Adventist Health in the Central Valley is pleased to welcome board-certified general surgeon Fateh Entabi, MD, to its medical offices in Tulare and Fowler. He offers patients a full range of general surgical procedures, including upper and lower endoscopy, colonoscopy, skin lesion resection, removal of breast tumors and more. Entabi was inspired to become a […]
The COVID-19 virus continues to spread in Tulare County, and Public Health officials urge residents to stay home for Super Bowl Sunday and not gather with others outside of your immediate household. To protect yourselves and loved ones, it is imperative that you gather with only those who live within your immediate household if you […]
One of Visalia’s own is back to serve the community she grew up in as the newest family medicine physician in Tulare County. Christina Patty, M.D., who grew up in Visalia, is now caring for patients at Visalia Medical Clinic, an affiliate of Kaweah Delta Medical Foundation, at 5400 W. Hillsdale Ave., Visalia. Dr. Patty […]
Conditions Improving Statewide, Allowing Most Counties to Return to Most Strict (Purple) Tier of Blueprint for a Safer Economy With Pandemic Far from Over, Californians Urged to Wear Masks, Limit Mixing, Get Vaccinated When Eligible. A Press Release from the California Department of Public Health SACRAMENTO – Officials with the California Department of Public Health […]
On Monday, Kaweah Delta announced that it will purchase land in the Sequoia Gateway Commerce Center, a development off Highway 99 in Visalia. “While this is a hard time for people to see beyond COVID-19, this is a step toward a brighter future for patient care and improving access to medical care for so many […]
The COVID-19 virus continues to spread throughout Tulare County, and Public Health officials urge residents to take necessary precautions to protect themselves by participating in low-risk activities and celebrations this Halloween. COVID-19 continues to pose a risk to the health of our communities and to our most vulnerable populations. Residents need to be aware of high-risk […]
Employees lined up on October 5 when Kaweah Delta kicked off the first day of its employee flu vaccination season in an effort to keep patients and visitors safe from the flu this year amid COVID-19. “Getting the flu vaccination and taking all the preventative measures we’re taking with COVID, will help this season,” said […]
In recent weeks, Sierra View Medical Center (SVMC) has been recognized nationally for several accomplishments; a reflection to the dedication of providing the highest level of patient care. “In the midst of navigating a pandemic, we are honored to have received such awards, which reflect the resilience we have and the ongoing proactive approach from […]
The California State Auditor Elaine M. Howle, has released a detailed audit report on Youth Suicide Prevention. Assemblymember Rudy Salas (D-Bakersfield), Chair of the Joint Legislative Audit Committee, requested this audit following increases in youth suicide throughout California. The State Auditor’s report identified a lack of funding for mental health professionals at schools and found […]
The Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency announces that five human cases of West Nile Virus have been reported in Tulare County. Two cases are confirmed to have contracted West Nile Virus and three cases are probable. Public health officials urge residents to take precautions against mosquito bites, as mosquito samples positive for West […]