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Vaccination disparities by race and ethnicity, region persist

WebDespite the Public Health Department’s ongoing outreach efforts, vaccination disparities in Santa Barbara County remain stark, public officials say. While …

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Santa Barbara County reimplements mask mandate amid …

WebSanta Barbara County Public Health Department started mandating face coverings indoors again on Aug. 6—a departure from current state guidelines—amid …

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

WebAfter years of planning and preparation, Marian Regional Medical Center’s new Behavioral Health Outpatient Unit is ready to open, and local health professionals …

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Contract holes: Santa Barbara County aims to adjust its …

WebHowever, a recent court order found the county and Wellpath were noncompliant with the settlement agreement, hitting 80 percent below its benchmark for …

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Solvang Planning Commission approves new Sansum …

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

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County confirms hepatitis C transmissions at Santa …

WebBy SEAN MCNULTY. The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department confirmed June 5 that hepatitis C was transmitted to five patients treated at the office of …

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Dignity Health opens doors to new Nipomo-based health …

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

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CenCal Health earns top marks among Medi-Cal …

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

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Spotlight on: Med Plus Central Coast

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

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Savie Health and SEE International partner to offer free …

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

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Spotlight on: Western Village Health Club

WebWestern Village Health Club is located at 2015 S. Broadway, Suite B, in Santa Maria. For more information, call 348-1888 or visit wvhealthclub.com. Managing …

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Balance Treatment Center offers mental health services in Santa …

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

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Reyes Peak Health Forest Project ruling moves to federal appeals …

WebKnown as the Reyes Peak Forest Health Project, the Los Padres National Forest project would remove chaparral and trees across 755 acres that extend along …

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Santa Maria makes headway on the decades-long Downtown …

WebREDEVELOPING AND REPURPOSING: This rendering shows what the new loft-style apartments would look like after The Vernon Group repurposes the old …

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A Santa Maria adult day health care facility celebrates its grand

WebThe Wisdom Center officials decided to have a grand reopening celebration with a ribbon cutting, live music, and catered food on July 28. It’s a free event that Sillars …

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More is more Canary Santa Maria Sun

WebSounds like fun for everyone! The patient, the medical personnel, the hospital that isn’t really licensed to provide long-term mental health care, and for the …

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Spotlight on: Santa Maria Wisdom Center

WebNEW DIGS: The Santa Maria Wisdom Center moved across town and into a new building in January. On Feb. 28, the center held a dedication ceremony and ribbon …

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State of the City highlights new Santa Maria businesses, future

WebSeveral businesses on Betteravia Road in Santa Maria celebrated grand openings this year, including a fast food joint that helped solidify Mayor Alice Patino’s …

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Lack of referrals cause local veterans health care provider to close

WebLack of referrals cause local veterans health care provider to close. TREATING VETS: Legacy Village, the only substance abuse treatment facility that …

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