tribute to honor COVID-19 victims on one-year anniversary

    CENTRAL VALLEY – Adventist Health in the Central Valley will hold a moment of silence and light tribute at all four of its hospitals on Friday, March ...

    Mar 18, 2021 More
  • Back to the Ranch: Andy Hilkey’s journey to a pain free life

    As a rancher and volunteer in the community, Andy Hilkey leads a very active lifestyle and is always busy taking care of his farm and volunteering for ...

    Mar 15, 2021 More
  • Family medicine doctor Jodi Parungao, MD, helps families grow

    When it comes to welcoming a new baby, expecting parents want to choose the right healthcare provider to guide them on their journey. First-time mom ...

    Mar 15, 2021 More
  • Adventist Health Mendocino County hospitals to reopen to visitors

    March 13, 2021 (Mendocino County ) – As Mendocino County continues to see a decline in COVID-19 cases,Adventist Health is pleased to once again allow ...

    Mar 13, 2021 More
  • Adventist Health proud to partner with KCDPH in providing COVID-19 vaccinations

    Adventist Health in the Central Valley is proud to partner with local organizations, including the Kings County Department of Public Health, to ...

    Mar 10, 2021 More
  • Adventist Health Sonora welcomes urologist Lincoln Maynes, MD

    March 9, 2021 (Sonora, Calif.) – Adventist Health Sonora is proud to welcome Lincoln Maynes, MD, a fellowship-trained urologic surgeon specializing in ...

    Mar 9, 2021 More
  • ‘Help me’: Social workers bridge gap between hospital and community to care for the vulnerable

    The emergency department patient in the corner room was Breanna Villalobos’ last consult for the day. A victim of a violent crime suffering from ...

    Mar 4, 2021 More
  • Adventist Health, with support from Chevron, ‘powers up’ new mobile unit; first assignment will take ...

    McFarland, Calif. (March 2, 2021) – The mission of Adventist Health is to “live God’s love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope,” which includes ...

    Mar 3, 2021 More
  • Grand opening of Adventist Health’s first rural health clinic in Earlimart

    EARLIMART – Access to much-needed health services has increased in the community of Earlimart with the grand opening of Adventist Health Medical ...

    Mar 2, 2021 More
  • Vascular Disease Assessment Helps Identify Your Risk

    Adventist Health is expanding its footprint in Portland with the opening of the Parkrose Medical Plaza. The 23,000 square foot medical complex opens ...

    Mar 1, 2021 More
  • Manpreet Gill, PA-C, joins Adventist Health Medical Office - Reedley

    REEDLEY – Adventist Health Medical Office – Reedley is pleased to welcome board-certified physician assistant Manpreet Gill, PA-C, to its medical ...

    Feb 26, 2021 More
  • Alan Cheung, MD Announces Retirement from Medical Officer Role

    After 12 years as Adventist Health Castle’s Medical Officer, Dr. Alan Cheung has made the decision to retire from this role, effective March 26, 2021. ...

    Feb 25, 2021 More
  • ‘Things have changed so rapidly’: Infection preventionist navigates ever-changing guidelines to keep ...

    In a year when the world has been focused on how to stop the spread of a novel viral infection, it has made Amy Lenz’s job all the more critical. As ...

    Feb 24, 2021 More
  • New CT scanner at Adventist Health Hanford is improving care

    HANFORD – A new computed tomography (CT) scanner at Adventist Health Hanford is improving care by providing higher quality images at a faster rate. ...

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  • Family nurse practitioner joins Adventist Health Physicians Network

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  • Made for more victories

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    Jan 15, 2021 More
  • Providing Onsite Medical Oncology Care

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  • Dental surgeon Farhad Kiani, DDS, joins Adventist Health Medical Office - Oakhurst

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  • Fall prevention in winter

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  • Top doctor: Adventist Health’s Dr. Ronald L. Reynoso Hernandez carries on the family tradition

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  • Cervical Cancer Month: HPV vaccination and other prevention tools

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  • Pediatric nurse practitioner Lisa Sicherman, CPNP, joins Adventist Health Medical Office – Dinuba We ...

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  • Adventist Health Tillamook vaccinates front lines associates

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    Dec 28, 2020 More
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    Dec 21, 2020 More
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  • New Adventist Health family nurse practitioner inspired by family and community to work in the ...

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  • The Storm Approaches

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  • Hospice Invites Community to Celebrate and Remember Loved Ones

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  • COVID vs. the flu: What to do next if you get sick this winter

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    Dec 11, 2020 More
  • Adventist Health Medical Office – Fowler welcomes endocrinologist Tombra Govina, MD

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  • Adventist Health St. Helena celebrates hospital reopening after being temporarily closed due to the ...

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  • Christine King, MSN, FNP-C, joins Adventist Health Medical Office - Riverdale

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    Dec 7, 2020 More
  • Winter staycation: Our favorite cold-weather activities

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    Dec 6, 2020 More
  • 32nd annual Festival of Trees raises more than $30,000 in community donations

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    Dec 2, 2020 More
  • Our Local Hospital is Prepared

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  • The unexplained symptoms that could provide clues of a thyroid condition

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  • Tough to swallow: How speech-language pathologists help hospital patients

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  • COVID Cases on the Rise on the Coast

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  • Adventist Health Medical Office – Kerman welcomes Nancy Burchfiel, MSN, FNP-C

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  • Adventist Health Hanford earns 5-stars from Healthgrades

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    Nov 23, 2020 More
  • Adventist Health Reedley earns 5-stars from Healthgrades

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  • Adventist Health Sonora enacts COVID-19 surge plans and joins thousands of top U.S. hospitals to ...

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  • In Sickness & In Health: Joint & Spine Center at Adventist Health Castle

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  • National Rural Health Day: “Power of Rural”

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  • Adventist Health Sonora is prepared for widespread COVID-19

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  • Adventist Health Castle receives Coronary Intervention Excellence Award

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  • Late Tehachapi Mayor, Ed Grimes, honored and celebrated at Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley hospita ...

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  • The Adventist Health AIS Cancer Center recognized for enhancing the quality of life in Bakersfield

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  • Wellness Wednesdays: Eating healthy doesn’t have to taste bad

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  • Adventist Health Continues to Support Rebuilding the Ridge

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  • Seasonal sadness remedies

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    Nov 9, 2020 More
  • Diana J. White Cancer Institute welcomes new hematology and medical oncology physician

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  • Family medicine physician joins Adventist Health Physicians Network Tulare

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  • Family Nurse Practitioner joins Adventist Health Physicians Network Tulare Rapid Care

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  • Rebecca Ruyle, LCSW joins Adventist Health Medical Office - Vernonia

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  • Adnaan Edun, BSc, MSc, MD, joins Adventist Health Medical Office - Tulare

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  • The ‘Mo’ you know about prostate cancer!

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  • Thank you for keeping our community safe

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  • Chiropractor Bart Bishop, DC, offers relief to Sanger patients

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    Oct 30, 2020 More
  • Two “birds” with one visit: regular doctor visit and important eye exam

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  • Adventist Health appoints president of Kern County services

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  • Adventist Health to celebrate Mission Week November 2-6

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  • Family medicine physician Shruti Javali, MD, joins Adventist Health Medical Office - Fowler

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  • What have you heard about audiology?

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    Oct 26, 2020 More
  • Adventist Health earns information technology award

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  • Orthopedic surgeon Andrew Lee, MD, joins Adventist Health Medical Offices

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    Oct 23, 2020 More
  • Adventist Health CEO Scott Reiner elected 2021 chair of the CHA Board of Trustees

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    Oct 21, 2020 More
  • Luis Guzman, MD, transitions family medicine practice to Adventist Health Medical Office – Reedley C ...

    REEDLEY –Adventist Health Medical Office – Reedley Cypress is pleased to welcome to its medical staff board-certified family medicine physician, Luis ...

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  • Adventist Health launches breakthrough move to promote community well-being

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  • Kyle King appointed president of Adventist Health Portland

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  • Adventist Health Medical Office – Tulare is open and ready to care for patients

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  • Adventist Health Mendocino Coast welcomes new community board

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  • Primary care providers share why getting a flu shot is more important than ever

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  • Urolift procedure at Adventist Health Ukiah Valley provides relief for men suffering from enlarged p ...

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  • Adventist Health Encourages Mammograms During Breast Cancer Awareness Month

    (Monday, October 19, 2020 Ukiah CA) -- While many women are putting off their annual mammograms due to concerns around COVID-19, Linda Drake, a mother ...

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  • Flu shot: An important COVID-19 defense

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    Oct 14, 2020 More
  • Adventist Health Sonora building comprehensive urology and advanced robotic-assisted surgery program

    October 13, 2020 (Sonora, Calif.) – Adventist Health Sonora has acquired the latest da Vinci Xi Robotic Surgical System from Intuitive Surgical, Inc. ...

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  • October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

    Breast cancer is the leading cancer in women in the United States; second to skin cancers which except for melanoma are usually not invasive. It ...

    Oct 14, 2020 More
  • October is Pastor and Clergy Appreciation Month

    October is Pastor and Clergy Appreciation Month and we are so grateful for our chaplains and our entire faith community who are living God’s love and ...

    Oct 13, 2020 More
  • Adventist Health wins prestigious Brandon Hall Group Award

    The highly coveted Brandon Hall Group Bronze award for excellence in the Competency and Skill Development category was awarded to Adventist Health. ...

