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  • Winter staycation: Our favorite cold-weather activities

    Even if you can't travel this holiday season, it doesn't mean you can't have a winter staycation at home! When the weather outside is frightful, lean ...

    Dec 6, 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
  • 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 Welcomes New OB/GYN

    Adventist Health Ukiah Valley’s newest physician feels blessed to be part of growing families and communities. “There’s something special about ...

    Mar 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
  • Adventist Health St. Helena Announces Closure of Mental Health and Senior Behavioral Health Units

    St. Helena, CA – Adventist Health St. Helena announced the closure of its inpatient Mental Health Unit (21 beds) and Senior Behavioral Health Unit (13 ...

    Jan 17, 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Water is key to surviving Portland's hottest days

    Our tips can help keep you safe and healthy as the weather heats up. With sun comes heat, and Portlanders need to know about the dangers of ...

    Aug 26, 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 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Public Health Warns of Possible Measles Exposure in Mendocino County

    One individual visited restaurants and tourist sites in the County of Mendocino while possibly contagious with measles. COUNTY OF MENDOCINO, CA – ...

    Jun 5, 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
  • Your Voice Matters!

    Take our community health survey! We want Tillamook to be a healthy place to live. As your hospital, Adventist Health Tillamook, wants to make sure ...

    May 29, 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
  • 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 ...

    May 15, 2019 More
  • Learn what triggers asthma and enjoy a free lunch!

    HANFORD – You may have noticed friends and family coughing, sneezing and rubbing their eyes, lately. That’s because this latest windy weather we’ve ...

    Apr 15, 2019 More
  • Students encouraged to apply for summer health care experience!

    CENTRAL VALLEY – Does your child have a passion to become a nurse, doctor, or other important health care team member? Adventist Health is looking for ...

    Apr 11, 2019 More
  • Adventist Health Howard Memorial Welcomes New General Surgeon

    A reputation for excellence, a small-town, tight-knit community, and state of the art facility -- these are just some of the reasons why Lance ...

    Apr 9, 2019 More
  • Adventist Health and UC Davis Health Launch New Cancer Care Center in Chico

    Adventist Health and UC Davis Health celebrate the completion of the new Adventist Health Cancer Care Center in affiliation with the UC Davis Cancer ...

    Apr 2, 2019 More
  • Adventist Health Hanford receives funding to help combat opioid epidemic

    HANFORD – Every day, more than 130 people in the United States die after overdosing on opioids, including prescription opioids, heroin and illicitly ...

    Apr 2, 2019 More
  • The Importance of Self-Care for Your Overall Well Being

    Without question, self-care is critical to your overall well being, making you a better person overall when it comes to emotional, mental and physical ...

    Mar 29, 2019 More
  • New dental health provider joins Adventist Health in Hanford and Sanger

    March 18, 2019 (Hanford, Calif.) – Adventist Health proudly welcomes Registered Dental Hygienist, Tina Floyd, R.D.H., R.D.H.A.P., to both Adventist ...

    Mar 18, 2019 More
  • Amber Simson, F.N.P.-C, now caring for patients in Lemoore

    March 18, 2019 (Lemoore, Calif.) – Adventist Health proudly welcomes board-certified family nurse practitioner, Amber Simson, F.N.P.-C, to Adventist ...

    Mar 18, 2019 More
  • When March Madness Brings Monday Injuries

    Between the NCAA college basketball tournament, increasing sunlight and warming weather, March creates a certain madness in all of us. We jump from ...

    Mar 18, 2019 More
  • Adventist Health Lodi Memorial ranks in top 10 percent of national inpatient rehabilitation faciliti ...

    March 15, 2019 – Adventist Health Lodi Memorial is proud to announce that its Acute Physical Rehabilitation program ranked in the top 10 percent of ...

    Mar 15, 2019 More
  • Paradise-Based Chiropractor Finds New Beginning in Willits

    Recovering and picking up the pieces after a disaster can be challenging. But for chiropractor Craig Boyle, DC and his family, they have found the ...

    Mar 8, 2019 More
  • Winter Weather Alert 2019

    As of February 2th, 7:00 am here are the updates to our hospital or clinic operations. Stay tuned for clinic and service updates. Your health and ...

    Feb 27, 2019 More
  • Why we do what we do’: ICU patient inspires caregivers

    Shirley Kirby inspired our team. When she came to Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley, Kirby was feeling nauseated and running a fever. She was in ...

    Feb 25, 2019 More
  • Calendar of March health and wellness programs at Adventist Health Castle

    Joint & Spine Center presentation: “Shoulder Pain and Treatment Options” Thurs., March 7, 6:00-7:00 p.m. Adventist Health Castle Wellness & Lifestyle ...

    Feb 19, 2019 More
  • Adventist Health welcomes Jerry Neria, M.D. as provider and residency faculty member

    Adventist Health welcomes Jerry Neria, M.D. as provider and residency faculty member February 13, 2019 (Hanford, Calif.) – Adventist Health proudly ...

    Feb 15, 2019 More
  • Adventist Health welcomes Mario Martinez, M.D., as medical director and provider for AHMO – Reedley ...

    Adventist Health welcomes Mario Martinez, M.D., as medical director and provider for AHMO – Reedley Jefferson and AHMO – Reedley Cypress February 1, ...

    Feb 8, 2019 More
  • Copperopolis Couple Shows Compassion Through Canines

    Copperopolis Couple Shows Compassion Through Canines A couple that volunteers together stays together, as Jan and Larry Moberg will tell you. Read ...

    Feb 7, 2019 More
  • AH Welcomes Pediatric Nurse Practitioner to Oakhurst

    Adventist Health welcomes pediatric nurse practitioner to Oakhurst OAKHURST – Adventist Health proudly welcomes Carol Cramer, certified pediatric ...

    Jan 28, 2019 More
  • President of Adventist Health Ukiah Valley Community Open House on February 5, 2019 in Ukiah

    Ukiah, CA – Jason Wells kicked off his new role as president of Adventist Health Ukiah Valley (AHUV) by listening to providers and staff at an ...

    Jan 18, 2019 More
  • Adventist Health Reedley Volunteers offering scholarships

    Adventist Health Reedley Volunteers offering scholarships REEDLEY – Adventist Health Reedley Volunteers are once again offering scholarships to high ...

    Jan 17, 2019 More
  • Adventist Health Selma Volunteers offering scholarships

    Adventist Health Selma Volunteers offering scholarships SELMA – Adventist Health Selma Volunteers are once again offering scholarships to high school ...

    Jan 17, 2019 More
  • Adventist Health Hanford Volunteers offering scholarships

    Adventist Health Hanford Volunteers offering scholarships HANFORD – Adventist Health Hanford Volunteers are once again offering scholarships to high ...

    Jan 17, 2019 More
  • Adventist Health Castle announces two new Wellness Center programs for 2019

    Healthy Weight and Your Child In this new program, offered in partnership with Hawaii Pacific Health and YMCA of Honolulu, families attend a 4-month, ...

    Jan 11, 2019 More
  • Adventist Health welcomes Physician Assistant, Maria Romero, P.A.-C

    Adventist Health welcomes Physician Assistant, Maria Romero, P.A.-C January 8, 2018 (Hanford, Calif.) – Adventist Health proudly welcomes certified ...

    Jan 10, 2019 More
  • Adventist Health welcomes Certified Physician Assistant, Amy Grigore, P.A.-C

    January 3, 2018 (Avenal, Calif.) – Adventist Health proudly welcomes certified physician assistant, Amy Grigore, P.A.-C. She will begin caring for ...

    Jan 3, 2019 More
  • Urology in Ukiah, CA

    Adventist Health Ukiah Valley is actively seeking an experienced mission-minded BC/BE Urologist to join an established group practice that includes ...

    Nov 1, 2018 More
  • Advanced Providers in Central California

    Would you love the ability to have a picnic in the mountains and sun at the beach all in the same day? If that sounds good to you, consider joining ...

    Nov 1, 2018 More
  • General Surgery in Sonora, California

    DETAILS Adventist Health Sonora is actively seeking a mission-minded General Surgeon. The incoming physician will join a team of three other surgeons ...

    Nov 1, 2018 More
  • Interventional Cardiology near Portland, Oregon

    DETAILS Northwest Regional Heart and Vascular Center at Adventist Health Portland in Portland is searching for an Interventional Cardiologist to add ...

    Nov 1, 2018 More
  • Multiple APPs in Glendale, CA

    DETAILS Adventist Health Glendale is actively recruiting for several specialty advanced providers. Both NPs/PAs are welcome to apply. The market is ...

    Nov 1, 2018 More
  • Forbes 2018 Gold Recognized Companies

    Oct 10, 2018 More
  • Adventist Health welcomes OB-GYN, Mokhtar El Deeb, MD, FACOG

    SELMA (October 8, 2018) - Adventist Health proudly welcomes board certified OB-GYN, Mokhtar El Deeb, MD, FACOG. El Deeb received his medical degree ...

    Oct 8, 2018 More
  • OHSU, Adventist Health Portland and Tuality Healthcare

    Joyce Newmyer, president of Adventist Health's Pacific Northwest Region shares the vision behind a new care network that includes Adventist Health ...

    Oct 5, 2018 More
  • Adventist Health welcomes pediatrician in Selma, Jolie Ramesar, MD, FAAP

    SELMA - Adventist Health Reedley is proud to welcome board certified pediatrician, Jolie Ramesar, MD, FAAP. She has been practicing in Selma since ...

    Aug 13, 2018 More
  • New FNP-C on a mission to help patients in Corcoran

    CORCORAN – Jarrod Rodriguez, FNP-C is now caring for children and adults at Adventist Health Medical Office – Corcoran. Growing up in Tulare, ...

    Jul 31, 2018 More
  • New NP inspired to care for Selma patients and learn specialty

    SELMA - Adventist Health Medical Office in Selma is welcoming Crystal Zimmer. She is now caring for children and adults. Zimmer got her start in ...

    Jul 27, 2018 More
  • Experienced Certified PA caring for GI and hepatology patients in Selma

    SELMA – Mikhail A. Alper, PA-C, is now caring for gastroenterology and hepatology patients at Adventist Health Medical Office – Selma. ...

    Jul 23, 2018 More
  • Free Cardiovascular Screenings Offered at Adventist Health Clear Lake

    July 17, 2018 (Clearlake, Calif.) – Adventist Health Clear Lake will begin offering free cardiovascular disease screenings in Clearlake beginning July ...

    Jul 18, 2018 More
  • Advisory: Reports of 'spoofing' scam occurring using hospital phone numbers

    July 11, 2018 (Tehachapi, CA.) – Several people in the Tehachapi community have received phone calls from individuals purporting to be hospital ...

    Jul 17, 2018 More
  • Prostate Cancer - Living808 - June 12, 2018

    Jul 12, 2018 More
  • Suicide Prevention - Take2 - June 19, 2018

    Jul 12, 2018 More
  • Legionnaire's Disease - Take2 - June 22, 2018

    Jul 12, 2018 More
  • Opiates: Effective or Unsafe - Living808 - July 10

    Jul 12, 2018 More
  • New physician assistant accepting patients at Groveland Family Medical Office

    Adventist Health Sonora welcomes Michael Layton, D.C., M.S., P.A.-C., a physician assistant who has joined Groveland Family Medical Office to provide ...

    Jul 11, 2018 More
  • Experienced OB-GYN Now Caring for Patients in Hanford

    HANFORD – Dr. Douglas W. Talk, OB-GYN, is caring for patients at Adventist Health Medical Office – Women's Health and Adventist Health Physicians ...

    Jul 10, 2018 More
  • Certified Family Nurse Practitioner caring for Taft patients

    Certified Family Nurse Practitioner caring for Taft patients TAFT – Nathaniel Altavas, a certified family nurse practitioner has joined Adventist ...

