Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital

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

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

Cottage Surgical Clinics is hosting 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.

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

Our volunteers are at the heart of Cottage Health. From welcoming patients and families to supporting care teams behind the scenes, their compassion and generosity make a difference every day.

Thank you to our incredible volunteers for the time, kindness, and care you bring to our community. Happy National Volunteer Week!

Outpatient therapy services have moved!

Cottage Rehabilitation Hospital Keck Outpatient Therapy Services have moved to Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital (351 S. Patterson Ave.) and are now Cottage Outpatient Therapy.

Free parking is available in the main lot at Patterson and Hollister. Please enter through the main hospital entrance and plan to arrive 15 minutes early for your appointment.

New location. New name. The same commitment to individualized care in a supportive environment.

Join us for the Annual Mental Health Fair
Saturday, May 2
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, Burtness Auditorium

This free community event brings together local organizations and resources to help educate and support mental health and substance use awareness. Connect with agencies, explore available services, and learn more about caring for your mental well-being.

Speakers:
Advancing the Treatment of Difficult-to-Treat Depression
Monica Rettenmier, MD, Cottage Health

Anxiety and Stress Management in Current Times
Adam Awerbuch, MD, Cottage Health

No registration required. Walk-ins welcome.