    Oct 13, 2020 More
  • Lorraine’s story of hope and faith

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  • Pediatric care expands at Adventist Health Medical Office – Reedley Jefferson with new pediatrician

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    Oct 6, 2020 More
  • Adventist Health offers no-cost counseling to those impacted by the Napa Valley wildfires

    ST HELENA, Calif. – October 2, 2020 – Adventist Health St. Helena, which has been serving the Napa Valley for more than 140 years, announced today it ...

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  • The Great Central Valley ShakeOut earthquake drill is October 15

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    Oct 2, 2020 More
  • Stories from the frontlines: ICU nurse shares his experience of caring for COVID-19 patients

    (Tuesday, September 29, 2020, Willits, CA) -- As healthcare workers continue to care for the community, including COVID-19 patients, staff from ...

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  • Family Medicine Residency graduate stays in the community

    HANFORD – Vijay Krishna, MD, who recently graduated from Adventist Health’s Family Medicine Residency program, is staying in Hanford to care for the ...

    Oct 1, 2020 More
  • Pediatric team in Oakhurst helping young patients feel at ease

    OAKHURST – As parents and guardians in the Oakhurst community welcome and raise the youngest members of their families, they have available to them ...

    Oct 1, 2020 More
  • Adventist Health St. Helena temporarily suspends patient care due to Glass Fire

    September 28, 2020 (St. Helena, Calif.) – Out of an abundance of caution, Adventist Health St. Helena has temporarily suspended patient care services ...

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  • Positive new habits

    The coronavirus pandemic has certainly been stressful. From fear and concern to uncertainty about how to transition safely back into our routines, ...

    Sep 24, 2020 More
  • Tulare community invited to help Adventist Health improve the hospital experience

    Patient satisfaction is a high priority for Adventist Health in the Central Valley, which is why the faith-based, not-for-profit organization is ...

    Sep 24, 2020 More
  • Katie Devany, FNP-C joins Adventist Health Medical Office - Sheridan

    Adventist Health is pleased to welcome Katie Devany, FNP-C, to the team practicing at Adventist Health Medical Office - Sheridan, located at 222 SE ...

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  • Maria Escobar, LCSW joins Adventist Health Medical Offices in Estacada and Hoodland

    Adventist Health is pleased to welcome Maria Escobar, LCSW, to the teams at our medical offices in Estacada, located at 200 S.E. Highway 24, Estacada, ...

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  • Urinary Tract Health

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    Sep 24, 2020 More
  • When to visit a urologist?

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  • Dr. Eric Klein discusses prostate cancer

    Men are great at so many things—but staying current on their preventive health screenings usually isn’t one of them. Dr. Eric Klein, a urologist at ...

    Sep 24, 2020 More
  • Adventist Health and Rideout Receives ACC Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI Accreditation

    Adventist Health and Rideout provides necessary care, resources to patients with heart attack symptoms The American College of Cardiology has ...

    Sep 23, 2020 More
  • Adventist Health Medical Office – Riverdale welcomes Christopher Richardson, DO

    Christopher “Chris” Richardson, DO, has joined the team at Adventist Health Medical Office – Riverdale, where he will fulfill the role of medical ...

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  • Navigating back-to-school season during COVID-19

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  • Adventist Health St. Helena expands hospital mental health services

    Mental health patients will have access to more hospital services in the Napa Valley region, thanks to an expansion at Adventist Health St. Helena. In ...

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  • Adventist Health Tulare Medical Imaging celebrates ACR mammography accreditation

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  • Adventist Health Sonora Welcomes Alexa Calfee, MD, MPH

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  • Yosemite Orthopedics welcomes Tiffany Waters, PA-C

    Adventist Health Sonora is proud to welcome Physician Assistant, Tiffany Waters, to the team at Yosemite Joint Replacement and Orthopedics. Waters ...

    Sep 16, 2020 More
  • Ready, set, go: How to prepare before disaster strikes

    With wildfires all over the Portland area and many in our community under evacuation orders, the suddenness of natural disasters is too obvious. While ...

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  • Adventist Health participates in “Faces Behind Masks” project to improve the patient experience

    When entering hospitals, the new norm for patients is to be greeted by nurses, doctors and other healthcare workers who are wearing masks or are ...

    Sep 16, 2020 More
  • An open letter to our community

    Adventist Health Glendale Hospital has always been a place of competent, caring and high-quality care. We’ve been serving this community for 115 years ...

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  • Lawrence N. Allenger, FNP-C, joins Adventist Health in Selma and Dinuba

    CENTRAL VALLEY – Adventist Health is pleased to welcome board-certified family nurse practitioner Lawrence N. Allenger, FNP-C, to Adventist Health ...

    Sep 15, 2020 More
  • Adventist Health helps patients stay connected with free mobile phones and service

    HANFORD – Patients who have been isolated due to the COVID-19 pandemic are now receiving help staying connected with their loved ones and physicians. ...

    Sep 11, 2020 More
  • A calling to fight for his country and COVID-19 patients

    When Dorian Wu enlisted in the U.S. Marines in 2007, it was to answer a calling to fight for his country in the wake of the September 11th attacks. ...

    Sep 10, 2020 More
  • New podiatrist joins Adventist Health

    Adventist Health is pleased to welcome podiatrist Juan C. Martinez, DPM, to its medical office in Hanford. In addition to podiatry, Dr. Martinez ...

    Sep 10, 2020 More
  • Cared for like Family at the Adventist Health Tulare Birth Center

    When Chelsey Blankenship arrived at Adventist Health Tulare in November 2019 to deliver her first child, she said it felt like a homecoming. “We were ...

    Sep 10, 2020 More
  • Podiatrist Juan C. Martinez, DPM, joins Adventist Health in Fowler and Selma

    Patients in Fowler and Selma now have additional podiatry services available to them, with the addition of podiatrist Juan C. Martinez, DPM, to ...

    Sep 10, 2020 More
  • Trying to shed quarantine pounds? Follow these tips from a registered dietitian.

    With the COVID-19 pandemic dragging on, it’s looking like remote work is here to stay. And with remote work comes the temptation to snack at home, and ...

    Sep 10, 2020 More
  • Adventist Health expands care in Kingsburg with construction of new medical office

    KINGSBURG – Access to quality healthcare services will soon expand in Kingsburg with the construction of the future home of Adventist Health Medical ...

    Sep 9, 2020 More
  • New pediatrician joins Adventist Health

    HANFORD – Having three sons herself, board-certified pediatrician Uche Nwokidu-Aderibigbe, MD, MPH, FAAP, knows what it takes to care for the ...

    Sep 2, 2020 More
  • Andrea Nutt, DNP, FNP-C joins Adventist Health Medical Office - Sheridan

    August 31, 2020 (Sheridan, Ore) – Adventist Health is pleased to welcome Andrea Nutt, DNP, FNP-C to the team practicing at Adventist Health Medical ...

    Sep 1, 2020 More
  • New Adventist Health specialty location opens in Tulare

    A new Adventist Health Physicians Network medical office opened in Tulare on Sept. 1, giving community members more options for specialty care. ...

    Sep 1, 2020 More
  • Freedom from urinary incontinence and overactive bladder

    The concept of leaking urine is not new and has caused significant frustration, embarrassment and even fear for millions of people suffering from this ...

    Aug 31, 2020 More
  • Adventist Health Welcomes Pam Strachan, DMin, MDiv

    Adventist Health Tillamook welcomes Pam Strachan, DMin, MDiv, as Senior Chaplain who will now provide spiritual care for the medical center, medical ...

    Aug 31, 2020 More
  • Adventist Health Welcomes Michelle Jenck, M Ed

    Michelle Jenck, M Ed joins Adventist Health Tillamook as director of community integration. Known locally for her work as the Tillamook County ...

    Aug 31, 2020 More
  • Adventist Health St. Helena has resumed caring for patients

    Adventist Health St. Helena welcomed back patients on August 29 following a precautionary evacuation due to the LNU Complex fire in Napa County. The ...

    Aug 29, 2020 More
  • Adventist Health providers remind parents: Don’t delay routine vaccinations even during COVID-19

    While your thoughts may be focused on COVID-19, it is important to remember that protecting your child from other infectious diseases is more ...

    Aug 25, 2020 More
  • Steps for creating SMART new habits

    There’s no reason to wait for New Year’s resolutions to start making healthy new habits. In fact, the change of seasons is a great time to look at ...

    Aug 24, 2020 More
  • Fires, bad air quality and COVID-19: a triple threat for those with lung problems

    In his more than 35 years of practicing medicine, Dr. Narinder Gill, board-certified pulmonologist at the Adventist Health Lung Care Center, says he’s ...

    Aug 21, 2020 More
  • Adventist Health welcomes Amberlee Montarella, MSN, FNP-C

    Board-certified family nurse practitioner Amberlee Montarella, MSN, FNP, has joined Adventist Health in the Central Valley and will care for patients ...

    Aug 21, 2020 More
  • Getting Care During COVID-19

    Original article on islandscene.com At the start of the COVID-19 outbreak, Hawaii doctors say some of their patients were nervous about coming in for ...

    Aug 20, 2020 More
  • Adventist Health Castle joins the Hawaiʻi Cancer Consortium

    Original article at uhcancercenter.org Adventist Health Castle has joined the Hawaiʻi Cancer Consortium, whose role is to support the University of ...

    Aug 19, 2020 More
  • “You are not forgotten cards” for COVID-19 patients

    When a patient is lonely, suffering or in need of prayer, chaplains across Adventist Health in the Central Valley are quick to rush to their bedside ...

    Aug 19, 2020 More
  • Adventist Health and Synchronous Health announce strategic partnership

    Synchronous Health, a behavioral health company that combines the strength of human empathy with artificial intelligence (AI) to increase access and ...