    Jul 9, 2018 More
  • Adventist Heart & Vascular Institute Performs First Transcatheter Mitral Valve Repair (TMVR) in the ...

    July 5, 2018 (St. Helena, Calif.) – The heart valve team at the Adventist Heart & Vascular Institute at Adventist Health St. Helena successfully ...

    Jul 5, 2018 More
  • New procedure offered for patients with potentially life-threatening condition

    The vascular surgery team at Adventist Health Sonora is now offering a revolutionary treatment for abdominal aortic aneurysm. A minimally-invasive ...

    Jun 27, 2018 More
  • Adventist Health Sonora presented with Center of Excellence award

    Adventist Health Sonora was presented with the 2018 Diligent Consulting Center of Excellence award for achieving top tier performance in providing ...

    Jun 27, 2018 More
  • First Dairylands Trail Fitness Station Installed

    Tillamook Regional Medical Center (TRMC) is pleased announce that the first fitness station has been installed at the corner of Third and Birch ...

    Jun 24, 2018 More
  • Certified Family Nurse Practitioner inspired to serve patients in Corcoran

    CORCORAN – Nancy Kelly, a certified family nurse practitioner has joined Adventist Health Medical Office – Corcoran East. She cares deeply about ...

    Jun 20, 2018 More
  • Students are discovering health care this summer

    CENTRAL VALLEY – A group of 80 high school and college students, interested in medical careers, is receiving hands-on training this summer at ...

    Jun 15, 2018 More
  • Certified Physician Assistant serving in a small community

    SELMA – Simmi Riar, a new certified physician assistant at Adventist Health Medical – Office Selma Central, is passionate about caring for patients in ...

    Jun 4, 2018 More
  • Provider with mission to educate patients in Hanford

    HANFORD – Kurt Hoff, a new family nurse practitioner at Adventist Health Medical Office – Home Garden, loves helping patients understand the ...

    May 7, 2018 More
  • Adventist Health Ukiah Valley Makes History for Local Medicine

    Adventist Health Ukiah Valley has received accreditation for a new Family Medicine Residency Program, affiliated with UC Davis. This announcement ...

    May 7, 2018 More
  • Adventist Health Clear Lake Celebrates 50th Year for National Hospital Week

    May 6 – 12 is National Hospital Week, and this year Adventist Health Clear Lake is beginning celebrations of its 50th anniversary as part of the ...

    May 7, 2018 More
  • Join Howard Memorial's 90th Anniversary Art Contest

    What does Adventist Health Howard Memorial mean to you? Join us in celebrating our legacy of almost a century of caring for our community while also ...

    Apr 26, 2018 More
  • Sierra Care Center Celebrates Exemplary Survey

    Staff in Adventist Health Sonora’s skilled nursing units, the Sierra Care Center, recently celebrated their achievement in attaining an exemplary, no ...

    Apr 24, 2018 More
  • Doctors' Day Contest

    CENTRAL VALLEY – Has an Adventist Health physician made a positive impact on your health or changed your life for the better? If so, we want to hear ...

    Feb 27, 2018 More
  • Adventist Health Ukiah Valley Takes Next Step in Family Residency Program

    Adventist Health Ukiah Valley (AHUV) is taking the next step in securing a family medicine residency program in Ukiah. The first step was completed in ...

    Jan 31, 2018 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 14, 2017 More
  • Adventist Health Pharmacy Begins New Residency Program

    CENTRAL VALLEY – Two pharmacy graduates have the opportunity to help Adventist Health’s Pharmacy Department build its new residency program that ...

    Jul 13, 2017 More
  • Students Receive Hands-on Experience in the Medical Field for the Summer

    CENTRAL VALLEY – A new wave of Discover Healthcare students has arrived at Adventist Health and the number is increasing every year! This summer, 110 ...

    Jul 5, 2017 More
  • 2017 Doctors' Day Letters

    CENTRAL VALLEY – In March, Adventist Health / Central Valley Network invited community members and employees to share positive experiences with their ...

    May 22, 2017 More
  • Free Car Seat Education for Parents

    CENTRAL VALLEY – Vehicle collisions are the No. 1 cause of death among children in Kings County, according to Safe Kids Kings County. To help protect ...

    May 17, 2017 More
  • Long-time Cardiologist Joins Executive Team at Adventist Health

    HANFORD – For nearly 30 years, Dr. Frank Gavini has been caring for patients and their hearts. The board-certified cardiologist now has taken on even ...

    May 10, 2017 More
  • Doctors' Day Winners!

    CENTRAL VALLEY – Patients throughout the Central Valley shared their excellent experiences with physicians from Adventist Health / Central Valley ...

    Apr 28, 2017 More
  • Adventist Health to Open Parkrose Urgent Care Clinic, Sept. 7

    Adventist Health Medical Group announced today the opening of a new urgent care clinic at its Parkrose Medical Plaza. To celebrate, representatives ...

    Aug 29, 2016 More
  • Adventist Health Offers a L'Oreal USA-Sponsored Summer Internship to Attract Young Scientists

    HANFORD/SELMA – A Visalia-native with a passion for science is using grant money awarded to her by L’Oréal USA to inspire students from the College of ...

    Jul 7, 2016 More
  • Doctors' Day Contest Winners!!!

    CENTRAL VALLEY – Patients throughout the Central Valley expressed their gratitude for their Adventist Health / Central Valley Network physicians ...

    Apr 21, 2016 More
  • Doctors' Day Contest & Prize!

    CENTRAL VALLEY – In celebration of Doctors’ Day on March 30, Adventist Health / Central Valley Network is asking patients to share their excellent ...

    Feb 22, 2016 More
  • "HeartWork" Contest Winners Announced

    Sonora Regional Medical Center is proud to announce the winners of the 2016 HeartWork coloring contest. Participants colored heart-shaped pictures ...

    Feb 19, 2016 More
  • HeartWork Childrens Coloring Contest Generates 614 Entries

    Adventist Health/Walla Walla General Hospital’s Children’s HeartWork Coloring Contest, which encourages youth to express their unique views on living ...

    Feb 11, 2016 More
  • Calling All New Nursing Grads!!!

    CENTRAL VALLEY – Are you interested in and committed to pursue perioperative nursing as a specialty? Adventist Health / Central Valley Network ...

    Jul 24, 2015 More
  • Northern California Lifestyle Brings General Surgeon to Ukiah

    UKIAH, CA – After completing medical school and residency training in Southern California, Dr. Randal Schafer started a general surgery practice in ...

    Apr 28, 2015 More
  • Patients Win Wii and Wii Fit System from Doctors' Day Contest

    HANFORD/ORANGE COVE – Patients from across the Central Valley expressed appreciation for their physicians as part of a Doctors’ Day contest in March. ...

    Apr 16, 2015 More
  • Ukiah Valley Medical Center Appoints David R. Ploss, M.D., Cardiologist, as Chief Medical Officer

    UKIAH, CA -- Local Cardiologist, David R. Ploss, M.D. has been appointed as Ukiah Valley Medical Center’s (UVMC) new chief medical officer (CMO). As ...

    Mar 5, 2015 More
  • Join us for a lunch reception on March 4th welcoming Dr. John Raffoul to his new role at White ...

    John Raffoul, DPA, has been named president and CEO of White Memorial Medical Center in Los Angeles. Dr. Raffoul began his new role March 1. Prior to ...

    Mar 3, 2015 More
  • Doctors' Day Contest and Prizes!!!

    CENTRAL VALLEY – Doctors’ Day is March 30, 2015, so to celebrate, the community is invited to share their excellent experiences with an Adventist ...

    Feb 11, 2015 More
  • Expanding Family Medicine Care

    HANFORD – Four new resident physicians joined The Hanford Family Practice Residency this year, expanding the local community’s access to health care. ...

    Jan 26, 2015 More
  • Chiropractor Relieving Aches & Pains in Riverdale

    RIVERDALE – Dr. Michael Houston is offering chiropractic care at Adventist Health / Community Care – Riverdale. The Hanford native earned his ...

    Oct 8, 2014 More
  • Electroencephalogram Now Offered at Ukiah Valley Medical Center

    To help gain a more in-depth understanding of the electrical activity of the brain and to diagnose and treat abnormalities of the neurological pathway ...

    Jun 20, 2014 More
  • Sign up for our free "Living With Diabetes" classes

    Sign up for one of our free "Living With Diabetes" classes at White Memorial Medical Center, and discover how you and your family can live healthier ...

    Jun 17, 2014 More
  • WWGH & Walla Walla Clinic Announce Surgical Care Collaboration

    Patients in Walla Walla Will Benefit from Increased Access to General Surgeons Walla Walla General Hospital and the Walla Walla Clinic are pleased to ...

    Jun 17, 2014 More
  • Construction Progress

    Interior and Exterior Work on New Hospital Building Shows Great Progress If you’ve driven by the south side of the Simi Valley Hospital campus ...

    Jun 16, 2014 More
  • Adventist Health Appoints New Leadership in the Northwest

    Joyce Newmyer has assumed her role as president of the Northwest Region of Adventist Health and CEO of Adventist Medical Center (AMC) in Portland, ...

    Jun 11, 2014 More
  • Reduced Radiation Exposure with New CT Scanner

    The new technology recently installed at Feather River Hospital helps physicians accurately diagnose disease faster. The Optima CT660/128-slice with ...

    Jun 4, 2014 More
  • Medication Management

    Manage Your Medications for a Safer, Healthier Life All it takes is a look at advertisements aimed at the 50-plus crowd to confirm the fact that ...

    Jun 2, 2014 More
  • Chronic Disease Self-Management Program

    June 2, 2014 (Sonora, CA) — Sonora Regional Medical Center will be hosting a free six-week workshop designed to offer effective ways to feel better ...

    Jun 2, 2014 More
  • ER Nurse Clare Sislow Honored with DAISY Award

    Congratulations to Clare Sislow, RN, from the Walla Walla General Hospital Emergency Center, on receiving the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses ...

    Jun 2, 2014 More
  • Leadership Team Bike-building

    An Exercise in Philanthropy What began as a team-building exercise for Simi Valley Hospital’s leadership team during a retreat in May turned into an ...

    May 30, 2014 More
  • Travel Clinic Providing Immunizations

    May 29, 2014 (Sonora, CA) — Sonora Regional Medical Center is pleased to announce the reopening of the Travel Clinic to provide appropriate ...

    May 21, 2014 More
  • Medical Center Offers Lecture Series on Dementia

    May 20, 2014 (Sonora, CA) — Sonora Regional Medical Center is sponsoring a free monthly Dementia Lecture Series that is open to the public. Each ...

    May 21, 2014 More
  • Congratulations LaLonnie Hurliman, April Employee of the Month

    Pictured from left to right: David Butler, CEO, LaLonnie Hurliman, Gina Seufert and Megan Swenson. We are pleased to acknowledge the hard work of ...

    May 16, 2014 More
  • Executive Promotions at St. Helena Hospital Napa Valley and St. Helena Hospital Clear Lake

    CONTACT: Rita Waterman, AVP Corporate Marketing and Communication (916)-781-4756 Rita.Waterman@ah.org Executive Promotions at St. Helena Hospital Napa ...

    May 15, 2014 More
  • Clearlake Grocery Outlet Supports New Emergency Department

    For IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Joshua Cowan, St. Helena Hospital Phone: 967-7515 Email: CowanJR@ah.org May 10, 2012, Clearlake, CA Clearlake ...

    May 10, 2014 More
  • Join WWGH in Move for Health Day Activities at Walmart May 11

    In February of 2003 the World Health Organization launched the Move for Health global initiative urging everyone to celebrate each year a “Move for ...

