Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital

Join Cottage Center for Orthopedics for a free virtual Meet the Doctor event, “Advances in Joint Health and Replacement.” The presentation will be led by Dr. William Gallivan, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon affiliated with Cottage Health.

Thursday, June 25
4–5 p.m.
Register: cottagehealth.org/orthomtd
After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the training.

Participants will learn about:
· Keeping their joints healthy and information on pain relief and joint replacement
· Causes and symptoms of joint pain
· Strategies for prevention and treatment
· Advanced treatment options

A Q&A session will follow, giving participants the opportunity to ask questions in a confidential setting.

A board-certified neurosurgeon with more than 25 years of experience, Dr. Moayeri is helping lead the continued growth of advanced neuroscience care on the Central Coast. Her work supports Cottage Health’s commitment to providing highly specialized, coordinated care for patients facing complex brain, spine and nervous system conditions, close to home.

“For patients and families facing a neurologic diagnosis, having access to advanced, coordinated care close to home can make an extraordinary difference,” said Dr. Moayeri.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/8FUo50Z94Lp

For Rummy and Antonio, resilience is part of their story. When Rummy suffered an aneurysm, Cottage helped her heal. Months prior, a heart procedure at Cottage saved Antonio’s life. This year they celebrate 55 years of marriage with four generations of family.

For 135 years, Cottage has cared for this community.

Imagine what we will do next.

Dr. Jane Varner has been appointed Medical Director for the growing Cottage Center for Women’s Health, a new model of coordinated women’s care for the Santa Barbara region.

A family physician with 25 years of experience in patient care and healthcare leadership, Dr. Varner is a strong advocate for women’s health and health equity and brings a bold vision to this new leadership role.

The center and its programs will bring together primary and specialty care, diagnostics and supportive services to offer a single, trusted entry point for integrated care across outpatient and hospital settings.

“I’ve been waiting 25 years for women’s health to get the attention it deserves. Now is the time,” said Dr. Varner.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/uBj050Z6t2g

Cottage Health is pleased to welcome Laurie Siegel to its Board of Directors.

Siegel is President of LAS Advisory Services and brings extensive experience in executive leadership and governance. At LAS Advisory Services, Siegel advises leaders on aligning teams, organizations and cultures in support of strategic and operational goals.

Members of the Cottage Health Board of Directors serve without compensation, helping guide the not-for-profit organization in its mission to provide superior health care and improve the health of the communities it serves.

Please join us in welcoming Laurie Siegel to the Cottage Health Board of Directors.

Join Cottage Surgical Clinics for a free virtual “Meet the Doctor” event on Tuesday, May 19, from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m., focused on colon cancer prevention and screening. Registration is still open.

The presentation will be led by Dr. Lexine Yurcho, a board-certified general and colorectal surgeon with Cottage Surgical Clinics and will include a confidential Q&A session where participants can have their questions answered directly.

To register, visit cottagehealth.org/surgicalMTD

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital is lighting up green this May in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month.

As part of Santa Barbara County’s Light Up Green campaign, led by the Department of Behavioral Wellness, this year’s theme, “More Good Days Together,” reminds us that good days don’t have to be perfect. They can be found in small moments of connection, support and hope.

If you or someone you love needs help, please contact Cottage Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine at (805) 569-8339. In an emergency, please call 911.

As Nurses Week wraps up, we’re proud to share a Noozhawk Salute to Nurses feature celebrating three Cottage Health nurses who were honored with DAISY Awards in the past year for their extraordinary compassion, clinical excellence and life-changing patient care.

Read more: https://ow.ly/yney50Z0rCK