Adventist Health Hanford adds robotic technology to surgical options

Adventist Health Hanford is expanding patients’ surgical options in June with the da Vinci Xi robotic system, advancing the technology used in minimally invasive procedures at the hospital. “The da Vinci Xi system extends surgeons’ vision and reach, using 3D high-definition views and tiny precision instruments,” said Gurvinder Kaur, MD, medical officer for Adventist Health […]

Giant Sequoia Emergency Response Pile Burning to begin in Bearskin Grove

Sequoia National Forest crews will begin burning piles Thursday, June 15, in Bearskin Grove in the Hume Lake Ranger District as part of the Giant Sequoia Emergency Response. If conditions are favorable, crews will start igniting approximately 1000 piles on Thursday, June 15, through Tuesday, June 20. Forest personnel are working closely with San Joaquin Valley Air […]

FREE Air Purifiers Available to Residents in Many Valley Communities

The District is relaunching the Clean Air Rooms program providing Valley residents in many communities with FREE single-room air purifiers. The program’s primary objective is to mitigate the adverse health effects of wildfire smoke on Valley residents, focusing on the most vulnerable populations within the District. Eligible first-time applicants residing within the boundaries of the […]

Visalia residents can return sandbags at special collection event

Residents and businesses are encouraged to return used and unused sandbags during the special Sandbag Return event being held Saturday, June 10th from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the City of Visalia Corporation Yard. “We’ve weathered the storm, literally,” shared Nick Bartsch, Public Works Director. “It’s imperative that residents understand sandbags don’t go in […]