    May 9, 2014 More
  • New Walla Walla General Hospital Cardiac Services Make Every Second Count

    Valley’s First and Only Interventional Cardiology Program, Including Emergency Angioplasty and Stents, Saves Precious Time in the Treatment of Heart ...

    May 8, 2014 More
  • Newmyer Appointed President of Northwest Region and Board Chair of WWGH

    Joyce Newmyer has been named president of the Northwest Region and senior vice president of Adventist Health according to Bill Wing, COO and Executive ...

    May 7, 2014 More
  • WWGH to Host Free Informational Planned Giving Seminar

    The Walla Walla General Hospital Foundation will host a planned giving seminar Tuesday, May 20, for individuals interested in learning more about ...

    May 6, 2014 More
  • WWGH Announces New Interim Chief Financial Officer & New Chief Medical Officer

    Walla Walla General Hospital announces two executive-level changes that will take effect in May 2014. Brian Anderson, who is currently the vice ...

    Apr 24, 2014 More
  • New Pager System Introduced at Frank R. Howard Memorial Hospital

    New Pager System Introduced at Frank R. Howard Memorial Hospital FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: April 23, 2014 Contact: Nick Bejarano Regional ...

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  • Medical Exploring at TRMC - April

    Pictured at right: Medical Explorers Jordan Brown and Edemus Nutt hang IV bags with Laura Fournier, RN Do you know any high school students who might ...

    Apr 21, 2014 More
  • New Cancer Treatment and Infusion Center Opening This Summer

    “When you hear the word cancer, it can be devastating, and leave you feeling quite lost and bewildered,” expressed Ukiah Valley Medical Center Chief ...

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  • Medical Center Names MAKOplasty Robot

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  • Medical Center to Offer Safe Sitter Classes in May

    April 21, 2014 (Sonora, CA) —Sonora Regional Medical Center is a registered Safe Sitter teaching site and is offering Safe Sitter classes to teach ...

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  • Greg McCulloch is New CFO at Medical Center

    April 14, 2014 (Sonora, Calif.) – Andrew Jahn, president of Sonora Regional Medical Center (SRMC), is pleased to announce the addition of Greg ...

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  • Grief Support Group in April

    April 9, 2014 (Sonora, CA) –Sonora Regional Medical Center’s Hospice of the Sierra will offer a 10-week grief support group for adults who have lost a ...

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  • Four More Resident Physicians Train in Hanford

    HANFORD – The Hanford Family Practice Residency is growing, helping to train more doctors while expanding the local community’s access to health care. ...

    Apr 9, 2014 More
  • Rising Scores on Community Survey

    Community Survey Shows Rising Scores for Simi Valley Hospital The community’s positive opinion of Simi Valley Hospital has made excellent progress ...

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  • Welcome Kathy Saxon, CNO

    Kathy Saxon, our new CNO, started work at TRMC March 24. She has been a nurse for 38 years and brings over a decade of dynamic administrative ...

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  • Reflections on Nursing

    TBCC nursing student Erin Bravo wrote this essay describing the kind of nurse she wants to be. “When I’m a nurse I would like to be positive, loving, ...

    Apr 4, 2014 More
  • WWGH Leads Region with Five 5-Star Ratings of Excellence from Healthgrades

    Only hospital in the region to be nationally recognized for better-than-expected patient outcomes in five categories Healthgrades, the nation's ...

    Apr 1, 2014 More
  • Redwood Medical Clinic Open for Business

    Redwood Medical Clinic Open for Business FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: March 31, 2014 Contact: Nick Bejarano Regional Communications Manager ...

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  • Medical Exploring at TRMC

    Pictured at right: Medical Explorer Jordan Brown is the ultrasound “patient” as fellow explorers Ademus Nutt and Sabrina Polman look on with Dennis ...

    Mar 28, 2014 More
  • Adventist Health Expands Services

    Adventist Health is expanding its footprint in Portland with the opening of the Parkrose Medical Plaza. The 23,000 square foot medical complex opens ...

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  • Environmental Services 3rd in State

    Mar 27, 2014 More
  • March Employee of the Month

    Pictured left to right: Linda Grayson, Tracy Witthoft, employee of the month, and Rosa Conrad Congratulations Tracy Witthoft, March Employee of the ...

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  • WWGH's "My Health Heartwork" Contest Generates More Than 180 Entries from Walla Walla Students

    Walla Walla General Hospital’s "My Healthy Heartwork" student drawing contest, which asked Walla Walla youth to depict through artwork how they care ...

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  • GAMC Using New Stent to Treat PAD

    PAD is characterized by reduced blood flow to the limbs. Doctors at GAMC are using the Zilver PTX Drug-Eluting Peripheral Stent, which is drug-coated ...

    Mar 6, 2014 More
  • Ukiah Coop Nursery School Day at UVMC

    “So what do you want to see at the hospital today?” asked Registered Nurse and tour guide, Kristen Marin, to a lively bunch of 4-to-6 year olds eager ...

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  • Adventist Health and Blue Shield Help Patients in Nine Northern California Communities Access ...

    3/5/2014 - Adventist Health and Blue Shield Help Patients in Nine Northern California Communities Access Specialty Care from Specialists Using ...

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  • Former Bay Area Resident Returning Home to Practice Medicine

    When Donald J. Hermens, M.D., gastroenterologist, left Northern California for medical school he never dreamt he would be gone so long – 33 years in ...

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  • Pulmonologist, Daniel Loube, M.D., Now Offering at Home Test for Sleep Apnea

    Local pulmonologist, Daniel Loube, M.D., is now offering AccuSom® Home Sleep Test so that Mendocino and surrounding county residents can test for ...

    Feb 24, 2014 More
  • Colonoscopies Save Lives

    Tillamook resident Ed Ketzel, 60, recently had colon surgery at Tillamook Regional Medical Center following a routine colonoscopy. Ed--who says, ...

    Feb 20, 2014 More
  • Ukiah Valley Medical Center Lab Opens New Location at Mendocino Radiology

    Ukiah Valley Medical Center (UVMC) has officially opened a new lab blood draw service at Mendocino Radiology in Ukiah. According to Bob MacLafferty, ...

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  • GAMC Ranked 5th in Nation for Lowest Mortality Rate

    In a recently published Modern Healthcare survey , which published a list of hospitals with the highest and lowest 30-day risk-adjusted mortality ...

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  • Spared a Stroke

    Mike Widestrom, of Rockaway Beach, is a man on a mission. In August of 2013, his health care provider Rob Soans, PA, listened to Mike's carotid artery ...

    Feb 12, 2014 More
  • Heart Healthy Recipes for the Month of February

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  • Meet Our New CEO, David Butler

    Tillamook Regional Medical Center (TRMC) welcomes our new president and CEO, David Butler. Butler takes the helm today, February 3, 2014. Butler has ...

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  • WWGH Continues Raising the Bar on Heart Health

    Children’s artwork contest, free online screening and sweet heart tips highlight heart month offerings February is American Heart Month, and Walla ...

    Jan 29, 2014 More
  • Living the Solution

    In 2009 Winona Joy, of Bay City, was overweight, had dangerously high cholesterol, and suffered from crippling arthritis and depression. "I had a ...

    Jan 28, 2014 More
  • Complete Health Improvement Program (CHIP)

    This class, taught by Ginny Gabel, will begin again in February. The information sessions are Feb. 10 and 11 from 6:30 to 7:30 (choose one) , and CHIP ...

    Jan 27, 2014 More
  • Sold-out Crowd at 2014 Spiritual Care Symposium

    Spirituality is like an onion. At least, according to Ken Pargament, PhD, who spoke to a sold out crowd at Walla Walla General Hospital on January 17 ...

    Jan 27, 2014 More
  • Accredited for Another 3 Years

    Congratulations! The 45- and 60-day Joint Commission survey response action plans have been accepted, and notice has been given ­-- Tillamook Regional ...

    Jan 26, 2014 More
  • Best Wishes, Linda!

    Linda Dietert retired January 3 after 35 years of service. She worked in Patient Financial Services (PFS) as a collections representative. “Linda is ...

    Jan 25, 2014 More
  • Josh Blackburn Medical Needs Fund

    As you may already know, Josh Blackburn, paramedic and RN at Tillamook Regional Medical Center (TRMC), was seriously injured in a car accident Jan. 4. ...

    Jan 23, 2014 More
  • Reiner Named to Lead Adventist Health

    Adventist Health Names New President The board of directors of Simi Valley Hospital’s parent corporation, Adventist Health, has announced the ...

    Jan 20, 2014 More
  • TRMC Welcomes First Baby of 2014

    Tillamook Regional Medical Center welcomes Blaize Bentley La Bree, the first baby born at TRMC in 2014. Blaize was born Jan. 9 at 2:24 a.m. to parents ...

    Jan 13, 2014 More
  • Orthopaedic Surgeon Scott Hutson Joins Adventist Health Medical Group

    Local orthopaedic surgeon Scott Hutson, MD, is joining the medical group at Walla Walla General Hospital, beginning January 2013. His current office ...

    Jan 10, 2014 More
  • Adventist Medical Center Visitor Restrictions

    In response to the severity of the flu outbreak in the Portland area, Adventist Medical Center is implementing the following visitor restrictions for ...

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  • Adventist Health's Response to Flu Symptoms

    In an effort to keep our community safe, Adventist Medical Center is carefully monitoring and assessing the influx of the flu situation in our ...

    Jan 8, 2014 More
  • Congratulations & Thank You for Your Service Teresa Simmons

    Teresa Simmons, LPN, retired December 31. She was Dr. Hills’s MA for the past 22 years, and has been an employee of Tillamook Medical Group for 26 ...

    Jan 7, 2014 More
  • Butler Named President & CEO of TRMC

    David Butler has been named president and CEO of Tillamook Regional Medical Center (TRMC), according to Tom Russell, board chairman for the Tillamook ...

    Dec 17, 2013 More
  • Adventist Medical Center Surgical Staff Delivers Compassion on the Streets of Portland

    Rather than spending time, energy and money looking for gifts for each other this Christmas season, Operating Room staff at Adventist Medical Center ...

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  • Eller Appointed President of Northern California Network

    CONTACT: Rita Waterman, AVP Corporate Marketing and Communication (916)-781-4756 Rita.Waterman@ah.org Eller Appointed President of Northern California ...

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  • Reiner Appointed President & CEO of Adventist Health

    Scott Reiner, executive vice president and COO of Adventist Health, has been appointed president to succeed Robert G. Carmen, who announced his intent ...

    Dec 16, 2013 More
  • 12th Annual Bayshore Appreciation Picnic

    The 12th annual Bayshore Medical patient appreciation picnic September 8 in Pacific City was a terrific success. Almost 400 people attended, the ...

    Dec 11, 2013 More
  • Oranges for Their Stockings

    Over a ton of citrus fruits were donated to the food bank for Christmas by Tillamook Medical Group physicians and providers and the governing board of ...

    Dec 10, 2013 More
  • Judy Parks Retires After 37 Years at TRMC

    Congratulations to Judy Parks upon her retirement Dec. 18, 2013. Judy has worked for Tillamook Regional Medical Center for 37 years. She began her ...

    Dec 9, 2013 More
  • WWGH Names First Ever DAISY Award Winners

    A same day surgery and a home health nurse were selected by their peers for this honor Walla Walla General Hospital was proud to recognize two ...

    Dec 9, 2013 More
  • Passing of the Torch

    After 34 years providing primary care to Tillamook County patients, Dr. Calvin Hill is transitioning to full-time hospitalist. As of Dec. 31, Dr. Hill ...

    Dec 7, 2013 More
  • Congratulations DAISY Award Winner, Sara Koberstein!

