Dignity Health Central Coast Recognizes May as National Mental Health Awareness Month
May is a time to raise awareness for those living with mental or behavioral health issues CENTRAL COAST, CA – May 13, 2022 – Each year millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental illness, and more than 50% of people will be diagnosed with a mental illness or disorder at some point in their lifetime. After two years of life during the COVID-19 pandemic, many are discovering that stress, isolation, and uncertainty have taken a toll on their well-being. In order to recognize the
Marian Regional Medical Center Birthing Center Welcomes Two Sets of Triplets to Local Parents
In total, five girls and one boy are being cared for in the hospitalSANTA MARIA, CA – May 12, 2022 – The Birthing Center at Marian Regional Medical Center recently welcomed two sets of triplets to proud local parents. All six babies were born healthy and admitted to Marian’s Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) for special care. The first triplets – three girls - were born to Marian OB Unit Clerk Cristal Cabrera, who was grateful for the care she received from her work family. Rose Marie, Camila
Marian Regional Medical Center Celebrates Ten Years of Providing Care in New Hospital
During National Hospital Week, we celebrate our doctors, nurses, employees, and 10 years of care SANTA MARIA, CA – May 11, 2022 – This year, Marian Regional Medical Center celebrates 10 years of providing care to the Santa Maria Valley in its new, state-of-the-art hospital. In 1967, the original Marian Hospital opened its doors to serve Santa Maria, a city with less than half of the residents it has today. Over the years, as the population grew, increasing health care demands quickly extended beyond
Dignity Health Central Coast Hospitals Again Receive Top Patient Safety Ratings from the Leapfrog Group
The spring 2022 ratings were announced and all three facilities have been recognized with an “A” for patient safety CENTRAL COAST, CA, - May 10, 2022 – Dignity Health Central Coast hospitals, which include Arroyo Grande Community Hospital (AGCH), French Hospital Medical Center (FHMC), and Marian Regional Medical Center (MRMC), are pleased to share that they have again received “A” grades on the most recent rating report from The Leapfrog Group, which focuses on patient safety. Additionally, FHMC has
Marian Regional Medical Center Installs Commemorative COVID-19 Artwork
To honor Nurses Day and the start of National Nurses Week, Art piece reflective of pandemic was unveiled today in Marian Regional Medical Center’s Healing Garden SANTA MARIA, CA – May 6, 2022 – It has been more than two years since the inception of the COVID-19 pandemic, and our local health care professionals have had time to reflect on their experience as the community’s frontline defense. To memorialize this unpresented time in health care, the Spiritual Care Department at Marian Regional Medical
May is National Stroke Awareness Month
By learning and sharing the F.A.S.T. warning signs, you could save a life CENTRAL COAST, CA – May 2, 2022 – Stroke is the number five cause of death and a leading cause of adult disability in the United States. On average, someone in the Nation suffers a stroke every 40 seconds, and nearly 795,000 people suffer a new or recurrent stroke each year. Early stroke detection and treatment are key to improving survival, minimizing disability, and speeding recovery times. In order to protect loved ones from
Marian Regional Medical Center Partners with Local Organizations to Educate Community on Proper Installation of Safety Seats
Santa Barbara County Emergency Medical Services Agency, the California Highway Patrol, and Santa Barbara County SafeKids collaborate with Marian to ensure children are safe while traveling in a carSANTA MARIA, CA – May 2, 2022 – A staggering percentage of car seats are not installed correctly. Being educated about the proper way to buckle up and taking that precaution is the single most effective thing you can do to protect yourself and your passengers. That is why Marian Regional Medical Center (MRMC) is
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Leadership Santa Maria Valley - Class of 2021 Completes Their Legacy Project!
Leadership Santa Maria Valley (LSMV) is a community leadership development program designed to expand the community’s civic leadership. Through a ten-month program of monthly, daylong workshops and seminars, participants engage in discussions with experts and key decision-makers in areas of vital concern to the Santa Maria Valley. Spending time together in a small class atmosphere, individuals have an unprecedented opportunity to examine social and economic changes, and their impact on the Santa Maria
Local Leaders Predict Competitive Labor Market, Flexible Work Environments on the Horizon for 2022
2021 was another challenging year, but we once again saw our community rise to the occasion. We applaud our local businesses and organizations for their continued resiliency and support for one another as we navigate the "new normal" brought on by the pandemic. As we wrap up the year, we asked some local leaders to weigh in on what they feel is in store for 2022. We asked, " What do you see as the greatest opportunity, challenge or trend that will impact businesses in Northern Santa Barbara County over
Santa Maria Valley Chamber Celebrates Community Resiliency at Annual Awards Gala
The Santa Maria Valley Chamber’s 2021 Annual Awards Gala will celebrate community resiliency and honor the individuals, organizations and businesses who have shown their commitment to making a positive impact on the Santa Maria Valley community. The red carpet awards ceremony will take place August 27th from 6pm to 9pm at Marian Theatre (PCPA) on the Allan Hancock College Campus. “The Chamber is honored to highlight people and organizations that make Santa Maria such a great community,” said Glenn