    Aug 18, 2020 More
  • $1 million grant awarded to address opioid and substance use disorders in Tillamook County

    Northwest Medical Foundation of Tillamook, known locally with the business name of Adventist Health Tillamook, has been awarded a $1 million rural ...

    Aug 13, 2020 More
  • Business and health communities join forces to protect community and business through “MaskupMendo” ...

    August 6, 2020 (Mendocino County, CA) – Community members, agencies, hospitals and businesses throughout Mendocino County are joining forces to ...

    Aug 13, 2020 More
  • Summertime drinks: 7 you should avoid and 3 you should embrace

    Health risks and benefits of summer drinks to stay healthy and hydrated With waves of extremely hot weather hitting Portland, you’re probably looking ...

    Aug 13, 2020 More
  • Parmeet Sidhu, FNP-C, joins Adventist Health Medical Office - Sanger

    Adventist Health is pleased to welcome family nurse practitioner Parmeet Sidhu to the family medicine practice at Adventist Health Medical Office – ...

    Aug 12, 2020 More
  • Adventist Health Hanford receives Get With The Guidelines – Stroke Silver Plus Quality Achievement A ...

    Adventist Health Hanford has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines ® - Stroke Silver Plus ...

    Aug 11, 2020 More
  • Two physical therapists join the Physical Therapy Centers at Adventist Health Clear Lake

    Experienced physical therapists Amanda Nikeil, PT, DPT, and Mike Nikiel, PT, DPT, have joined Adventist Health Clear Lake Physical Therapy Centers. ...

    Aug 11, 2020 More
  • Adventist Health Rapid Care opens in Tulare

    Access to quick medical care has increased in Tulare with the grand opening of Adventist Health Rapid Care. A service of Adventist Health Physicians ...

    Aug 10, 2020 More
  • Adventist Health Castle recognized with new honor from U.S. News & World Report

    The healthcare system is under a microscope right now, so when a hospital wins an award of recognition, it’s even more honorable. HI Now host Kanoe ...

    Aug 6, 2020 More
  • Certified family nurse practitioner joins Adventist Health

    Adventist Health Medical Office - Hanford is pleased to announce the addition of board-certified family nurse practitioner Rebecca Murphey to its ...

    Aug 6, 2020 More
  • COVID-19 update from Adventist Health: Hospitals share surge plans and continued response to the pan ...

    Adventist Health hospitals in Mendocino County continue to care for the community even as COVID-19 cases continue to rise. “The three hospitals are ...

    Aug 4, 2020 More
  • All About Survivorship

    According to the American Cancer Society, the latest statistics from 2019 indicate there are nearly 17 million Americans that are cancer survivors. ...

    Jul 31, 2020 More
  • Adventist Health Glendale One of 2020’s Best Hospitals

    Adventist Health Glendale has once again been independently verified by U.S. News & World Report as one of 2020’s “Best Hospitals” in their annual ...

    Jul 28, 2020 More
  • UC Davis Health, Adventist Health Lodi Memorial launch Telehealth ICU services

    (SACRAMENTO, Calif.) --- UC Davis Health and Adventist Health Lodi Memorial have teamed up to launch the Lodi hospital’s first telehealth intensive ...

    Jul 24, 2020 More
  • Adventist Health Rehab: Open, safe and ready

    Your health, pain and quality of life can’t wait for the eventual end of the coronavirus pandemic. That’s why Adventist Health’s rehabilitation ...

    Jul 21, 2020 More
  • Pediatric nurse practitioner joins Redwood Medical Clinic

    A pediatric specialist who speaks English and Spanish is caring for the community’s littlest patients at Adventist Health’s Redwood Medical Clinic in ...

    Jul 21, 2020 More
  • Dr. Armin Kiankhooy joins Adventist Health Heart and Vascular Institute

    Adventist Health St. Helena is pleased to welcome Armin Kiankhooy, MD, to the Adventist Health Heart and Vascular Institute. Dr. Armin Kiankhooy is a ...

    Jul 10, 2020 More
  • Adventist Health St. Helena Opens Vascular Lab

    St. Helena, Calif., July 10, 2020 - Adventist Health St. Helena has opened a new vascular lab with two dedicated procedure rooms to expand its ...

    Jul 10, 2020 More
  • Cold, allergies or coronavirus

    If the list of mild coronavirus symptoms has you pondering “plague vs. pollen,” you’re not alone. The timing of the pandemic has put the common cold ...

    Jul 9, 2020 More
  • New vascular lab enhances technology and capabilities for vascular procedures

    Adventist Health St. Helena has opened a new vascular lab with two dedicated procedure rooms to expand its capability to diagnose and treat peripheral ...

    Jul 9, 2020 More
  • The Lown Institute names Adventist Health Castle a top hospital in the Lown Institute Hospitals Inde ...

    July 7, 2020 - Kailua, Hawaii - Adventist Health Castle has been ranked #1 in the state of Hawaii and 25th in the nation as the Top Hospital by The ...

    Jul 8, 2020 More
  • Dr. Michael Novak joins Adventist Health Physicians Network Napa Clinic

    Adventist Health St. Helena is pleased to welcome Michael Novak, MD, to its practice in Napa, specializing in family medicine. He is board-certified ...

    Jul 8, 2020 More
  • What to consider when choosing to gather

    As our community continues to reopen amid the COVID-19 pandemic, mingling may be on your mind. But if you're thinking about going to a group ...

    Jul 2, 2020 More
  • Mendocino Coast unveils new chapter in community’s care

    Community leaders, hospital staff and physicians celebrated on Wednesday as they unveiled the hospital’s new name—Adventist Health Mendocino ...

    Jul 2, 2020 More
  • Make the connection

    How your mental health can improve your physical health Maybe this question has been on your mind: Can my mental state affect my physical health? ...

    Jul 1, 2020 More
  • The Miracle Man: Retired HFD captain battles COVID, and wins

    KAILUA, Hawaii (HawaiiNewsNow) - An emotional send off was held on Friday for an Oahu man who was hospitalized for almost 88 days battling COVID-19. ...

    Jul 1, 2020 More
  • The Big Bang Theory: How to protect your ears from fireworks

    Food, friends and fireworks are all part of our annual celebration of the Fourth of July. We enjoy all those aspects of the holiday, but one can cause ...

    Jun 29, 2020 More
  • Local healthcare organizations form coalition to keep residents safe amid COVID-19

    A new coalition made up of leaders from healthcare organizations throughout Tulare and Kings Counties are working together to protect area residents ...

    Jun 25, 2020 More
  • A balanced life: Check your risk for a fall

    Do you worry about your balance? Do you fear you may fall at home or when you’re out and about? Or do you have these concerns about someone you love? ...

    Jun 24, 2020 More
  • The water safety tips you need to know this summer

    As the weather warms up, many families choose water activities to cool down. Whether you’re going out on the boat, swimming in a pool or simply ...

    Jun 23, 2020 More
  • Adventist Health Howard Memorial resumes elective surgeries and other services

    As social distancing and other precautions by the community have helped to flatten the COVID-19 curve, state as well as local public health ...

    Jun 22, 2020 More
  • Adventist Health Ukiah Valley resumes elective surgeries and outpatient services

    As social distancing and other precautions by the community have helped to flatten the COVID-19 curve, state as well as local public health ...

    Jun 18, 2020 More
  • Adventist Health Family Medicine Residency Program welcomes six new doctors

    Adventist Health in the Central Valley is welcoming six new resident physicians to its Hanford Family Medicine Program this year, an increase of two ...

    Jun 18, 2020 More
  • Two nurse practitioners join the Rapid Care team at Adventist Health Physicians Network

    Experienced emergency room providers Byron Dallas, MSN, FNP-C, and Sophia In, MSN, FNP, have joined Adventist Health Physicians Network Hanford Rapid ...

    Jun 18, 2020 More
  • Tips for avoiding summer sprains and injuries

    Summer sunshine is luring us from our quarantine hiding places. While it feels good to be outside again in the great Northwest, such fun may come with ...

    Jun 17, 2020 More
  • Urologist Dr. Eric Klein, MD, joins Adventist Health Tillamook

    Urologist Dr. Eric Klein, MD, has joined Adventist Health Tillamook. He will be a part of the team practicing primarily at the Adventist Health ...

    Jun 12, 2020 More
  • Adventist Health Sonora initiates additional safety precautions for Sierra Care Center

    To protect the residents of the Sierra Care Center, our community members who are at the highest risk for COVID-19, Adventist Health Sonora has ...

    Jun 11, 2020 More
  • Adventist Health donates funds to support critical community organizations during the pandemic

    Monday, June 8, 2020 (Ukiah, CA) – The COVID-19’s spread and the shelter in place orders have had a significant impact on individuals, families, ...

    Jun 11, 2020 More
  • Parents: Here's how to calm kids’ coronavirus concerns

    With coronavirus (COVID-19) spreading in the U.S., your children may be hearing a lot about the outbreak from TV, the internet or other kids. And some ...

    Jun 9, 2020 More
  • “Farmers to Families” donation to help community members impacted by COVID-19

    On Tuesday, June 9, a truckload of produce made its way to Adventist Health in the Central Valley, as part of the USDA Farmers to Families Food Box ...

    Jun 9, 2020 More
  • Adventist Health Sonora welcomes physician assistant Cassie Blackwell

    Adventist Health Sonora is pleased to announce the addition of physician assistant Cassie Blackwell, PA, to its team. Blackwell specializes in ...