    Every 6 months the employees, clinical staff, volunteers and patients of Tillamook Regional Medical Center honor an RN or LPN with the DAISY Award. ...

    Dec 7, 2013 More
  • Incident Involving Security Officer

    A mental health patient was brought into the Emergency Department of Adventist Medical Center this afternoon. The patient was taken to a secured room ...

    Dec 3, 2013 More
  • Frank R. Howard Memorial Hospital Speech Pathologist Involved in Breakthrough Research for Chronic ...

    Frank R. Howard Memorial Hospital Speech Pathologist Involved in Breakthrough Research for Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ...

    Dec 3, 2013 More
  • Congratulations, BJ Jungling, TRMC 2013 Employee of the Year

    People love to work with BJ Jungling (pictured at right in center) because she is always smiling. Her colleagues and coworkers will tell you that the ...

    Dec 2, 2013 More
  • Brittany Gerken, MD, is Artist of the Month

    Dr. Brittany Gerken is the December Artist of the Month at Bay City Arts Center (BCAC). Her gorgeous color photographs will be on display at BCAC ...

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  • Winter Weather Preparedness

    While last winter was remarkably mild, high winds, floods, down trees over roads and slides are commonplace in Tillamook County in the winter. Weather ...

    Nov 25, 2013 More
  • Welcome Donna Bechthold

    Donna Bechthold, RN, BA, is serving as interim vice president of patient care services December 2013 through February 2014. She previously held this ...

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  • Congratulations to Our November Employee of the Month, Brenda Ryan

    Brenda Ryan has been with TRMC for 6 years. She has lived in Tillamook County her entire life, has three grown kids, and no grandkids yet. Brenda is a ...

    Nov 23, 2013 More
  • Frank R. Howard Memorial Hospital Reaches 50 Percent Completion

    Frank R. Howard Memorial Hospital Reaches 50 Percent Completion FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: November 22, 2013 Contact: Nick Bejarano Regional ...

    Nov 22, 2013 More
  • Adventist Health/Home Care Services in Tillamook Named Nation's Home Care Elite

    Four Adventist Health home care agencies were named to the 2013 HomeCare Elite list compiled by Outcome Concept Systems, Inc. (OCS), a Seattle-based ...

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  • St. Helena Hospital Introduces New Lung Health Program

    Media Contact: Joshua Cowan, Northern California Network Phone: (707)-967-7515 Email: CowanJR@ah.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 20, 2013 St. ...

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  • Karen Kellar Joins WWGH as Patient Care VP

    Kellar, an experienced nurse and leader, starts January 2014 Walla Walla General Hospital is pleased to welcome Karen Kellar, RN, as vice president ...

    Nov 19, 2013 More
  • November is National Home Care & Hospice Month

    More than 11 million Americans receive home-delivered health care from home care providers. In their honor, Adventist Health/ Home Care and Hospice ...

    Nov 19, 2013 More
  • St. Helena’s Live Well Welcomes Robin Patton, LCSW

    Media Contact: Joshua Cowan, Northern California Network Phone: 967-7515 Email: CowanJR@ah.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 19, 2013 (707)-995-4545 ...

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  • Hospice Light Up a Life Tree Lighting Ceremony

    The Tree Lighting ceremony for Hospice Light up a Life was held Monday, November 25, at the Cheese Factory. Special tribute was paid to 2 long-time ...

    Nov 15, 2013 More
  • AHMG Pediatrics Clinic Offers Expanded Sunday Hours

    Adventist Health/Medical Group Pediatrics now has expanded office hours on Sunday. The clinic, located at 1125 S. Second Ave., is open from 9 a.m. to ...

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  • Hospital Welcomes New Surgery Director

    Terri Brandt-Corriea, RN, BSN, CNOR Tillamook County General Hospital welcomes Terri Brandt-Corriea, RN, BSN, CNOR, as the new director of surgical ...

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  • New Emergency Departments Opens In Clearlake

    Media Contact: Joshua Cowan, Northern California Network Phone: (707)-967-7515 Email: joshua.cowan@ah.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 31, 2013 New ...

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  • Adventist Health Honors WWGH's Dr. Brad Titus as Physician of the Year

    WALLA WALLA, Wash.— Adventist Health held its fifth annual Physician Leadership Symposium in Sacramento, Calif., bringing together physician leaders ...

    Oct 28, 2013 More
  • St. Helena Hospital Foundation’s IMAGINE Gala Nets Over $2.4 million

    For IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: ST. HELENA HOSPITAL FOUNDATION www.fundingwonders.org shhfoundation@ah.org St. Helena Hospital Foundation’s IMAGINE ...

    Oct 28, 2013 More
  • WWGH Gala to Feature Travel Expert Rick Steves

    Walla Walla General Hospital will be hosting the 2013 Hospital Gala on November 9, 2013 at The Marcus Whitman Hotel and Conference Center. This year’s ...

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  • Dr. Ben Douglas is Honored for Exemplifying the AH Mission

    Dr. Douglas has a heart to serve. He is board certified in family medicine, has a family practice with Adventist Health Medical Group, and is the ...

    Oct 25, 2013 More
  • Diabetes Reversed

    In six months Tillamook County Commissioner Tim Josi reversed his diabetes diagnoses, brought his blood pressure, cholesterol, lipids and triglyceride ...

    Oct 17, 2013 More
  • Welcome Our New Providers

    Dr. Walt Larsen brings a wealth of experience and expertise and fills a long-standing need as the only dermatologist in Tillamook County. Dr. Larsen ...

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  • Welcome to Our Adventist Health Family

    Back Row (L to R): Terry O’Shea, ED RN; Melissa Crouch, Med/Surg RN; Ben Fenison, Rehab OT; Katie Griffin, Dietary; Issiah Griffin, Materiel ...

    Oct 15, 2013 More
  • Healing Together

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  • Congratulations to Our September Employee of the Month, Glen Grimes

    Glen has been with Adventist Health at Tillamook Regional Medical Center for one and a half years; he is a lab tech/phlebotomist. He grew up in ...

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  • Compassionate Care: Close to Home

    Did you know that you can receive excellent cancer care services right here in Tillamook? There is a common misconception that local cancer patients ...

    Oct 14, 2013 More
  • Northwest Regional Heart & Vascular

    As a partner in Adventist Health Northwest Regional Heart and Vascular, Tillamook Regional Medical Center is able to offer local patients access to ...

    Oct 14, 2013 More
  • Your Personal Nurse Navigator

    Tillamook Regional Medical Center has just launched a nurse navigator program. The nurse navigator will help patients “navigate” their cancer ...

    Oct 14, 2013 More
  • Congratulations to Adventist Health Medical Group - Manzanita Primary & Specialty Care

    The State of Oregon recently recognized the Adventist Health Medical Group as a Patient-Centered Primary Care Home Tier 3 for “demonstrated excellence ...

    Oct 14, 2013 More
  • Oct. 14-18 Flu Clinics Canceled

    The flu clinics scheduled for October 14-18 have been cancelled . We are limited on getting flu vaccine due to manufacturing issues. We will keep ...

    Oct 8, 2013 More
  • Adventist Health announces change in executive leadership

    Media Contact: Joshua Cowan, Northern California Network Phone: 967-7515 Email: CowanJR@ah.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 18, 2013 Adventist ...

    Oct 8, 2013 More
  • Walk-in Flu Shots Available at Adventist Health Community Pharmacy

    Flu season is almost here and it’s time to get vaccinated to protect yourself, your family, and your community from the flu. Flu shots are available ...

    Sep 27, 2013 More
  • Opportunities to Improve Health Identified in Lake County Community Health Needs Assessment

    Media Contact: Joshua Cowan, Northern California Network Phone: (707)-967-7515 Email: joshua.cowan@ah.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 20, 2013 ...

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  • August Employee of the Month

    Congratulations to Wendy White, Tillamook Regional Medical Center Employee of the Month for August 2013. “Wendy is awesome! She is so kind to the ...

    Aug 16, 2013 More
  • 2013 Fair Basket Winner

    Congratulations to Sylvie Balance of Tillamook, winner of the 2013 Tillamook Regional Medical Center fair basket. Sylvie entered a drawing at the ...

    Aug 14, 2013 More
  • St. Helena Hospital Clear Lake, in Partnership with Konocti Unified School District, Opens Konocti ...

    Contact: Linda Schulz Phone: (707)-967-7516 Email: linda.schulz@ah.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 27, 2013 St. Helena Hospital Clear Lake, in ...

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  • GAMC Teams Up with Homenetmen Glendale Ararat

    The partnership between the two organizations represents a common vision that will focus on one result: the health and wellness of the people in the ...

    Jul 9, 2013 More
  • Women's & Family Health Clinic Moves

    On Monday, July 15, 2013, Adventist Health Medical Group Women’s & Family Health will begin seeing patients at 1011 Third Street in Tillamook, ...

    Jul 3, 2013 More
  • Nation's Pediatricians Remind Families to Steer Clear of Fireworks

    As the Fourth of July draws near, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is again urging families to not buy fireworks, either for adult use or for ...

    Jul 1, 2013 More
  • St. Helena Hospital Clear Lake’s New Emergency Room Sneak Preview

    For Immediate Release Media Contact: Joshua Cowan, St. Helena Hospital Phone: (707)-967-7515 Email: CowanJR@ah.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 28, ...

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  • New Primary Care Medical Clinic Now Open in Prosser

    Residents from Prosser to Zillah now have a new option for medical care with the opening of the Adventist Health Medical Clinic in Prosser on June ...

    Jun 27, 2013 More
  • Howard Memorial Hospital is Offering FREE Sports Physical Exams this Summer

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: June 19, 2013 Contact: Kristen McCallum Communications Manager (707)-456-3127 Kristen.McCallum@ah.org Willits, CA — On ...

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  • St. Helena Hospital’s new Diabetes Self-Management Programs Wraps up Second Successful Class

    Media Contact: Joshua Cowan, Northern California Network Phone: (707)-967-7515 Email: CowanJR@ah.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 23, 2013 St. Helena ...

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  • St. Helena Hospital Enters Into an Agreement with Five Orthopedic Surgeons

    Media Contact: Joshua Cowan, Northern California Network Phone: (707)-967-7515 Email: CowanJR@ah.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 16, 2013 St. Helena ...

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  • Volley in the Valley Tennis Tournament Raises $100,000 for St. Helena Hospital and Adventist Heart I ...

    For IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: ST. HELENA HOSPITAL FOUNDATION www.shhfoundation.org shhfoundation@ah.org Volley in the Valley Tennis Tournament Raises ...

    May 13, 2013 More
  • Janie Taylor, LPN, Receives Exceptional Nurse Award

    As part of the annual celebration of National Nurses Week and Hospital Week, the May 2013 DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses was awarded on May 6 to ...

    May 9, 2013 More
  • Hospital Announces Name Change

    Tillamook Regional Medical Center At the dedication of the new Tillamook Medical Plaza, Hospital president Larry Davy announced that effective June 3, ...

    May 6, 2013 More
  • Pediatric Speech Therapy Available at WWGH

    The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and Walla Walla General Hospital are joining forces through Better Hearing and Speech Month in May to ...

    May 6, 2013 More
  • WWGH Receives Top Honors in Satisfaction Survey

    Walla Walla General Hospital employees and medical staff rank the hospital among the top 25 percent of hospitals in the nation, according to the ...

    May 2, 2013 More
  • Tillamook Medical Plaza Open House May 16

    Community members are invited to attend an Open House celebration for Adventist Health’s new Tillamook Medical Plaza on Thursday, May 16. The event ...

