The Kaweah Health Board of Directors has appointed Jonna Schengel, PT, MA, Ed.D., to serve as the Zone 2 representative, filling the seat vacated by the retirement of Lynn Havard Mirviss, RN, Ed.D. Schengel will serve out the remainder of the term through Dec. 4, 2026. Schengel is currently the Dean of Career Technical Education […]
Kaweah Health has again been recognized as a High Performing Maternity Care Hospital in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report rankings. Out of more than 900 hospitals surveyed, Kaweah Health placed among the top hospitals providing exceptional maternity care. The U.S. News evaluation assessed critical measures including C-section rates, newborn complication rates, breastfeeding support, […]
Kaweah Health and Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency have collaborated to open a Youth Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) on 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]