Sierra View Medical Center has declared Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) due to an increase of off-season cases throughout the state and nationwide. SVMC will begin implementing RSV restrictions to prevent the spread of this virus to those who are more susceptible beginning Wednesday, September 1, 2021. Visitors under the age of 13 will be restricted […]
It’s official! The Fair Board is elated to announce Porterville Fair’s “Ride and Dine” will run July 8 – 11, 2021. The Fair was unable to run on the traditional dates in May due to the ongoing pandemic for the second year. After a 50% rainout in 2019, the continued setbacks have been challenging for […]
Walking along downtown Visalia on a Saturday evening, you’ll find that the awnings and barriers outside of restaurants designed for outdoor dining haven’t moved. But the customers definitely have. Just follow the trail of discarded masks and you’ll find at least 11 different restaurants in the area that are now serving their customers indoors. Tulare […]
Sierra View Medical Center (SVMC) welcomes new members to the Sierra View Local Healthcare District (SVLHCD) Board of Directors, Liberty Lomeli, PA-C, Dr. Bindusagar Reddy, MD, and re-elected member, Dr. Gaurang Pandya, MD. Returning members of the board include Dr. Ashok Behl, MD and Dr. Kent Sorrells, PhD. New appointed roles and responsibilities include: Dr. […]
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 […]
Tensions have been rising in the Sierra View Zone 1 race between Ela Pandya and Dr. Bindu Sagar Reddy as barbs are exchanged in newspapers, social media, and campaign ads. But Zone 1 isn’t the only election on the ballot. Zone 2 incumbent Dr. Gaurang Pandya, Ela’s husband, is being challenged by Dr. Kuldeep Jagpal. […]
Republican offices in at least three California counties are engaging in possibly illegal ballot harvesting, according to the Secretary of State’s office, and the Republican Party of Tulare County appears to be using the same technique in the run-up to the November 3 election. Local GOP Soliciting Ballots Last week, a message distributed on social […]
A Press Release from the Sierra View Medical Center A recent news story published on October 2, regarding the Sierra View Local Health Care District Hospital Board of Directors election touched on a few items that require clarification and rebuttal. The statements that were made about the hospital and its operation are not factual. In […]
Editor’s Note: A statement from Sierra View Medical Center, October 8. “This article contains false statements about Sierra View Medical Center. Readers are asked to review Sierra View Medical Center’s press release issued on October 8, 2020, which provides the actual facts regarding Sierra View Medical Center’s financial stability, quality of care and transparency. The […]
With an outstanding series 2019 revenue bonds issued to fund the Tulare County skilled nursing facility (SNF) project, an award-winning provider of credit ratings and commentary and research, Fitch Ratings, granted Sierra View Local Healthcare District (Sierra View) with an ‘A’ rating. This rating denotes high credit quality and the capacity for payment of financial […]