    Apr 26, 2013 More
  • WWGH Received Quality Respiratory Care Recognition Award

    Walla Walla General Hospital’s Respiratory Therapy Department has received the Quality Respiratory Care Recognition (QRCR) award from the American ...

    Apr 23, 2013 More
  • WWGH Provides Free Tattoo Removal for Youth in Walla Walla

    Walla Walla General Hospital announces a new community-supported program designed to help youth in the Walla Walla Valley make positive life style ...

    Apr 22, 2013 More
  • St. Helena Hospital Napa Valley Named by Becker’s Hospital Review as 5th Best Performing Hospital ...

    Media Contact: Joshua Cowan, Northern California Network Phone: (707)-967-7515 Email: CowanJR@ah.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 19, 2013 St. Helena ...

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  • Life at Its Best: A Weekend Seminar with Dr. Hans Diehl

    “Life at Its Best,” a weekend seminar about heart-healthy living, will be presented in person by Hans Diehl, DrHSc, MPH, FACN, May 3 to 5 at the ...

    Apr 17, 2013 More
  • First Procedure in North Bay Using Recently FDA Cleared Ocelot System By Avinger Performed At St. ...

    Media Contact: Joshua Cowan, Northern California Network Phone: 967-7515 Email: CowanJR@ah.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 27, 2013 Napa Valley, CA. ...

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  • Howard Memorial Hospital Implements New Parking Programs

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: March 20, 2013 Contact: Kristen McCallum Marketing Specialist (707)-456-3127 WILLITS, CA In response to patient requests ...

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  • Cerner and Adventist Health Announce Strategic Partnership for Revenue Cycle Management

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: March 4, 2013 Contact: Alicia Gonzales Adventist Health Media (818)-800-3113 KANSAS CITY, Mo. and ROSEVILLE, Calif. March ...

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  • St. Helena Hospital Clear Lake Continues to Bring New Technology and Services to Clearlake

    CONTACT: Rebecca Holton, Communications Manager 995-5858 or holtonra@ah.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE St. Helena Hospital Clear Lake Continues to Bring ...

    Feb 20, 2013 More
  • Hospital Offers Diabetes "Fast Track" Classes

    For those with prediabetes, diabetes or a family history of diabetes, a new “fast track” class is now being offered to provide nutrition and ...

    Feb 14, 2013 More
  • Now Making Appointments for Free School Readiness Exams

    Early screening for health and development challenges is an important step to successful learning. That’s why health and education community partners ...

    Feb 12, 2013 More
  • Bayshore Family Medicine Joins Adventist Health

    Bayshore Family Medicine, with locations in Pacific City and Lincoln City, is joining the Adventist Health network of patient-centered care clinics ...

    Feb 12, 2013 More
  • Howard Memorial Hospital's Diabetes Education Program AADE Accreditation

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: February 4, 2013 Contact: Kristen McCallum Marketing Specialist (707)-456-3127 Willits, CA – Frank R. Howard Memorial ...

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  • WWGH Urges You to Take Charge of Your Heart Health in February

    Walla Walla General Hospital encourages you to take charge of your heart health during February’s American Heart Month. Heart disease is the leading ...

    Jan 29, 2013 More
  • St. Helena Hospital Foundation Named Top Eighteen High-Performer of 2011

    Media Contact: Joshua Cowan, St. Helena Hospital Phone: 967-7515 Email: CowanJR@ah.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 28, 2013 St. Helena Hospital ...

    Jan 28, 2013 More
  • St. Helena Hospital Heart Program listed by Becker’s Hospital Review

    Media Contact: Joshua Cowan, Northern California Network Phone: 967-7515 Email: CowanJR@ah.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 24, 2013 St. Helena ...

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  • St. Helena Hospital Clear Lake Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program Celebrates 10th Anniversary

    Media Contact: Joshua Cowan, St. Helena Hospital Phone: 967-7515 Email: CowanJR@ah.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 24, 2013 St. Helena Hospital ...

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  • Adventist Health Manzanita Clinic Adds Health Services

    Adventist Health continues to add to the list of health care services that are provided. In addition to adult, family and urgent care services, ...

    Jan 23, 2013 More
  • St. Helena Hospital Clear Lake partners with UCSF Perinatal Outreach Program

    Contact: Joshua Cowan, St. Helena Hospital Region Phone: 967-7515 Email: CowanJR@ah.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE St. Helena Hospital Clear Lake partners ...

    Jan 23, 2013 More
  • Howard Memorial Hospital Celebrates Construction Milestone

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: January 18, 2013 Contact: Kristen McCallum Marketing Specialist (707)-456-3127 Willits, CA - After only 13 working days, ...

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  • Howard Memorial Hospital's Emergency Department is Awarded New Designation

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: January 17, 2013 Contact: Kristen McCallum Marketing Specialist (707)-456-3127 Willits, CA After years of serving the ...

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  • Walla Walla General Hospital to Host Spiritual Care Symposium on Emotional Intelligence

    Walla Walla General Hospital will host the 3rd Annual Spiritual Care Symposium on Friday, Jan. 18, from 9 a.m. until noon. This year’s event will ...

    Jan 6, 2013 More
  • New Physician Group to SHCL Emergency Department

    Contact: Joshua Cowan, St. Helena Hospital Region Phone: 967-7515 Email: CowanJR@ah.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 2, 2013, Clearlake, CA The New ...

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  • Frank R. Howard Memorial Hospital Celebrates A Combined Total of 209 Years of Operating Room ...

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: December 13, 2012 Contact: Jendi Coursey (707)-391-3522 Willits, CA Last month, Howard Memorial Hospital (HMH) celebrated ...

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  • Preparing for Surgery at Howard Hospital’s Orthopedic Joint Center of Northern California

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: December 07, 2012 Contact: Kristen Meadows Marketing Howard Memorial Hospital (707)-456-3127 Willits, CA At Frank R. ...

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  • Adventist Heart Institute Physicians Perform First-In-Region Heart Procedure

    For Immediate Release December 4, 2012 Contact: Joshua Cowan CowanJR@ah.org (707)-967-7515 Adventist Heart Institute Physicians Perform ...

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  • Adventist Health Home Care Among Nation’s Home Care Elite

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Joshua Cowan (707)-967-7515 Adventist Health Home Care Among Nation’s Home Care Elite November 19, (Clearlake, CA): ...

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  • November is National Home Care Month

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Joshua Cowan, VP Marketing (707)-967-7515 November is National Home Care Month November 19, (St. Helena, CA) – During ...

    Nov 19, 2012 More
  • GAMC Amongst the Highest Ranking Hospitals in the Nation

    The score puts GAMC amongst the highest ranking hospitals in the nation. The Joint Commission created ORYX, a performance measurement and improvement ...

    Nov 15, 2012 More
  • Welcome New Surgeon, Frederick Foss, Jr, MD

    Frederick Foss, Jr, MD, has joined Tillamook Medical Group and is credentialed to perform surgical procedures at Tillamook County General Hospital. He ...

    Nov 12, 2012 More
  • New Howard Hospital Facility Estimated to Bring New Jobs to Willits

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: November 9, 2012 Contact: Rick Bockmann, CEO (707)-456-3010 Willits, CA - According to a preliminary economic analysis, ...

    Nov 9, 2012 More
  • Service Consolidation Affects Howard Hospital

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: December 06, 2012 Contact: Rick Bockmann, CEO HR/Marketing Director Howard Memorial Hospital (707)-456-3010 Willits- In an ...

    Nov 9, 2012 More
  • Tillamook Home Health Named to 2012 HomeCare Elite

    Tillamook Home Health has been named a Top Agency of the 2012 HomeCare Elite™, a compilation of the top-performing home health agencies nationwide. ...

    Nov 7, 2012 More
  • Hospice Lights Up Holiday Tree November 19

    Adventist Health/Hospice serving Tillamook County will hold the holiday tree lighting ceremony that kicks off its annual Light Up a Life fundraising ...

    Nov 7, 2012 More
  • Hospital Welcomes Anesthesiologist Gregory Opdahl, MD

    Tillamook County General Hospital welcomes Gregory Opdahl, MD, who is now providing anesthesiology services at the hospital. Dr. Opdahl graduated with ...

    Nov 1, 2012 More
  • Walla Walla General Hospital Emergency Center Open House & Tours

    Walla Walla General Hospital emergency staff is excited to announce that the wait is over: the new Emergency Center will open to the public this ...

    Oct 31, 2012 More
  • Howard Hospital Begins Construction on New Facility

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: October 23, 2012 Contact: Rick Bockmann, CEO Howard Memorial Hospital Willits - After years of behind-the-scenes momentum, ...

    Oct 23, 2012 More
  • Howard Hospital CFO Leaves Willits for New Position

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: September 28, 2012 Contact: Rick Bockmann, CEO HR/Marketing Director Howard Memorial Hospital (707)-456--3010 Willits, CA ...

    Sep 28, 2012 More
  • Gina Seufert Named VP for Physician & Clinic Services

    Gina Seufert has been named vice president for physician and clinic services at Tillamook County General Hospital, according to Larry Davy, Hospital ...

    Sep 26, 2012 More
  • TCGH Earns 'Top Performer on Key Quality Measures' Recognition

    Tillamook County General Hospital (Tillamook Hospital) today was named one of the nation's Top Performers on Key Quality Measures by The Joint ...

    Sep 19, 2012 More
  • Orthopedic Joint Center of Northern California Offers Aroma Therapy and Massage Therapy

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: September 13 , 2012Contact: Jendi Coursey (707)-391-3522 WILLITS, CA - Frank R. Howard Memorial Hospital's Orthopedic ...

    Sep 13, 2012 More
  • Walla Walla General Hospital Introduces E-Chaplain Services

    Expands spiritual care services beyond hospital boundaries The Walla Walla General Hospital Spiritual Care department is expanding its services with a ...

    Sep 13, 2012 More
  • "Walk of Faith" Steps Out September 23

    Walkers of all ages and their dogs will be stepping out on behalf of Faith in Action at the Walk of Faith on Sunday, September 23, 2012, at 3 p.m. ...

    Sep 12, 2012 More
  • St Helena Hospital Clear Lake Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program Certified by Industry Leader

    September 7, 2012 St Helena Hospital Clear Lake Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program Certified by Industry Leader Clearlake California– St Helena Hospital ...

    Sep 7, 2012 More
  • St. Helena Hospital Clear Lake Introduces Private Rooms

    For IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Joshua Cowan, St. Helena Hospital Phone: 967-7515 Email: CowanJR@ah.org September 7, 2012 St. Helena Hospital ...

    Sep 7, 2012 More
  • Walla Walla General Hospital Gala to Feature Vocalist Ronan Tynan

    Walla Walla General Hospital has partnered with title sponsor Petersen Kolberg Architects for the 2012 hospital Gala on November 10, 2012. As the ...

    Sep 4, 2012 More
  • Mobile Clinic to Offer Free Dental Care

    A group of local dentists and health care providers are partnering with Medical Teams International (MTI) to bring a mobile dental van to Tillamook. ...

    Aug 27, 2012 More
  • Adventist Health/Medical Group Welcomes New Pediatrician

    Olga Ochoa, MD, is available for appointments Adventist Health/ Medical Group is pleased to welcome a new pediatrician to the group beginning ...

    Aug 15, 2012 More
  • Welcome New Physician: Paul Welch, MD, Obstetrics & Gynecology

    Paul Welch, MD, board-certified in obstetrics & gynecology, has joined the Women’s & Family Health clinic at Tillamook Medical Group. Dr. Welch earned ...

    Aug 13, 2012 More
  • Howard Memorial Hospital Purchases New Ultrasound Equipment to Improve Patient Safety

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: August 7, 2012 Contact: Kristen Meadows Marketing Specialist (707)-456-3127 Willits, CA - Recently, the Frank R. Howard ...