    Jun 9, 2020 More
  • 6 Hawaii hospitals with the best nurse-patient communication scores

    The following hospitals in Hawaii received top marks on patients' HCAHPS surveys for nurse communication. Read More

    Jun 5, 2020 More
  • Hospital staff say ‘mahalo’ to the community for their support during pandemic

    Staff at Adventist Health Castle offered a special “mahalo” to the community Monday for their support during the pandemic. Read More

    Jun 5, 2020 More
  • Staff at Adventist Health Castle say "Mahalo" to the community

    Staff at Adventist Health Castle organized a sign-waiving on Monday as people were heading back to work to thank them for staying home during the ...

    Jun 5, 2020 More
  • Robert Tabrizi, MD, joins Adventist Health Medical Office – Oakhurst East

    Patients in the Oakhurst community now have the services of a health advocate available to them at Adventist Health Medical Office – Oakhurst East. ...

    Jun 4, 2020 More
  • New provider caring for the community’s immediate needs

    Certified family nurse practitioner Christine McMillan is caring for the community’s immediate needs at Adventist Health Medical Office – Hanford Same ...

    Jun 4, 2020 More
  • Priscilla Carey, NP-C, joins Adventist Health Medical Office - Selma

    Patients in Selma and the surrounding communities now have access to specialty care at Adventist Health Medical Office – Selma, with the addition of ...

    Jun 3, 2020 More
  • A message from Joyce Newmyer, president of Adventist Health Portland

    My heart was shattered as we watched the video of a man die on camera. Eight minutes and 46 seconds of agony. We feel gutted, and yet our black ...

    Jun 2, 2020 More
  • Adventist Health Ukiah Valley’s Annual Golf Tournament Swings Past Pandemic for a Good Cause

    Monday, June 1, 2020 (Ukiah, CA) -- While the annual Adventist Health Ukiah Valley Golf Tournament may look a little different this year, the spirit ...

    Jun 2, 2020 More
  • Adventist Health St. Helena resumes elective surgeries and procedures

    Adventist Health St. Helena is pleased to resume elective surgeries, including hip and knee replacement and heart procedures such as valve repair and ...

    Jun 1, 2020 More
  • Heart Attack Symptoms in Men vs. Women

    Heart attack symptoms Crushing chest pain is what many of us imagine is the first sign of a heart attack. Many common symptoms are more subtle, ...

    May 28, 2020 More
  • Adventist Health Partners with Premier Inc and Prestige Ameritech to Expand Domestic PPE Production

    Under the terms of the agreement, Adventist Health commits to purchase N95 and surgical masks from Prestige Ameritech, the nation’s largest domestic ...

    May 26, 2020 More
  • A Time to Heal Program Supports Cancer Survivors

    The Martin-O’Neil Cancer Center at Adventist Health St. Helena has launched a new program to support cancer survivors. A Time to Heal is a 12-week ...

    May 21, 2020 More
  • What is coronavirus contact tracing?

    Some people are getting anxious for the country to reopen. They want to get back to work. They want to go out to restaurants and basically return to ...

    May 19, 2020 More
  • Adventist Health St. Helena is Open, Ready to Care for You and Your Family

    I’m thrilled to share with you that Adventist Health St. Helena is open, ready to care for you and your family. For the past few months, our team has ...

    May 19, 2020 More
  • Adventist Health St. Helena launches Synexis system to kill germs

    Adventist Health St. Helena is taking additional steps to keep patients safe with the launch of a new system to reduce germs in the hospital. The ...

    May 14, 2020 More
  • Adventist Health Ukiah Valley receives A safety rating for the third time

    Adventist Health Ukiah Valley was awarded an A in the spring 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, a national distinction recognizing Adventist Health ...

    May 13, 2020 More
  • Surgery nurse receives annual DAISY Award at Adventist Health St. Helena

    Adventist Health St. Helena is pleased to announce this year’s winner of the prestigious DAISY award, surgery nurse Cindy Nonescan, RN. The DAISY ...

    May 12, 2020 More
  • Surgeon William Stone, MD, FACS, Joins Adventist Health Sonora

    Adventist Health Sonora is pleased to welcome board-certified surgeon William Stone, MD, FACS, who joins the hospital’s team of general surgery ...

    May 8, 2020 More
  • Vegan Pizza: It’s What’s for Lunch

    We tend to think of pizza as an unhealthy indulgence. What if it doesn’t have to be that way? With a few tweaks, your pizza can turn into a healthy ...

    May 6, 2020 More
  • Adventist Health names hospital executive to lead the new partnership

    Adventist Health today named Judy Leach as the new hospital administrator for Mendocino Coast District Hospital (MCDH), soon to be known as Adventist ...

    May 5, 2020 More
  • Mendocino Coast District Hospital signs agreement with Adventist Health effective May 4, 2020

    Mendocino Coast District Hospital and Adventist Health have signed an agreement, President Jason Wells announced today which goes into effect on May ...

    May 5, 2020 More
  • Taking care of your mental health during a pandemic

    You're preoccupied and having difficulty focusing. Your sleep isn't great. And you aren’t eating as well as you know you should. You may be stressed ...

    May 4, 2020 More
  • Recognized – Again! - for Our Culture of Safety

    I know these last several weeks have been extraordinarily challenging. I’m so impressed by – and proud of – your unwavering attention to caring for ...

    May 1, 2020 More
  • Adventist Health Hanford earns second A grade for patient safety

    When visiting a hospital, patients want to know they are safe, which is why Adventist Health Hanford is excited to announce its second A safety grade ...

    Apr 30, 2020 More
  • Adventist Health Howard Memorial reminds community: Don't avoid the ER for medical emergencies

    As concerns around COVID-19 continues and with shelter in place orders, Adventist Health Howard Memorial emergency room staff are worried that ...

    Apr 28, 2020 More
  • Health Tips – Masks

    Here's a quick health tip about masks from Laniwai Schuman, RN, one of our Med Surge nurses.

    Apr 27, 2020 More
  • Donation of personal protective equipment aids patient care at Adventist Health in the Central Valle ...

    CENTRAL VALLEY – Associates and physicians with Adventist Health in the Central Valley received critical resources that will aid them on the front ...

    Apr 24, 2020 More
  • Adventist Health Ukiah Valley reminds community: Don't avoid the ER for medical emergencies

    As concerns around COVID-19 continues and with shelter in place orders, Adventist Health Ukiah Valley’s emergency room staff are worried that ...

    Apr 22, 2020 More
  • Adventist Health and Rideout implements screenings for food insecurity

    For those of us who have reliable access to healthy foods, food insecurity is an issue we don’t often consider. But for many, access to nutritious ...

    Apr 20, 2020 More
  • Adventist Health’s Virtual Visits Allow Patients to Access Their Doctor Safely from Home

    In an effort to serve the community’s needs and protect staff and the community, Adventist Health clinics in Fort Bragg, Willits, and Ukiah are now ...

    Apr 10, 2020 More
  • Adventist Health Acquires Blue Zones to Redefine Healthcare in America

    Adventist Health today announced that it has acquired Blue Zones ®, a pioneer in taking a systemic and environmental approach to improving the health ...

    Apr 10, 2020 More
  • Adventist Health acquires Blue Zones as part of transformation into catalyst for overall community ...

    Adventist Health today announced that it has acquired Blue Zones®, a pioneer in taking a systemic and environmental approach to improving the health ...

    Apr 8, 2020 More
  • Adventist Health launches Virtual Assistant and Symptom Checker

    Adventist Health today announced its launch of the COVID-19 Virtual Assistant and Symptom Checker on the Adventist Health website, an easy and ...

    Apr 7, 2020 More
  • Adventist Health launches COVID-19 Virtual Assistant and Symptom Checker

    A COVID-19 Virtual Assistant and Symptom Checker is now available at AdventistHealth.org/Central-Valley. An orange chat icon will appear when users ...

    Apr 6, 2020 More
  • Adventist Health offers virtual visits, so patients can access their doctor safely from home

    Adventist Health in the Central Valley is offering virtual healthcare visits, so patients may access their doctors remotely through a computer or ...

    Apr 3, 2020 More
  • Strategies for Women’s Health and Wellness with Dr. John Kirk

    Dr. John Kirk, MD, FACOG, an OB/GYN who sees patients in St. Helena and Napa is bringing safe, effective, science-based obstetrics and gynecology to ...

    Mar 31, 2020 More
  • COVID-19 Update on KHON2

    Adventist Health Castle President Kathy Raethel gives KHON2 an update on the coronavirus (COVID-19) and how Castle is handling the crisis.

    Mar 30, 2020 More
  • COVID-19 Drive-Through Testing Update on KHON2

    dventist Health Castle Operations Executive Ryan Ashlock explains the medical center's drive-through testing and procedure changes due to the ...

    Mar 30, 2020 More
  • Coronavirus Pandemic: Hawaii's Response (Healthcare Panel)

    Leaders from Hawaii's healthcare sector — including Lt. Gov. Josh Green, Dr. Julius Pham, of Queen’s Health Systems, and Daniel Ross, of the Hawaii ...

    Mar 29, 2020 More
  • COVID-19 Drive-Through Testing on KSSK with Ryan Ashlock

    Listen for more details below:

    Mar 29, 2020 More
  • Castle’s Response to COVID-19

    Transcript: On March 20, 2020, Dr. Robert Smitson, hospitalist at Adventist Health Castle, sat down with Cailyn Whyte to discuss the coronavirus ...

