Kaweah Health and Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency have collaborated to open a Youth Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) today, Monday, Dec. 1, 2025. In 2022, the two health organizations received a California Health Facilities Financing Authority grant of nearly $5 million to establish the facility. Located near Visalia’s Oval Park, the CSU will […]
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Tuberculosis cases on the rise in Tulare County, officials encourage screening
Tulare County is experiencing an increase in cases of Tuberculosis, also known as TB, which is a serious illness caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Public Health officials encourage individuals to get screened for TB based on their risk factors and medical history. Those at higher risk of developing TB include: Close contacts of individuals […]
Kaweah Health expands visitor policy
To better support patients during their hospital stays, Kaweah Health now welcomes visitors to remain overnight with their loved ones. The change is part of a revamped visitor policy that reinforces the healthcare organization’s commitment to compassionate care. “We understand that being in the hospital can be stressful for patients, and having their support system […]
Tulare Local Healthcare District’s Kevin Northcraft named Trustee of the Year by statewide association
The Tulare Local Healthcare District is proud to announce that Kevin Northcraft, long-serving Board President of the District, has been named Trustee of the Year by the Association of California Healthcare Districts (ACHD). ACHD works with numerous state and local entities to support the important role California Special Healthcare Districts play in responding to the […]
Kaweah Health reaches 2,500th robotic surgery milestone
Dr. Joseph Ford, urologist, hit an incredible milestone today — performing the 2,500th da Vinci® Xi™ robotic surgery at Kaweah Health since 2018. “That means 2,500 patients have received less-invasive surgery, allowing for quicker recoveries at the skilled hands of our physicians,” said Jag Batth, Kaweah Health Chief Operating Officer. “This is a testament to […]
Orthopedic spine surgeon joins Adventist Health in Hanford and Fowler
Adventist Health Physicians Network is pleased to welcome double fellowship-trained, board-eligible orthopedic spinal surgeon Dora Pelletier, MD, to its Hanford Medical Pavillion and Fowler medical office locations. Dr. Pelletier is passionate about helping patients reclaim mobility and quality of life through advanced spine care; surgical and non-surgical. She specializes in both complex and minimally invasive […]
State declares Quail Park, Quail Park on Cypress deficiency free
Quail Park at Shannon Ranch and Quail Park on Cypress have achieved the highest recognition possible from the California Department of Social Services, being declared “Deficiency Free” during the state’s rigorous annual survey. The comprehensive inspection evaluated every aspect of both communities’ operations, including clinical care, financial practices, human resources, resident rights, dietary services, engagement programs, and […]
Kaweah Health ranked high performing in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025-26 Hospital Rankings
U.S. News & World Report has recognized Kaweah Health in seven adult procedures and conditions as a High Performing Hospital in their 2025-2026 rankings. For more than 30 years, U.S. News has evaluated hospital performance in both complex and routine care to support patient decision-making for acute and chronic conditions. U.S. News Best Hospitals ranks […]
FPU and CHSU partner to address doctor shortage and increase health in the Valley
Two universities that share a mission of increasing opportunities to serve students and communities in California’s Central Valley are joining forces to increase the number of locally educated doctors in the region and improve the health of all its residents. Fresno Pacific University and California Health Sciences University have signed an agreement guaranteeing interviews for […]
Hanford Adventist Health Heart Care Expansion Project Receives $1 Million in Support from Valley Strong Credit Union
The community is invited to celebrate this generous gift and enjoy refreshments! In a powerful show of community partnership and commitment to heart health, Valley Strong Credit Union has pledged $1 million to Adventist Health Hanford—fueling the expansion of the hospital’s cardiac catheterization lab (cath lab). This transformational gift will help bring more advanced, life-saving […]