    Aug 7, 2012 More
  • Emergency Services Response

    Tillamook County General Hospital (TCGH) is thankful for citizens who help save lives, as in the recent case of the young lifeguard and the child that ...

    Aug 6, 2012 More
  • Response to Recent Events

    Note: Please be reminded that in keeping with federal and state confidentiality rules, we are duty-bound to honor the privacy of specific details for ...

    Aug 2, 2012 More
  • Walla Walla General Hospital Celebrates First Year of Advanced Cardiology Services at Open House ...

    Walla Walla General Hospital invites the community to celebrate the one-year anniversary of the hospital’s cardiac catheterization lab at an open ...

    Jul 26, 2012 More
  • Welcome New Radiologist Andrew Nelson MD

    Tillamook County General Hospital welcomes Andrew Nelson, MD, now providing diagnostic radiology services as a member of the Medical Staff. Dr. Nelson ...

    Jul 18, 2012 More
  • Welcome New Speech Therapist, Beverly St. John

    Tillamook County General Hospital welcomes new speech therapist Beverly St. John, MS CCC-SLP. A graduate of the University of Utah, Beverly has worked ...

    Jul 11, 2012 More
  • Tillamook County General Hospital Joins National Initiative to Make Hospitals Safer

    Partners with the Premier Healthcare Alliance, hundreds of hospitals nationwide to reduce preventable harm Tillamook County General Hospital is now a ...

    Jul 2, 2012 More
  • Walla Walla General Hospital Becomes Accredited Chest Pain Center

    The Society of Chest Pain Centers has granted the designation of Accredited Chest Pain Center to Walla Walla General Hospital, making it the eighth ...

    Jun 6, 2012 More
  • Manolita Poblador, RN, Receives Exceptional Nurse Award

    The Spring 2012 DAISY Award for extraordinary nurses was awarded to Manolita "Bambi" Poblador, RN, a Surgical Services nurse at Tillamook County ...

    May 30, 2012 More
  • Walla Walla Hospitals Promote Healthy Babies Through Excellent Early Elective Delivery Rates

    Babies in Walla Walla are getting the best start possible with an increased effort to ensure they are born at full term--39 weeks--instead of earlier. ...

    May 17, 2012 More
  • St. Helena Hospital Clear Lake joins federal initiative to make hospitals safer

    Partnership for Patients Press Release Premier Hospital Engagement Network St. Helena Hospital Clear Lake joins federal initiative to make hospitals ...

    May 17, 2012 More
  • Hospital Nurse Director Receives Award

    Estrella “Teya” Pillar, RN, MPA, director of Tillamook County General Hospital’s obstetrics and surgical services departments, was recently honored ...

    May 10, 2012 More
  • St. Helena Hospital Clear Lake Emergency Room Expansion Enters New Phase

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Media Contact: Joshua Cowan, St. Helena Hospital Phone: 967-7515 Email: CowanJR@ah.org St. Helena Hospital Clear Lake Emergency ...

    May 1, 2012 More
  • The Surgical Learning Institute Opens its Doors in Napa Valley

    For IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Joshua Cowan, St. Helena Hospital Phone: 967-7515 Email: CowanJR@ah.org April 26, 2012, St. Helena, CA The ...

    Apr 26, 2012 More
  • New Community Pharmacy Opens at Adventist Health/Medical Group

    Open House Set for May 3 Adventist Health/ Medical Group and Walla Walla General Hospital invite you to attend the grand opening and ribbon cutting of ...

    Apr 25, 2012 More
  • SHCL Development Campaign Cabinet Inaugural Meeting

    For IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Joshua Cowan, St. Helena Hospital Phone: 967-7515 Email: CowanJR@ah.org April 19, 2012 Clearlake, CA Tuesday, ...

    Apr 19, 2012 More
  • Now Making Appointments for Free School Readiness Exams

    Multi-Modular Preschool Exams April 18-20, 2012 All children ages 3 to 6 years residing in Tillamook County are invited to sign up for a free school ...

    Mar 22, 2012 More
  • Hospital Now Offers Physical Therapy Services at Manzanita Clinic

    Tillamook County General Hospital is pleased to announce that some physical therapy services are now available two days each week at Tillamook Medical ...

    Mar 14, 2012 More
  • Welcoming Pediatrician Mark Smith, MD Tillamook Medical Group in Manzanita

    Mark Scott Smith, MD, a board-certified pediatrician, is now seeing pediatric and adolescent patients at Tillamook Medical Group’s Manzanita Primary & ...

    Mar 13, 2012 More
  • Hospital Promotes Diabetes Alert Day March 27

    Plan to get involved with Diabetes Alert! Day, Tuesday, March 27 to help raise awareness of the importance of taking steps now to reduce the risk of ...

    Mar 5, 2012 More
  • Adventist Health/Medical Group Welcomes New Pediatrician

    Elwyn Garaza, MD, is available for appointments beginning March 1 Adventist Health/Medical Group is pleased to welcome a new pediatrician to the group ...

    Feb 21, 2012 More
  • State-Of-The-Art MRI System Installed at ST. Helena Hospital Clear Lake

    For IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Joshua Cowan, St. Helena Hospital Phone: 967-7515 Email: CowanJR@ah.org STATE-OF-THE-ART MRI SYSTEM INSTALLED AT ...

    Feb 8, 2012 More
  • Your Heart Matters Series Features CHIP Founder & Heart Researcher Dr. Hans Diehl

    Due to last minute medical emergency, Dr. Hans Diehl is not able to come to Walla Walla. The Your Heart Matters Events planned for February 7-11, 2012 ...

    Feb 6, 2012 More
  • Howard Memorial Hospital Renovates Physical Therapy Department

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: February 3, 2012 Contact: Kristen Meadows, Marketing Specialist (707)-456-3127 Willits- Howard Memorial Hospital's (HMH) ...

    Feb 3, 2012 More
  • Get Help for Depression: Class Begins in January

    Winter weather, shorter days and even the holidays can bring on the action of withdrawal and feeling blue. But what if a friend or family member’s ...

    Dec 16, 2011 More
  • Doug Brill, RN, Receives Exceptional Nurse Award

    The Fall 2011 DAISY Award for extraordinary nurses was awarded on November 29 to Doug Brill, RN, a nurse on the Medical Surgical unit at Tillamook ...

    Dec 13, 2011 More
  • Rob Soans, PA-C, Receives OHSU Rural Service Award

    Rob Soans, PA-C, with Tillamook Medical Group, is the recipient of this year’s Karen Whitaker Knapp Service Award. This award is presented annually by ...

    Dec 8, 2011 More
  • Walla Walla General Hospital Deploys Free Smartphone App, Connecting Users to Medical Information

    Patients now have immediate, on-the-go access to symptom, disease, medical procedures and providers with the iTriage healthcare decision tool WALLA ...

    Dec 6, 2011 More
  • Tillamook Home Health Named to 2011 HomeCare Elite

    For the fourth consecutive year, Tillamook has been named to the annual HomeCare Elite™, a compilation of the top-performing 25 percent of agencies ...

    Dec 1, 2011 More
  • WWGH Emergency Center Access Changes During Construction

    Construction on the new Emergency Center at Walla Walla General Hospital is underway, resulting in some changes to how patients will access hospital ...

    Nov 13, 2011 More
  • Surgeon Scott Newbold Receives Physician of the Year Award

    WALLA WALLA, Wash.--Scott Newbold, MD, has been recognized for his exceptional surgical skills and his compassion for the Walla Walla community. ...

    Nov 12, 2011 More
  • McCulloch Joins Walla Walla General Hospital as CFO

    New Chief Financial Officer Begins This Month Walla Walla General Hospital welcomes Greg McCulloch as Vice President for Finance and Chief Financial ...

    Nov 9, 2011 More
  • Hospice Lights Up Holiday Tree November 21

    Adventist Health/ Hospice serving Tillamook County will hold the holiday tree lighting ceremony that kicks off its annual Light Up a Life fundraising ...

    Nov 8, 2011 More
  • Local Emergency Physician Honored for Mission Attitude

    Tom Underhill, MD, Receives Award at Physician Leadership Symposium Tom Underhill, MD, was recognized for living the mission of Adventist Health at ...

    Oct 31, 2011 More
  • Tillamook Hospital to Open Specialty & Urgent Care Clinic in Manzanita

    To help meet health care needs and community requests for specialty services in North Tillamook County, Tillamook County General Hospital is pleased ...

    Oct 27, 2011 More
  • Frank R. Howard Memorial Hospital Expands Outpatient Laboratory Hours

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: October 26, 2011 Contact: Kristen Meadows Marketing Specialist Howard Memorial Hospital (707)-456-3127 Willits - To ...

    Oct 26, 2011 More
  • Napa Valley Vintners provides ongoing support to St. Helena Hospital

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, October 17, 2011 Media Contact: Holly Birkey, St. Helena Hospital Phone: (707)-963-6545 Email: birkeyhm@ah.org Napa ...

    Oct 17, 2011 More
  • Walla Walla General Hospital Earns Top Performer on Key Quality Measures Recognition from The Joint ...

    WALLA WALLA, Wash.-- Walla Walla General Hospital was named one of the nation’s top performers on key quality measures by The Joint Commission, the ...

    Sep 16, 2011 More
  • Shocking health statistics in Clearlake and Lake County drive healthcare providers to seek solutions

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Joshua Cowan: (707)-339-0269: cowanjr@ah.org Shocking health statistics in Clearlake and Lake County drive ...

    Aug 29, 2011 More
  • Vegan Thanksgiving Cooking Seminar Comes to Tillamook

    As the holiday season approaches, many think there is no way to maintain their weight loss or eat a healthy diet. But a seminar by well-known Portland ...

    Aug 24, 2011 More
  • Adventist Health Surgical Specialists Welcome Plastic Surgeon

    Experienced Surgeon Dennis Lenhart, MD, Joins Practice in September WALLA WALLA, Wash.--Adventist Health Surgical Specialists is pleased to welcome ...

    Aug 16, 2011 More
  • Tillamook Hospital Welcomes Michelle Barhaghi, MD

    Tillamook County General Hospital welcomes Michelle Barhaghi, MD, to practice obstetrics and gynecology with Women's & Family Health Services at ...

    Aug 9, 2011 More
  • Adventist Health/Medical Group Welcomes Family Practice Physician Carolyn O'Connor

    WALLA WALLA, Wash.-- Adventist Health/ Medical Group is pleased to welcome Family Practice doctor Carolyn O'Connor to its growing team of physicians. ...

    Aug 9, 2011 More
  • MRI Upgrade Installed at Tillamook Hospital

    An upgrade completed in June to magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technology Tillamook County General Hospital (TCGH) at is now providing patients with ...

    Jul 27, 2011 More
  • Howard Memorial Hospital Offers Cutting Edge Carpal Tunnel Surgical Technique

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: July 21, 2011 Contact: Darcy De Leon Director, Marketing & HR (707)-456-3101 DeLeonD3@ah.org Willits, CA - A Chicago film ...

    Jul 21, 2011 More
  • St. Helena Hospital First Hospital in Napa Valley to Offer “GPS for the Body” For Prostate Cancer Pa ...

    Contact: Michelle Van Hoff St. Helena Hospital (707)-963-6382 vanhofmr@ah.com St. Helena Hospital First Hospital in Napa Valley to Offer “GPS for the ...

    Jul 18, 2011 More
  • Walla Walla General Hospital Celebrates Historic Groundbreaking

    Ceremony scheduled for July 20, 2011 at 11 a.m. Walla Walla, Wash. -- On Wednesday, July 20, 2011 Walla Walla General Hospital breaks ground on a $15 ...