    Mar 27, 2020 More
  • A Feasibility Study: The Next Step in Developing a Freestanding Emergency Room in Paradise

    Funding made possible by Adventist Health Feather River Health Foundation Adventist Health announced that all funding needed for a feasibility study ...

    Mar 26, 2020 More
  • Staying ahead of hereditary colorectal cancer

    Around 10 percent of colon cancers are caused by an inherited genetic mutation, or harmful change. Lynch syndrome is one of the most common types of ...

    Mar 26, 2020 More
  • Supplies and donations

    Aloha Community `Ohana; The greatest asset at Adventist Health Castle is the community we serve. We’re grateful to our community for asking how they ...

    Mar 24, 2020 More
  • Meet Ellie, Cancer Care Center Social Worker

    Cancer care means more than just trying to cure disease—it’s a whole-person process that can bring a lot of physical, emotional and relational ...

    Mar 20, 2020 More
  • Adventist Health St. Helena Stands Ready for You and Your Family

    Our hearts and thoughts go out to the people who have been affected by the unprecedented coronavirus (COVID-19) event. As a physician, I am inspired ...

    Mar 18, 2020 More
  • Angelica Gutierrez, NP-C, joins Adventist Health Medical Office – Kerman

    Adventist Health Medical Office – Kerman is pleased to welcome certified nurse practitioner Angelica Gutierrez to its primary care practice. Gutierrez ...

    Mar 17, 2020 More
  • Colorectal Cancer 101: What You Need to Know

    Colorectal cancer is diagnosed in about 140,000 patients annually in the United States, with twice as many people receiving a diagnosis of colon ...

    Mar 16, 2020 More
  • Adventist Health coronavirus preparedness

    What is a novel coronavirus? A novel coronavirus is a new coronavirus that has not been previously identified. The virus causing coronavirus disease ...

    Mar 12, 2020 More
  • March is National Nutrition Month! Learn more about protein from our registered dietitians

    What is Protein? Protein is a macronutrient, which means we need an adequate amount in our diets to maintain health. Protein plays many important ...

    Mar 10, 2020 More
  • Daylight Savings and Sleep | How to Manage Time Change

    Love it or hate it, the switch between Daylight Savings Time and Standard Time means we have to face a disruption to our normal sleep patterns. Your ...

    Mar 8, 2020 More
  • Coronavirus in Oregon

    The Oregon Health Authority announced the third case of presumed novel coronavirus — now called COVID-19 — has come to the Portland metro area. This ...

    Mar 6, 2020 More
  • Health advocate available to women in Orange Cove

    Women in Orange Cove and the surrounding communities now have the services of a health advocate available to them at Adventist Health Medical Office – ...

    Mar 6, 2020 More
  • Medical experts address coronavirus concerns

    The panel of experts included: Lt. Gov. Josh Green Hilton R. Raethel, MPH, MHA — president and CEO, Healthcare Association of Hawaii Dr. Julius Pham — ...

    Mar 5, 2020 More
  • National Nutrition Month: 5 ways to cut back on added sugars

    On this National Nutrition Month, we want to bring attention to added sugars, which are linked to obesity and other chronic conditions. We're not ...

    Mar 4, 2020 More
  • Adventist Health Sonora welcomes new medical officer

    Adventist Health Sonora is pleased to welcome Alexander Heard, MD, CPE, FAAP, a certified physician executive who will serve as the new medical ...

    Mar 4, 2020 More
  • A “princess” leaps into the world on Leap Day!

    Baby Sariah, which means “princess,” was the first Kings County baby to leap into the world on Leap Day, Feb. 29, at the Adventist Health Hanford ...

    Mar 1, 2020 More
  • Leap Day baby girl arrives at Adventist Health Reedley

    A beautiful baby girl is receiving all the love from her family, after arriving into the world on Leap Day! June was born to parents Gaurav and Hannah ...

    Mar 1, 2020 More
  • 5 handwashing tips for novel coronavirus

    In addition to avoiding those who are sick, staying home if you feel ill, and covering your nose and mouth when you cough or sneeze, handwashing is ...

    Feb 28, 2020 More
  • Coronavirus comes to Portland

    The Oregon Health Authority announced today that the first case of presumed novel coronavirus — now called COVID-19 — has come to the Portland metro ...

    Feb 28, 2020 More
  • Art therapy at Adventist Health Ukiah Valley brings comfort and healing to cancer patients

    Wednesday, February 26, 2020 (Ukiah, CA) – Battling cancer can be one of the toughest challenges of a person's life. To help the healing process, ...

    Feb 27, 2020 More
  • How your veins affect your heart health

    Most of us are familiar with the discolored, swollen veins that sometimes appear on the legs. But are these veins a cause for concern or merely a ...

    Feb 26, 2020 More
  • Tulare hospital announces finalized insurance contracts

    – Adventist Health Tulare is pleased to announce that it has completed negotiations with all of its insurance providers and can now provide hospital, ...

    Feb 24, 2020 More
  • A nature to nurture

    The door burst open and her father ran in, carrying a young family member who was gasping for air. That is one of the first memories Paula Espinola ...

    Feb 20, 2020 More
  • Adventist Health medical offices in Avenal the first in the state to earn awards for keeping ...

    Both Adventist Health medical offices in Avenal are the first in the state to earn awards for outstanding immunization rates from the Vaccines for ...

    Feb 20, 2020 More
  • Adventist Health Sonora Welcomes Primary Care Physician Kyi Kyi Thwin Win, MD

    Adventist Health Sonora is pleased to welcome Kyi Kyi Thwin Win, MD, who has joined the hospital’s medical staff. For more than 20 years, Win has ...

    Feb 20, 2020 More
  • Adventist Health Sonora welcomes surgeon Carlos Alvarez, MD, FACS

    Adventist Health Sonora is pleased to announce the addition of board-certified general surgeon Carlos Alvarez, MD, FACS, to both its Mountain Medical ...

    Feb 20, 2020 More
  • Top Heart Health Tips

    In this edition of In Sickness & In Health, John Veneri visited Adventist Health Castle during Heart Health Month to see Interventional Cardiologist ...

    Feb 13, 2020 More
  • Clinical psychologist joins Adventist Health

    Adventist Health is pleased to announce the addition of a clinical psychologist to its behavioral health teams in Hanford and Kerman. Julia N. ...

    Feb 12, 2020 More
  • New Intensive Care Unit available to patients in Selma

    Patients in Selma and the surrounding communities now have access to a higher level of care at the new Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Adventist Health ...

    Feb 12, 2020 More
  • Watch: Flu A and B

    Flu season is here, and doctors recommend that you get a flu shot to help prevent yourself from getting influenza A or B. What is the difference ...

    Feb 12, 2020 More
  • Cardiac patient gets relief from atrial fibrillation

    The healing hope and wholeness Adventist Health strives to inspire often touches the hearts of the communities it serves. Sometimes, that touch is ...

    Feb 12, 2020 More
  • Adventist Health hospitals take steps to protect the community against Coronavirus

    Friday, February 7, 2020 (Mendocino County) – While there are only 12 confirmed cases of the deadly Novel Coronavirus (nCoV) in the US, more than ...

    Feb 11, 2020 More
  • Adventist Health welcomes a new family nurse practitioner

    Ana Marie Grajo, a board-certified family nurse practitioner, has joined Adventist Health Physicians Network Hanford at the Lacey Medical Plaza. She ...

    Feb 10, 2020 More
  • Coronavirus: News vs. reality

    In case you’ve missed the headlines, a novel coronavirus — dubbed 2019-nCoV by the Centers for Disease Control — has entered the human population. The ...

    Feb 10, 2020 More
  • Eat heart-smart all day

    You are what you eat, or so the saying goes. This applies to your heart too. Making small adjustments to your daily diet can make a big impact on your ...

    Feb 10, 2020 More
  • Adventist Health Welcomes Bessant Parker, MD, as New Medical Officer

    Thursday, January 30, 2019 (Mendocino County) – Dr. Bessant Parker always knew that he wanted to be a doctor when he grew up. And he believed the path ...

    Feb 6, 2020 More
  • Looking toward a healthier 2020? Here’s three go-to tips from a local dietitian

    New Year Resolutions are always made with the best of intentions. People typically want to get healthier, lose weight and start working out. ...

    Feb 6, 2020 More
  • Kathryn Raethel Appointed to Board of Directors of the Baldrige Foundation

    WASHINGTON, D.C. – Kathryn Raethel, RN, MPH, MHA, FACHE, President of Adventist Health Castle, a community hospital located in Kailua, Hawaii, was ...

    Feb 5, 2020 More
  • Coronavirus information for patients and visitors

    The care and safety of our patients and staff are top priorities at Adventist Health in the Central Valley. Our facilities have robust infectious ...

    Jan 29, 2020 More
  • Adventist Health Medical Office – Parlier welcomes Michelle C. Rubio, APRN, MSN, FNP-C

    PARLIER – Michelle C. Rubio, APRN, MSN, FNP-C, has joined the family medicine practice at Adventist Health Medical Office – Parlier. In addition to ...

    Jan 24, 2020 More
  • Castle's Lāʻie Family Dentistry Grand Opening

    There is a new dental clinic in Laie. There was a blessing for the new dental clinic at their shopping center this morning. Refreshments and gift bags ...

    Jan 23, 2020 More
  • Watch: Orthopedic Services – HI Now

    Dr. Chris Lau, orthopedic surgeon, talks about some of the injuries he treats and why his practice has expanded to the Windward side. With Hawaii ...

    Jan 22, 2020 More
  • Adventist Health Simi Valley notifies patients of possible security breach

    Adventist Health Simi Valley, a hospital in Southern California, recently learned of a phishing incident that compromised an associate’s email ...

