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A much-needed mental health crisis unit is ready to open …

WEBBut mental health services like this, Ketelaar said, are notoriously complex when it comes to funding streams, contracting, and licensing. In an Aug. 4 letter to …

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Savie Health and SEE International partner to offer free …

WEBSavie Health opened its doors in Lompoc almost two years ago as a free health care clinic that provides primary care for people without insurance. In that time, …

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Balance Treatment Center offers mental health services in …

WEBA new mental health clinic in Santa Maria is designed to give patients short-term, intensive care. # img15141 Balance Treatment …

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County confirms hepatitis C transmissions at Santa …

WEBThe county’s health department investigated Dr. Thomashefsky’s clinic twice in November 2014 after reports that a patient with no known risk factors developed …

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Dignity Health opens doors to new Nipomo-based health …

WEBAfter three years of planning and development, Dignity Health opened a new primary health care center in Nipomo. “We are very excited to have another office …

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Inmate death highlights ongoing need for mental health …

WEBInmate death highlights ongoing need for mental health care. A 61-year-old inmate jumped from the second floor of a housing unit at the Santa Barbara County …

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Health Calendar Santa Maria Sun

WEBPUBLIC HEALTH IMMUNIZATION CLINICS are offered Wednesdays from 1:30 to 6:30 p.m. and Fridays from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. and from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. The …

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A Santa Maria adult day health care facility celebrates its …

WEBShe followed her dream by becoming a consultant for Santa Maria’s adult day health care program called the Wisdom Center, and she became its administrator in …

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CenCal Health earns top marks among Medi-Cal …

WEBBut CenCal Health providers didn’t just keep up with the ever-present need for quality pregnancy care—they excelled at it. As the publicly sponsored health plan for …

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Mental health facility opening in Lompoc News Santa …

WEBIn November this year, 80 mental-health beds are slated to open in Lompoc, which accomplishes a long sought-after goal for Santa Barbara County. Private mental …

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Health Calendar Santa Maria Sun

WEBTHE CITY OF PISMO BEACH ’s Recreation Division Community Development Department offers a health and wellness seminar about flu prevention and …

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Contract holes: Santa Barbara County aims to adjust its contract …

WEBPublic Health Director Mouhanad Hammami said during the April 3 meeting that the department is enhancing its auditing tool to look at time limits and “the …

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Santa Barbara County to consider requiring vaccine or frequent …

WEBThe FDA approved the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for those 16 years and older on Aug. 23. County Public Health Department Director Dr. Van Do-Reynoso and …

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Solvang Planning Commission approves new Sansum Cancer …

WEBBy Caleb Wiseblood. During its first public hearing of 2023, the Solvang Planning Commission greenlit a local health care company’s pitch to bring a new …

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Vaccination disparities by race and ethnicity, region persist

WEBEven so, Public Health Director Dr. Van Do-Reynoso noted at a March 19 press conference that “there are other similar, concerning trends among communities of …

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Public health officials warn of potential winter COVID-19 surge

WEB“At this time, cases are lower than this time last year,” the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department told the Sun in a written statement. “However, it will …

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Health Calendar Santa Maria Sun

WEBMARIAN MEDICAL CENTER presents a Senior Health Fair, including free screenings, on May 2 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Marian Hancock Building, 116

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Spotlight on: Med Plus Central Coast

WEBCentral Coast Urgent Care officially reopened as Med Plus Central Coast on May 13, and the new facility at 2271 South Depot St. is decked out with all-new medical …

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Health & Wellness 2020 News Santa Maria Sun

WEBThe increased time for health care delivery comes from the doctor not having to bill insurance, write down the codes for every check and procedure done, or …

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Music as medicine Health & Wellness Santa Maria Sun

WEBLocal violinist Brynn Albanese brings healing, hope, and more as a certified music practitioner

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Spotlight on: Western Village Health Club

WEBWestern Village Health Club is the place to go in Santa Maria for cardio equipment, and other workout equipment as well. The health club’s owners recently …

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Lompoc Valley Middle School expands its wellness program to …

WEBIn response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Lompoc Unified School District has been expanding its social-emotional learning program to help students navigate …

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