    Jul 14, 2011 More
  • St. Helena Hospital announces new Vice President for Patient Care

    St. Helena Hospital announces new Vice President for Patient Care July 5, 2011 St. Helena, California St. Helena Hospital has appointed Nia Lendaris, ...

    Jul 5, 2011 More
  • Walla Walla General Hospital Opens Cath Lab, Brings Experienced Cardiologist to Area

    Cath Lab Grand Opening and Meet & Greet Set for July 20 Walla Walla General Hospital has partnered with Northwest Cardiovascular Institute based in ...

    Jun 27, 2011 More
  • Wellness Management Center Helps Record Numbers

    Media Contact: Joshua Cowan, (707)-963-6410, cowanjr@ah.org Date: June 24, 2011 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WELLNESS MANAGEMENT CENTER HELPS RECORD NUMBERS ...

    Jun 24, 2011 More
  • Hospital To Lead Multi-Modular Exam Partnership

    Tillamook County General Hospital and the Tillamook Service Center for the Northwest Regional Education Service District (NWRESD) are pleased to ...

    Jun 16, 2011 More
  • Tillamook Hospital Welcomes Radiologist Maureen Filipek, MD

    Tillamook County General Hospital welcomes radiologist Maureen Filipek, MD, who is now providing diagnostic radiology services at the hospital. Dr. ...

    Jun 8, 2011 More
  • Video Featuring 3D Animation of the New Howard Memorial Hospital Now Available Online

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: June 8, 2011 Contact: Darcy De Leon Director, Marketing & HR (707)-456-3101 DeLeonD3@ah.org Willits, CA - Howard Memorial ...

    Jun 8, 2011 More
  • Executive Chef a Culinary Creations Finalist

    Media Contact: Peggy Dixon (707)-963-6545 DixonPM@ah.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, June 03, 2011 Executive Chef a Culinary Creations Finalist ...

    Jun 2, 2011 More
  • Hospital Welcomes New VP Karen Kellar

    Karen Kellar, RN, MSN, has been named vice president for patient care services at Tillamook County General Hospital. "We are excited to have Karen ...

    May 12, 2011 More
  • Hansen Named Interim President and CEO of Howard Memorial Hospital

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: May 12, 2011 Contact: Darcy De Leon Director, Marketing & HR (707)-456-3101 DeLeonD3@ah.org Roseville, CA - Terrence A. ...

    May 12, 2011 More
  • Adrienne Fisher, RN, Receives Exceptional Nurse Award

    The Spring 2011 DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses was awarded on May 11 to Adrienne Fisher, RN, an Emergency Department nurse at Tillamook County ...

    May 11, 2011 More
  • Walla Walla General Hospital Invites Golfers to Join in Driving the Future of Health Care

    Registration open for the 3rd Annual Golf Benefit The 3rd Annual Golf Benefit for Walla Walla General Hospital is set for Sunday, May 22, 2011, at ...

    May 6, 2011 More
  • Walla Walla General Hospital Earns Quality Respiratory Care Recognition in National Program

    WALLA WALLA, Wash.--Walla Walla General Hospital has earned Quality Respiratory Care Recognition (QRCR) under a national program that helps patients ...

    May 1, 2011 More
  • Hospital Patient Care VP Donna Bechthold Retires

    Donna Bechthold, RN, BA, is retiring from her role as vice president of patient care services at Tillamook County General Hospital (TCGH) effective ...

    Apr 28, 2011 More
  • Doctors' Day Contest Winner: "She is not just my doctor but a confidant"

    Nearly 30 patients from across the Valley expressed appreciation for their physicians as part of a Doctors’ Day contest in March The patients took ...

    Apr 21, 2011 More
  • St. Helena Hospital Clear Lake Upgrades Mammography Equipment

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, April 21, 2011 St. Helena Hospital Clear Lake Upgrades Mammography Equipment April 21, 2011 (CLEARLAKE, CA) – St. ...

    Apr 21, 2011 More
  • St. Helena Announces Earth-Friendly Changes

    Media Contact: Peggy Dixon, (707)-963-6545 DixonPM@ah.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, April 21, 2011 St. Helena Announces Earth-Friendly Changes ...

    Apr 21, 2011 More
  • Walla Walla General Hospital Receives Top Honors in Physician Satisfaction Survey

    The hospital received nine awards from an independent research company PRC WALLA WALLA, Wash.--Walla Walla General Hospital was recently named a 2011 ...

    Apr 20, 2011 More
  • Erich Named President/CEO of Feather River Hospital

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: April 19, 2011 Contact: Darcy De Leon Director, Marketing & HR (707)-456-3101 DeLeonD3@ah.org Roseville, CA - Kevin Erich ...

    Apr 19, 2011 More
  • Expecting? Our childbirth classes can help you prepare for the big day

    Register for next childbirth series--starting May 4 at WWGH Obstetricians and nurses often spend years learning about childbirth. But parents-to-be ...

    Apr 18, 2011 More
  • Howard Memorial Hospital Opens North Entrance Featuring Patient Registration Services and ...

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: March 29, 2011 Contact: Darcy de Leon HR/Marketing Director Howard Memorial Hospital (707)-456-3101 Willits - - Howard ...

    Mar 29, 2011 More
  • Surgeon Scott Newbold Joins Walla Walla General Hospital's Medical Group

    Dr. Newbold is joined in new practice by general surgeon Daryl Reid, MD WALLA WALLA, Wash. -- Local surgeon Scott Newbold, MD, has joined the medical ...

    Mar 7, 2011 More
  • Hospital Promotes Diabetes Alert Day March 22

    "My name is Amanda, and I am a newly diagnosed person with diabetes as of January 10, 2011. I was craving and drinking water constantly. I thought I ...

    Mar 3, 2011 More
  • Adventist Health/Medical Group Welcomes OB/GYN to Group

    Stephanie Nainani, MD, Joins the Obstetrics & Gynecology Team WALLA WALLA, Wash.— Adventist Health/ Medical Group is pleased to welcome Stephanie ...

    Feb 21, 2011 More
  • Hospital Welcomes Dr. John Bohlman, Internal Medicine

    Tillamook County General Hospital welcomes John Bohlman, MD, to practice internal medicine at Tillamook Medical Group. Dr. Bohlman is board-certified ...

    Feb 3, 2011 More
  • Walla Walla General Hospital Provides Free Screenings for American Heart Month

    WALLA WALLA, Wash. -- Heart disease is the number one killer of women each year, taking the life of 1 in every 3 women. In fact, 433,000 American ...

    Feb 1, 2011 More
  • Dr. Irene Martin Achieves Board Recertification

    Tillamook County General Hospital is pleased to congratulate Dr. Irene Martin of Tillamook Medical Group on her successful completion of the ...

    Jan 27, 2011 More
  • Coon Joint Replacement Institute Opens San Francisco Office As Convenience To Bay Area Patients And ...

    SAN FRANCISCO VERSION Media Contact : Peggy Dixon, (707)-963-6545, DixonPM@ah.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Tuesday, January 25, 2011 Coon Joint ...

    Jan 25, 2011 More
  • Looking to the Health of Our Community in 2011

    Walla Walla County has released its 2010 Community Health Report, an annual assessment of the health of our community. With 22 categories the report ...

    Jan 10, 2011 More
  • Walla Walla Hospitals Are Tobacco Free Campuses for Health of Staff, Patients, Public

    Providence St. Mary Medical Center and Walla Walla General Hospital is tobacco free as of Jan. 1, 2011. No use of tobacco products of any kind is ...

    Jan 4, 2011 More
  • St. Helena Hospital Clearlake Offers Minimally Invasive Laparoscopic Hysterectomies That Can ...

    Media Contact : Peggy Dixon, (707)-963-6545, dixonpm@ah.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Wednesday, December 22, 2010 St. Helena Hospital Clearlake Offers ...

    Dec 22, 2010 More
  • David Santos Named New Vice President of Operations At St. Helena Hospital Clearlake

    Media Contact : Peggy Dixon, (707)-963-6545, dixonpm@ah.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Wednesday, December 8, 2010 David Santos Named New Vice President ...

    Dec 8, 2010 More
  • New Service for Stroke Patients at Tillamook Hospital

    Tillamook County General Hospital is pleased to announce a new partnership with the Providence Telestroke Network to provide a higher level of care to ...

    Dec 2, 2010 More
  • Michael Melvin RN Receives Exceptional Nurse Award

    The Fall 2010 DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses was awarded on November 19 to Michael Melvin, RN, a night shift nurse supervisor at Tillamook ...

    Nov 26, 2010 More
  • Artery Clearing Procedure Safer at St. Helena with Angioslide Embolic Capture Device

    Media Contact : Peggy Dixon, (707)-963-6545, dixonpm@ah.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Artery Clearing Procedure Safer at St. Helena with Angioslide ...

    Nov 23, 2010 More
  • Hospice Lights Up the Holiday Tree

    Adventist Health/ Hospice serving Tillamook County will hold the holiday tree lighting ceremony that kicks off its annual Light Up a Life fundraising ...

    Nov 4, 2010 More
  • Walla Walla General Hospital to Enhance Area Cardiac Care Through New Cath Lab

    Construction on the $2.3 million project starts this month Walla Walla General Hospital is beginning construction on a catheterization lab to enhance ...

    Nov 1, 2010 More
  • Tillamook Home Health Named to 2010 HomeCare Elite

    Adventist Health/ Home Care Services -- Tillamook has been named to the 2010 HomeCare Elite™, a compilation of the top-performing home health agencies ...

    Oct 27, 2010 More
  • Home Care Services Named One of Top Agencies in Nation

    Adventist Health/Home Care Services is a recipient of the 2010 HomeCare Elite award Adventist Health/ Home Care Services is the recipient of the 2010 ...

    Oct 27, 2010 More
  • WWGH Partners with Harvest Foods to Raise Awareness of Diabetes

    Walla Walla's Harvest Foods and the Walla Walla General Hospital Diabetes Center are partnering to make healthy eating a cinch for those with ...

    Oct 27, 2010 More
  • Walla Walla General Hospital Announces Gala 2010

    Decorated Veteran Charlie Plumb Headlines the Heartwarming Event Walla Walla General Hospital’s annual Gala will be held Saturday, Nov. 13 at the ...

    Oct 26, 2010 More
  • Adventist Health/Medical Group Welcomes OB/GYN to Practice

    WALLA WALLA, Wash. -- Adventist Health/ Medical Group is pleased to welcome Ken Snider, MD, as our newest board-certified OB/GYN provider. Dr. Snider ...

    Oct 12, 2010 More
  • Walla Walla General Hospital Hosts Spiritual Care Symposium Nov. 11

    Spirituality is an integral part of health care, but one that is often forgotten in the hustle and bustle of physical healing. Research in the field ...

    Oct 10, 2010 More
  • Hospital Hosts Mammogram Spa Day

    When it comes to taking care of your breast health, no excuse will do. And to help encourage Tillamook County women to schedule a screening mammogram ...

    Sep 30, 2010 More
  • Hospital CHIP Program Brings About Life Change

    Sitting on the bench at Curves, a local fitness facility, Norma Hamblen felt useless and embarrassed. She was a fitness tech, but her health belied ...

    Aug 30, 2010 More
  • Grant Supplies High-Tech CPR Mannequins

    Walla Walla General Hospital's Community Health Education department just received a $4,000 grant from the George T. Welch Testamentary Trust to ...

    Aug 30, 2010 More
  • WWGH Supplies Baby Changing Stations at County Fair

    Babies (and parents, of course) at the Walla Walla County Fair this weekend will benefit from an ongoing arrangement with Walla Walla General Hospital ...