    Jan 17, 2020 More
  • Watch: The Flu Shot Live!

    Now is the time to get a flu shot. Dr. Ben Roney, a primary care physician at Adventist Health Castle gives KHON2 News anchor Lauren Day a flu shot on ...

    Jan 17, 2020 More
  • Watch: Flu Myths Busted

    Dr. Ben Roney shares some education on the flu and address a few of the myths associated with it and its vaccine on this segment from KHON.

    Jan 17, 2020 More
  • Watch: New Surgeries at Castle

    General Surgeon Dr. Steven Fowler talks about two new operations that can be done at Adventist Health Castle to address acid reflux and diabetes. For ...

    Jan 16, 2020 More
  • Dr. Sana Rezai now provides certified commercial driver physical exams in Kerman

    KERMAN – In addition to family medicine services, Sana Rezai, MD, is now providing certified physical exams to commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers ...

    Jan 15, 2020 More
  • Concussion signs and symptoms

    See the concussion signs and symptoms infographic: Downloadable PDF A concussion is a traumatic brain injury caused by a direct blow or jostling to ...

    Jan 13, 2020 More
  • Two new providers caring for the community

    HANFORD – Two providers who have a desire to serve and care for their community have joined Adventist Health Medical Office – Hanford. Adbni Palafox ...

    Jan 3, 2020 More
  • First New Year’s baby in Kings County is a girl!!!

    Michelle was at her mom’s Hanford home on New Year’s Eve, making soup for her six-year-old son and attempting to play board games with her siblings, ...

    Jan 2, 2020 More
  • Getting to the core of ankle sprains

    Almost half of all sports-related injuries are ankle sprains. A painful twisted ankle is also a common injury during slippery winter weather. To make ...

    Jan 1, 2020 More
  • Fall prevention: Tips to avoid a trip

    When we were kids, taking a tumble or tripping over our feet was no big deal. “The fact is that, when we were younger, when we started to fall, we ...

    Dec 30, 2019 More
  • Adventist Health to manage Dameron Hospital

    To expand healthcare choices and access in the Stockton area, Adventist Health will manage Dameron Hospital starting Jan. 1, 2020, under an agreement ...

    Dec 18, 2019 More
  • Top tips for safe toys this holiday season

    What's a great gift for a child? If your first thought was a toy, you're not alone. Toys are fun—and traditional—holiday gifts for kids of all ages. ...

    Dec 17, 2019 More
  • Top Hospital Award for outstanding quality and safety goes to Adventist Health Hanford

    Adventist Health Hanford is among only 10 hospitals in California to earn 2019 Top Teaching Hospital accolades for patient safety and quality. The ...

    Dec 17, 2019 More
  • Top Teaching Hospital Award for outstanding quality and safety goes to Adventist Health Reedley

    Adventist Health Reedley is among only 10 hospitals in California to earn 2019 Top Teaching Hospital accolades for patient safety and quality. The ...

    Dec 17, 2019 More
  • Adventist Health St. Helena Announces Closure of Its Family Birth Unit

    Due to declining volume in births in the Upper Napa Valley, Adventist Health St. Helena announced today it plans to close its Family Birth Unit on ...

    Dec 11, 2019 More
  • Adventist Health Hanford earns prestigious Baby-Friendly Designation

    Adventist Health Hanford’s Birth Center has achieved the highly prestigious international Baby-Friendly Designation following a rigorous review by ...

    Dec 11, 2019 More
  • Tulare Outpatient Lab now offers Saturday hours

    TULARE – To better serve our patients, Adventist Health Tulare is now offering extended hours for Outpatient Lab services from 8 a.m. to noon on ...

    Dec 10, 2019 More
  • Adventist Health Hospitals & Clinics invite community to give back thru Holiday Food Drive and ...

    In the spirit of the holiday season and giving back, Adventist Health Ukiah Valley and Adventist Health Howard Memorial are donating $10,000 to the ...

    Dec 9, 2019 More
  • Creativity for Christmas cheer

    It’s the most wonderful time of the year — or is it? For many people, the winter holidays are more stressful than exciting. “The dizzying pace of the ...

    Dec 6, 2019 More
  • Adventist Health Benefit Gala Raises $167,750 for Women’s and Children’s Health

    December 4, 2019 (Clearlake, Calif.) – Nearly 250 guests joined Adventist Health Clear Lake’s Development Council as they celebrated the 2 nd Annual ...

    Dec 6, 2019 More
  • Adventist Health Hanford awarded Advanced Primary Stroke Certification from The Joint Commission

    Community members who suffer a stroke are in safe hands at Adventist Health Hanford, which has been recognized as an Advanced Primary Stroke Center. ...

    Dec 4, 2019 More
  • Adventist Health launches solar initiative across Central Valley hospitals

    Positioning itself as a leader in energy efficiency, Adventist Health is launching a years-long solar project that will reduce its system’s carbon ...

    Dec 4, 2019 More
  • Adventist Health Physicians Network Welcomes Dr. David Lee and Dr. Nathalie Nguyen

    Adventist Health Physicians Network would like to introduce Dr. David Lee and Dr. Nathalie Nguyen to our community. Their passion is focused on ...

    Dec 2, 2019 More
  • Recipe: Zucchini “Zoodles” with Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto

    Hungry for garden-fresh veggies in the dead of winter? Many cold-hardy vegetables produce all winter in our generally mild Portland climate, ...

    Nov 27, 2019 More
  • Adventist Health Ukiah Valley Earns Second “A” Rating for Patient Safety

    Adventist Health Ukiah Valley has been recognized as one of the safest hospitals in the nation with a second “A” rating from The Leapfrog Group’s Fall ...

    Nov 26, 2019 More
  • Ten in a Row! Adventist Health Glendale Receives Its Tenth Consecutive ‘A’ for Patient Safety Fall ...

    We've done it again! Patient safety organization, The Leapfrog Group, published its Fall 2019 scorecard and Adventist Health Glendale received its ...

    Nov 25, 2019 More
  • Adventist Health Hanford receives 5-stars for total knee replacement

    Getting patients back to doing what they love is what Adventist Health Hanford’s Joint Replacement Center takes pride in achieving. So, it was a great ...

    Nov 22, 2019 More
  • Improving rural access in dental care

    Brushing up on dental care can lead to more than just a pretty smile. In fact, oral health is closely linked to better overall health, which can lead ...

    Nov 21, 2019 More
  • Adventist Health Celebrates Completion of New Women’s Imaging Center with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

    November 21, 2019 (St. Helena, Calif.) – Today, Adventist Health St. Helena & St. Helena Hospital Foundation joined community leaders, including Geoff ...

    Nov 21, 2019 More
  • Watch: Heart Health – Modern Wahine

    Interventional Cardiologist Dr. Jamalah Munir discusses heart disease, how it may affect men and women differently and how to prevent it on this ...

    Nov 20, 2019 More
  • Hospice Invites Community to Celebrate and Remember Loved Ones

    Adventist Health Hospice serving Tillamook County invites the community to celebrate Light Up a Life. Funds raised help meet the needs of local ...

    Nov 19, 2019 More
  • Behavioral health provider joins Adventist Health Sonora clinic

    November 19, 2019 (Sonora, Calif.) – Adventist Health Sonora is pleased to announce the addition of Deborah Kagay to its behavioral health practice. ...

    Nov 19, 2019 More
  • AHEAD Turkey Trot Brings Fun to Thanksgiving Day

    November 18, 2019 (St. Helena, Calif.)—Adventist Health St. Helena is hosting St Helena’s newest family-friendly Thanksgiving Day tradition for the ...

    Nov 19, 2019 More
  • Nurse practitioner joins Adventist Health Rapid Care

    HANFORD – On this National Nurse Practitioners Week (Nov. 10-16), Adventist Health Physicians Network would like to welcome certified nurse ...

    Nov 14, 2019 More
  • Psychologist joins team at Adventist Health Medical Office – Oakhurst East

    Oakhurst – Patients in Oakhurst and the surrounding foothill communities will now have an additional resource to help with their mental health needs. ...

    Nov 14, 2019 More
  • Adventist Health St. Helena Breaks Ground on New Cardiovascular Suite

    St. Helena, Calif., November 19, 2019 - Construction began November 13, 2019, on Adventist Health St. Helena’s new cardiovascular suite, which ...

    Nov 13, 2019 More
  • Adventist Health Clear Lake Welcomes Internal Medicine Physician Catherine Atup-Leavitt

    November 12, 2019 (Clearlake, Calif.) – Adventist Health Clear Lake has welcomed over a dozen new providers in 2019, and the latest is board-certified ...

    Nov 12, 2019 More
  • Adventist Health Hanford receives an A grade for patient safety

    When it comes to keeping patients safe, Adventist Health Hanford receives an A from the Leapfrog Group, an independent national watchdog organization ...

    Nov 7, 2019 More
  • Flu shot myths debunked!

    “I don’t want a flu shot because it can make me get the flu.” “Flu shots are only for kids or the elderly.” “There’s no proof flu shots actually ...

    Nov 7, 2019 More
  • Adventist Health Selma receives its fifth A grade for patient safety

    SELMA – When it comes to keeping patients safe, Adventist Health Selma receives an A from the Leapfrog Group, an independent national watchdog ...

    Nov 7, 2019 More
  • Watch: Heart Health for Women – Living808

    Interventional Cardiologist Dr. Jamalah Munir talks about heart disease, how to detect it, prevent it and treat it on this segment from KHON's ...

    Nov 5, 2019 More
  • New medical office to open in Tulare in 2020

    Adventist Health Tulare broke ground on a new medical office that is slated to open in October 2020. The groundbreaking event took place on Monday, ...

    Nov 4, 2019 More
  • Proposed joint operating company between Adventist Health and St. Joseph Health System

    Today, the Office of the Attorney General within the California Department of Justice (CA DOJ) issued a letter denying the proposed joint operating ...

    Oct 31, 2019 More
  • Crispy Cauliflower Nuggets

    Cauliflower Nuggets are an easy and healthy meal that the whole family will enjoy. This recipe was served to kindergarten through 5 th grade students ...

    Oct 30, 2019 More
  • Martin-O’Neil Cancer Center Welcomes Dr. Tyler Y. Kang, Oncologist & Hematologist

    October 29, 2019 (St. Helena, Calif.) – Adventist Health St. Helena proudly welcomes board-certified medical oncologist and hematologist Tyler Y. ...

    Oct 29, 2019 More
  • Watch: Mammography at Adventist Health Castle – Living808

    From: https://www.khon2.com/living-808/in-sickness-and-in-health/regular-mammography-screening-at-adventist-health-castle/ Breast Cancer Awareness ...

    Oct 28, 2019 More
  • Watch: Breast Cancer Screenings – Take2

    From: https://www.khon2.com/uncategorized/take2-mammograms-and-early-signs-of-breast-cancer/ With October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we’re ...

    Oct 28, 2019 More
  • Watch: Breast Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment – Take2

    From: https://www.khon2.com/uncategorized/take2-mammograms-and-early-signs-of-breast-cancer/ With October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we’re ...

    Oct 28, 2019 More
  • 5 forgotten ways to stay well this winter

    You and your family live busy lives. You don’t want to waste a minute being sick. But as winter sets in around the Northwest, cold and influenza ...

    Oct 28, 2019 More
  • Modern medicine with a whole-person approach

    Adventist Health Physicians Network is proud to introduce Dr. Lauren Carpenter and Dr. Rajinder Maan. They are delivering care in the communities they ...

    Oct 22, 2019 More
  • Watch: New Providers at Castle – Living808

    From: https://www.khon2.com/living-808/in-sickness-and-in-health/in-sickness-in-health-services-expand-at-adventist-health-castle/ Honolulu (KHON2)- ...

    Oct 18, 2019 More
  • Sarah Dunn, MD, is Inspired by the Patients She Serves

    Sarah Dunn, MD, is inspired by the patients she serves. As a child growing up in Tuolumne County, she set her goals to become an emergency physician ...

    Oct 18, 2019 More
  • All about atrial fibrillation (AFib)

    Chances are, you’ve heard of AFib — even if you didn’t quite know what it was. But understanding AFib is important, as is recognizing its symptoms. ...

    Oct 17, 2019 More
  • Adventist Health offers employment to nearly 1,600 Cerner Associates

    Adventist Health is transferring the management of revenue cycle from Cerner to Huron and is offering employment to all Cerner employees who have been ...

    Oct 16, 2019 More
  • New OB-GYN available in Hanford

    HANFORD – Dr. Arpineh Minassi is offering obstetrics and gynecology care at Adventist Health Physicians Network in the Lacey Medical Plaza and ...

    Oct 15, 2019 More
  • Adventist Health Sonora Welcomes Cardiologist Melanie Davidson, MD

    Adventist Health Sonora is pleased to announce the addition of board-certified cardiologist Melanie Davidson, MD, to its medical staff. Davidson cares ...

    Oct 14, 2019 More
  • The advantages of 3D mammography: Adventist Health Portland

    Too many of us have either had or know someone who's battled breast cancer. In healthcare, doctors are fighting back against the disease with advances ...

    Oct 7, 2019 More
  • Cerner associates invited to join Adventist Health

    Adventist Health is continually evaluating how to better serve our patients and communities with a focus on improved quality and efficiency. After ...

    Oct 7, 2019 More
  • Butte Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Base Station to be Re-established in Paradise

    Funding made possible by North Valley Community Foundation, Adventist Health and Adventist Health Feather River Foundation Paradise, CA (September 20, ...

    Oct 7, 2019 More
  • Adult Day Services

    Few know the combined beauty and hardship of caring for aging loved ones the way Ella Lehnertz does. A former Lodi teacher, Lehnertz found herself ...

    Oct 4, 2019 More
  • Five therapists caring for patients at Adventist Health Physical Therapy – Hanford

    Community members needing physical, occupational and speech therapy services now have more options in Hanford. Adventist Health Hanford has added five ...

    Oct 2, 2019 More
  • Adventist Health Welcomes Network of Providers to Napa

    New Adventist Health Clinic Brings High Quality Care Close to Home for Napa Residents September 26, 2019 (Napa, CA) - Adventist Health is continuing ...

    Sep 26, 2019 More
  • Adventist Health Howard Memorial promotes sepsis awareness to save lives

    Thursday, September 26, 2019 (Willits, CA) –- Sepsis is not something you often hear in the news. But at Adventist Health Howard Memorial, physicians ...

    Sep 26, 2019 More
  • Reaching an underserved community

    The greater Portland metro area is home to more than 50,000 immigrants and their families from the former Soviet Union. This growing community and ...

    Sep 25, 2019 More
  • Celebrating 30 Years Caring for Simi Valley

    The physicians at Simi Valley Family Practice medical group want to say thank you! As the group celebrates its 30 th Anniversary this year with the ...

    Sep 19, 2019 More
  • Adventist Health Lodi Memorial and Lodi District Chamber of Commerce announce Healthy Lodi Farmers M ...

    Adventist Health Lodi Memorial is bringing the Healthy Lodi Farmers Market to the Lodi community beginning this Thursday, Sept. 12, from 2:30 to 6:30 ...

    Sep 11, 2019 More
  • A back-to-school conversation

    As your teen prepares to go back to school, you might want to have a talk with them about vaping. Vaping refers to smoking electronic cigarettes, or ...

    Sep 11, 2019 More
  • Planning for after-school safety

    What do your kids do after school? If your family is like millions of others across the United States, they might spend a few hours home alone before ...

    Sep 10, 2019 More
  • It’s a girl at the Adventist Health Tulare Birth Center! First baby arrives to cheers, tears

    The first baby born under the Adventist Health banner made her arrival at 1:49 p.m. Monday to the cheers and tears of an excited obstetrics team and a ...

    Sep 10, 2019 More
  • Adventist Health Tulare opens surgical specialty clinic in Tulare, board-certified surgeons now ...

    Adventist Health Tulare is pleased to announce the addition of surgical specialty services at a new clinic in Tulare. Less than a block from the ...

    Sep 10, 2019 More
  • Adventist Health Tulare hosts community open house to celebrate opening of Birth Center

    Adventist Health Tulare is pulling back the curtains on its newly refreshed birth center to give the community a preview of things to come when new ...

    Sep 10, 2019 More
  • Board-certified gastroenterologist cares for patients in Selma and Fowler

    Community members suffering from digestive problems may now find relief with the help of a new local provider. Linda R. Miller, MD, FACP, a ...

    Sep 6, 2019 More
  • Eric Swanson Named President of Adventist Health Tillamook

    Adventist Health has named Eric Swanson, MBA, FACHE, NRP as president in Tillamook. Eric currently serves as executive director of strategy and ...

    Sep 6, 2019 More
  • Adventist Health Sonora welcomes Family Medicine Physician Ryan Carey, DO, MPH

    September 3, 2019 (Sonora, Calif.) – Adventist Health Sonora is pleased to announce the addition of board-certified family medicine practitioner Ryan ...

    Sep 3, 2019 More
  • September is Childhood Obesity Month

    One in 5 children in the United States are obese. Childhood obesity puts kids at risk for health problems that were once seen only in adults, like ...

    Sep 1, 2019 More
  • Adventist Health Sonora Gala raises money for local cancer patients

    August 29, 2019 (Sonora, CA) — Adventist Health Sonora will host the 19 th annual Joie de Vie Gala at the Mother Lode Fairgrounds on Sunday, Sept. 29, ...

    Aug 29, 2019 More
  • Australian orthopedic surgeon visits Lodi operating rooms

    Betty Young lies on the operating room table, only her left leg exposed in a sea of sterile blue drapes. An anesthesiologist keeps a watchful eye at ...

    Aug 29, 2019 More
  • Lifesaving stroke care

    Just seconds after Deborah Wilson said goodbye to her husband, Windell, she heard the wailing of an alarm from his truck. She looked out the window of ...

    Aug 28, 2019 More
  • New administrative leader of Adventist Health Selma announced

    A new associate patient care executive and site administrator is now leading the team at Adventist Health Selma. Margaret “Bobbi” Mueller, RN, CNS, ...

    Aug 22, 2019 More
  • New Valley Children’s pediatrician joins Adventist Health Medical Office - Fowler

    Central Valley parents looking for compassionate pediatric care can find it in Fowler, where board-certified pediatrician Himanshu Singh, MD, FAAP, ...

    Aug 21, 2019 More
  • Adventist Health Clear Lake Adds Chiropractic Service in Lakeport

    Adventist Health Clear Lake is proud to expand its services in Lakeport by welcoming experienced chiropractor Daniel Ayers, DC, to its medical office ...

    Aug 20, 2019 More
  • Pelvic rehabilitation physical therapist now caring for patients in Lemoore

    Jill Knick, DPT, an orthopedic physical therapist, has relocated from Adventist Health’s Physical Therapy location in Hanford to join the physical ...