    Aug 30, 2010 More
  • Neurologist Joins Staff at Adventist Health/Medical Group

    Neurologist Joins Staff at Adventist Health/Medical Group

    Aug 19, 2010 More
  • 10th Annual Walk of Faith to Benefit Respite Care

    Walkers of all ages and their dogs will be stepping out on behalf of Faith in Action at the Walk of Faith on Sunday, August 22, 2010. Featuring a luau ...

    Aug 16, 2010 More
  • Pertussis: A Vaccination Could Save a Baby's Life

    Pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, is making an unwelcome reappearance nationwide and in Tillamook County. Characterized by severe coughing ...

    Jul 28, 2010 More
  • Hospital Welcomes New Cardiologist, Dr. Mark V. Hart

    Tillamook County General Hospital is pleased to welcome cardiologist Dr. Mark Hart to practice in Tillamook. Born in Oregon, Dr. Hart completed his ...

    Jul 22, 2010 More
  • New Patient Friendly Statements Are Here

    Adventist Health has been working on the patient statement project which will produce much improved statements for our patients. This has been a much ...

    Jul 15, 2010 More
  • Speech Therapy Services Expanded at Tillamook Hospital

    Tillamook County General Hospital is please to announce that speech pathologist Jacob Swain, CFY-SLP, has begun working in the Rehabilitation Services ...

    Jun 24, 2010 More
  • TCGH Places in Highest Percentile, Says National Survey

    Tillamook County General Hospital (TCGH) recently received eleven awards based on the results of the 2010 PRC Medical Staff Perception Study, a ...

    Jun 22, 2010 More
  • WWGH Prepares for 2nd Versant RN Cohort

    Walla Walla General Hospital is preparing to launch its 2nd cohort of Versant RN residents. Designed to prepare newly graduated nurses, this 18-week ...

    Jun 15, 2010 More
  • Walla Walla General Hospital’s Golf Benefit Raises Money for Room Renovations

    Golfers gathered, games were played and prizes awarded--but the biggest prize was the money raised at Walla Walla General Hospital’s Golf Benefit last ...

    May 26, 2010 More
  • Kristi Badten, RN, Receives Exceptional Nurse Award

    As a part of the annual celebration of National Nurses Week and Hospital Week, the May 2010 DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses was awarded on May 13 ...

    May 20, 2010 More
  • Tillamook Hospital Nominated for State Quality Award

    Tillamook County General Hospital (TCGH) was one of three rural Oregon hospitals recently nominated for statewide recognition in the category of Rural ...

    May 19, 2010 More
  • Hospital Hosts Community Health Day May 12

    Community members are invited to join Tillamook County General Hospital in celebrating National Hospital Week by participating in Community Health Day ...

    May 7, 2010 More
  • Breaking Free From Joint Pain Seminar

    Dr. Ronald Teed, orthopedic surgeon, presents options for joint replacement and advanced treatments available in Tillamook There is good news for ...

    Apr 19, 2010 More
  • Walla Walla General Hospital Pneumonia Care Processes Among Best in Nation

    WWGH serves as case study to teach other hospitals WALLA WALLA, Wash.-- Walla Walla General Hospital is one of the top-performing hospitals in the ...

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  • Dr. Christopher Morgan Joins TCGH Radiology Services

    Tillamook County General Hospital is pleased to welcome Dr. Christopher Morgan, Radiology, to our community. Dr. Morgan received a combined bachelors ...

    Apr 17, 2010 More
  • Walla Walla General Hospital Announces New Administrators

    Brian Anderson and Jackie Fullerton are promoted to vice president WALLA WALLA, Wash.--Two new executives have been announced at Walla Walla General ...

    Mar 17, 2010 More
  • Walla Walla General Hospital Team Prepares for Medical Trip to Haiti

    Volunteers from the hospital and community will provide care at the Adventist Health International Hospital in Port au Prince WALLA WALLA, Wash.--A ...

    Mar 15, 2010 More
  • Get Your Sleep Back on Track: Free Presentation by Sleep Specialist Dr. Kam Atwal on March 18

    As we start this week after Daylight Savings Time begins, most Americans are thinking about sleep—or at least their lack of it. Sleep affects how we ...

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  • New Howard Memorial Hospital

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: February 5, 2010 Contact: Anthony Stahl Director HR/Marketing Howard Memorial Hospital (707)-456-3101 Willits - The Frank ...

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  • Walla Walla General Hospital's Health Van Provides Free Screenings as Part of American Heart Month

    WALLA WALLA, Wash.— More women die of cardiovascular disease than the next five causes of death combined, including all forms of cancer, according to ...

    Jan 27, 2010 More
  • Boston Nut Loaf Featured at Lions Dinner

    Tillamook County General Hospital was pleased to donate a vegetarian entree, Boston Nut Loaf, for the Tillamook Lions Club 59th Annual Roast Beef ...

    Jan 26, 2010 More
  • Walla Walla General Hospital Partners with Inland Imaging for Advanced Radiology Services

    Walla Walla, Wash.--Walla Walla General Hospital is partnering with Inland Imaging to offer diagnostic radiology interpretation services and image ...

    Jan 19, 2010 More
  • Mission Achievement Award Recipients Selected

    Candice Reece and Jodi Meling live out the hospital’s mission everyday Each year Walla Walla General Hospital honors two employees who consistently ...

    Jan 5, 2010 More
  • Frank R. Howard Memorial Hospital installs new CT scanner

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: December 18, 2009 Contact: Anthony Stahl Director HR/Marketing Howard Memorial Hospital (707)-456-3101 Willits - Frank R. ...

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  • Podiatric Surgeon Joins Tillamook Medical Group

    Tillamook County General Hospital and Tillamook Medical Group are pleased to welcome surgical podiatric physician Dr. Scott A. Doherty, DPM, to ...

    Dec 8, 2009 More
  • Hospice Lights Up the Holiday Tree November 23

    Adventist Health/ Hospice serving Tillamook County will hold the holiday tree lighting ceremony that kicks off its annual Light Up a Life fundraising ...

    Nov 12, 2009 More
  • Breaking Free From Joint Pain Seminar

    Dr. Ronald Teed, orthopedic surgeon, presents options for joint replacement and advanced treatments available in Tillamook There is good news for ...

    Nov 5, 2009 More
  • Mammography Spa Day at TCGH

    It's a sad but true fact: Tillamook County lags far behind the Oregon statewide average for percentage of women age 40 and older who have had a ...

    Oct 8, 2009 More
  • TCGH Emergency Department Offers Flu Season Tips

    U.S. health officials expect a flare-up of the H1N1 influenza (swine flu) with the onset of seasonal flu season in October. The risk of becoming ...

    Oct 7, 2009 More
  • Diabetes: Steps to Get Well

    Scott knew something was wrong. He had felt strange for weeks, not feeling quite right, sometimes more tired than usual, but always very thirsty. In ...

    Oct 6, 2009 More
  • Welcome to Dr. Ben Douglas

    Tillamook County General Hospital is pleased to welcome Ben Douglas, MD, who is board-certified in family medicine. Dr. Douglas joins his wife, Teresa ...

    Sep 14, 2009 More
  • Dr. Brandon Mitchell Joins Tillamook Medical Group

    TIllamook County General Hospital is pleased to welcome Dr. Brandon Mitchell, a chiropractor and family medicine physician to Tillamook Medical Group. ...

    Sep 14, 2009 More
  • Diabetes: 4 Steps to Better Health

    You can tell something is wrong with your health. You haven't felt well for several weeks, sometimes more tired than usual, and always very thirsty. ...

    Sep 10, 2009 More
  • State of the Art Glaucoma Laser Eye Treatment Available at Howard Memorial Hospital

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: August 24, 2009 Contact: Kristen Meadows Public Relations Specialist Howard Memorial Hospital (707)-456-3127 Willits - ...

    Aug 24, 2009 More
  • Birthing Services Get Even Better at TCGH

    As part of its commitment to excellence in community health care, Tillamook County General Hospital is pleased to announce several recent enhancements ...

    Jun 23, 2009 More
  • Orthopedic Joint Center of Northern California Offers New Technique in Shoulder Surgery that Allows ...

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: June 16, 2009 Contact: Anthony Stahl Director HR/Marketing Howard Memorial Hospital (707)-456-3101 Willits - The OJC at ...

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  • Frank R. Howard Memorial Hospital Welcomes New Physician bringing Plastic Surgery to its Willits Hos ...

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: January 21, 2009 Contact: Anthony Stahl Director HR/Marketing Howard Memorial Hospital (707)-456-3101 Willits - Howard ...

    Jan 21, 2009 More
  • Home Care Services Ranked Among the Top 25 Percent of Home Health Providers in Country

    Tillamook County General Hospital today announced that its Home Care Services has been named to the 2008 HomeCare Elite, a compilation of the most ...

    Dec 9, 2008 More
  • Hospice Lights Up the Holiday Tree November 24

    Adventist Health/Hospice serving Tillamook County will hold the holiday tree lighting ceremony that kicks off its annual Light Up a Life fundraising ...

    Nov 13, 2008 More
  • On-line Registration comes to Howard Memorial Hospital

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: October 28, 2008 Contact: Anthony Stahl Director HR/Marketing Howard Memorial Hospital (707)-456-3101 Willits - Effective ...

    Oct 28, 2008 More
  • Hospital Invites Community to Rehab Celebration

    National Rehabilitation Awareness Week, September 19 - 27, 2008, was created to share a message of success and hope. The success is that of patients ...

    Oct 7, 2008 More
  • Howard Hospital Purchases State-of-the-Art MRSA Testing Equipment

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: October 1, 2008 Contact: Anthony Stahl Director HR/Marketing Howard Memorial Hospital (707)-456-3101 Willits - Howard ...

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  • Howard Hospital Staff Assist Hospital in Honduras

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: September 15, 2008 Contact: Anthony Stahl Director HR/Marketing Howard Memorial Hospital (707)-456-3101 Willits - "Rows 10 ...

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  • The Doctor Is Always In - Hospitalist Program Now at TCGH

    If a hospital stay is in your future, don't be surprised if you're cared for by a new kind of doctor--a hospitalist. Tillamook County General Hospital ...

    Aug 28, 2008 More
  • Dr. Faucher Will Offer NovaSure Treatment for Menorrhagia

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: July 30, 2008 Contact: Anthony Stahl Director HR/Marketing Howard Memorial Hospital (707)-456-3101 Willits - Kimberly R. ...

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  • TCGH Annual Golf Benefit 2008

    Tillamook County General Hospital's fifth annual TCGH Classic Golf Benefit will take place Sunday, September 7, 2008, at Bay Breeze Golf Course in ...

    Jul 21, 2008 More
  • Quality Diagnostics at Your Doorstep

    Tillamook County General Hospital has recently installed a new Symbia S Nuclear Medicine scanner. The scanner is a state-of-the-art diagnostic tool ...

    Jun 9, 2008 More
  • Hospital Honors Volunteers

    More than 90 volunteers attended the appreciation luncheon hosted by Tillamook County General Hospital (TCGH) on May 1 in the Wirick Hall at the ...

    May 1, 2008 More
  • New Wellspring Site Opens in North Tillamook County

    Tillamook County General Hospital is pleased to announce the opening of a new Wellspring Respite Day Center site in North Tillamook County. Starting ...

    Apr 29, 2008 More
  • Hospital Hosts Week of Spiritual Emphasis April 14-17

    In chapter 5 of the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus offers blessings to several categories of individuals:/ Blessed are the poor in spirit . . . Blessed are ...

    Apr 9, 2008 More
  • TCGH Among First in Oregon to Offer Custom Fit Knee Replacement

    Groundbreaking New Technology Allows Surgeons to Customize Implant Size and Fit for Each Individual Patient As part of its ongoing commitment to bring ...

    Apr 8, 2008 More