    Aug 14, 2019 More
  • How to navigate your child’s first month back in school

    Parents, we are in the thick of back-to-school season! Seeing that many schools have already started, and many more are to begin soon, it’s a good ...

    Aug 5, 2019 More
  • Adventist Health Tillamook Holds Second Annual Golf Benefit at Salishan Resort

    Adventist Health Tillamook will hold the second annual “Tee It Up for Tillamook” golf benefit on Thursday, September 19, with a 1 pm shogun start at ...

    Aug 2, 2019 More
  • Adventist Health St. Helena Welcomes Breast Nurse Navigator

    July 31, 2019 (St. Helena, Calif.) – About one in every eight women in the United States will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer in her ...

    Jul 31, 2019 More
  • Adventist Health Clear Lake Welcomes Breast Nurse Navigator

    July 31, 2019 (Clearalke, Calif.) – About one in every eight women in the United States will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer in her lifetime. ...

    Jul 31, 2019 More
  • New leader joins Adventist Health’s medical offices team

    HANFORD – Zeron “Zee” Apelian has joined Adventist Health in the Central Valley as executive of ambulatory and physician services, helping to lead the ...

    Jul 26, 2019 More
  • Adventist Health welcomes four new resident physicians in Hanford

    HANFORD – Four new resident physicians joined Adventist Health’s Hanford Family Medicine Residency Program in June. The residency program is ...

    Jul 24, 2019 More
  • New green space growing at Adventist Health Reedley

    REEDLEY – Thanks to community feedback, a newly renovated green space soon will be visible at Adventist Health Reedley. Clover is now growing in the ...

    Jul 18, 2019 More
  • Martin-O’Neil Cancer Center Welcomes New Medical Director, Ari Umutyan, MD

    Adventist Health St. Helena proudly welcomes new medical director, Ari Umutyan, MD, to the Martin-O’Neil Cancer Center. A long-time physician in Napa ...

    Jul 18, 2019 More
  • Adventist Health Bakersfield among nation’s top performing hospitals for treatment of heart attack ...

    July 12, 2019 (Bakersfield, CA) – Adventist Health Bakersfield has received the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain ̶ MI Registry ...

    Jul 17, 2019 More
  • Make colorful changes to your diet to improve health

    While perusing the stands at your farmers market this spring and summer, you’ll find yourself surrounded by a colorful rainbow of fruits, vegetables ...

    Jul 10, 2019 More
  • New provider joins Adventist Health Rapid Care Fargo team

    HANFORD – Jacklyn Jump, D.N.P., F.N.P.-C., doctor of nursing practice and certified family nurse practitioner, has joined the team at the new ...

    Jul 9, 2019 More
  • How summer can help motivate a productive morning routine

    With warmer weather and longer days, summer might be the only inspiration you need to transform from a night owl to an early bird. Here are a few ways ...

    Jul 7, 2019 More
  • Adventist Health Honors First Residents in White Coat Ceremony

    The first six Family Medicine Residents in Mendocino County have arrived and were honored Saturday, June 15 with a white coat and stethoscope ceremony ...

    Jul 3, 2019 More
  • Make colorful changes to your diet to improve health

    While perusing the stands at your farmers market this spring and summer, you’ll find yourself surrounded by a colorful rainbow of fruits, vegetables ...

    Jul 1, 2019 More
  • Real men and mental health

    "Boys don’t cry." "Don’t be a wimp." "Man up." Ever heard those phrases? Our society has a lot of messages about men that impact their mental health ...

    Jun 28, 2019 More
  • 2nd Annual Golf Tournament to Save Lives Close to Home raises over $30,000!

    The weather was perfect, the grounds were immaculate, and the golfers were in full force for the Adventist Health Ukiah Valley 2 nd Annual Golf ...

    Jun 26, 2019 More
  • Adventist Health Reedley awarded $205,000 to help heal opioid addiction

    Reedley – Community members suffering from opioid addiction will have more healing resources in the Central Valley, thanks to a $205,000 grant that ...

    Jun 26, 2019 More
  • Adventist Health Howard Memorial’s Quiet Campaign Promotes Healing

    It’s 9:00 p.m. and shades are drawn and lights are dimmed at Adventist Health Howard Memorial. Quiet time has begun at the hospital, a nine-hour ...

    Jun 26, 2019 More
  • Take the bite out of headaches

    Adventist Health dentist Jerome Sy-Siong, DDS, says that many headaches—including migraines—are often caused by a misalignment of a person’s bite. And ...

    Jun 26, 2019 More
  • Adventist Health Clear Lake Welcomes Surgeon Kevin Cahill

    June 24, 2019 (Clearlake, Calif.) – Adventist Health Clear Lake has added a second full-time general surgeon to its provider team. Kevin E. Cahill, ...

    Jun 24, 2019 More
  • Healthy Doesn’t Have to be Hard

    You wouldn’t know it by the endless stream of diet and fitness fads, but there’s really no big mystery to getting and staying healthy. Maybe it’s just ...

    Jun 24, 2019 More
  • Young clinic patient receives surprise birthday party in Reedley

    REEDLEY – Nathan Ledezma Diaz recently celebrated his 6 th birthday among old clinic friends. Nathan, a patient at Adventist Health Medical Office – ...

    Jun 21, 2019 More
  • New dental provider finds home in Fowler after Paradise fire

    FOWLER – Adventist Health proudly welcomes Mikhai Ta, D.D.S. to the team practicing at Adventist Health Medical Office – Fowler, located at 300 S. ...

    Jun 19, 2019 More
  • Board-certified podiatrist joins Adventist Health in Oakhurst

    OAKHURST – Adventist Health proudly welcomes board-certified podiatrist, Craig Aaronson, D.P.M., to Adventist Health Medical Office – Oakhurst East, ...

    Jun 19, 2019 More
  • Adventist Health provides hundreds of physicals to Hanford student athletes

    HANFORD – For the second year, Adventist Health provided free pre-participation athletic physicals to local students from Hanford High, Hanford West ...

    Jun 19, 2019 More
  • The Health Care Impact Statements

    JD Healthcare, Inc. was retained to prepare healthcare impact statements for the Office of the California Attorney General to assess the potential ...

    Jun 18, 2019 More
  • These boating safety tips can be lifesavers

    Boating may be a leisure-time activity, but that doesn’t mean you can be lax about safety when you’re on the water. Here are three good reasons to put ...

    Jun 17, 2019 More
  • Adventist Health Ukiah Valley Governing Board Presents 2019 Scholarship

    The Governing Board of Adventist Health Ukiah Valley created a scholarship in response to a growing need for fully fluent Spanish and English-speaking ...

    Jun 10, 2019 More
  • Adventist Health in the Central Valley receives eight energy savings awards

    Adventist Health in the Central Valley received eight Energy to Care Awards from the American Society for Health Care Engineering (AHSE) for reducing ...

    Jun 7, 2019 More
  • How to sanely reduce children's screen time

    The World Health Organization recently released screen use guidelines for children, which include no screen time for under age 2 and no more than an ...

    Jun 6, 2019 More
  • Adventist Health Clear Lake Expands Service by Welcoming Provider Team in Lucerne

    Adventist Health Clear Lake is expanding its health care service to the east side of Clear Lake by acquiring the practice founded by Dr. Robert ...

    Jun 6, 2019 More
  • Adventist Health welcomes family medicine specialist, Kathleen Kimball, F.N.P. in Madera Ranchos

    Adventist Health proudly welcomes family nurse practitioner, Kathleen Kimball, F.N.P., to the team practicing at Adventist Health Medical Office – ...

    Jun 4, 2019 More
  • Adventist Health Lodi Memorial cook Juan Contreras loses 30 pounds by making healthy changes

    Menudo. That was his vice. Juan Contreras would spoon rich Mexican soup, chunky with meat, hominy, onion and cilantro into his bowl. He would sit down ...

    May 31, 2019 More
  • Community Medical Centers and Adventist Health Lodi Memorial Partner to Improve and Transform Health ...

    LODI, Calif. [DATE]—Community Medical Centers (CMC) and Adventist Health Lodi Memorial are pleased to announce a continuing partnership to serve the ...

    May 31, 2019 More
  • HRSA $200,000 Grant to Help Tillamook County Address Addictions

    Northwest Medical Foundation of Tillamook, known locally with the business name of Adventist Health Tillamook, has been awarded a $200,000 rural ...

    May 29, 2019 More
  • OHSU and Legacy Health Announce New Product Partnership with PacificSource Health Plans

    Two of Portland’s largest hospital and healthcare delivery systems announce a new partnership with PacificSource Health Plans that brings together ...

    May 28, 2019 More
  • Recognizing an exceptional paramedic on EMS Week (May 19-25)

    After 20 years as a paramedic, you would think Steve Lee with American Ambulance in Hanford, has seen it all. But to this day, he still arrives to ...

    May 20, 2019 More
  • Celebrating 55 years at Adventist Health in the Central Valley

    So what’s the secret to a long, enjoyable career at Adventist Health? A positive attitude, according to Tony Vallin, Facilities management supervisor ...

    May 20, 2019 More
  • Be skin smart: Visit a dermatologist

    May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month—and if you don’t already have a dermatologist, there’s no better time to find one. Dermatologists are the ...

    May 20, 2019 More
  • New Family Nurse Practitioner joins Adventist Health team at Selma

    May 15, 2019 (Selma, Calif.) – Adventist Health proudly welcomes Kathleen Kelley, F.N.P.-C, to the team practicing at Adventist Health Medical Office ...

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  • Explore your family’s health history

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