GranVida Senior Living and Memory Care is Excited to Celebrate the Promotion of Sales Assistant Ashley Villarreal to Director of Sales CARPINTERIA — To further contribute to the ongoing success of GranVida Senior Living and Memory Care Community, Ashley Villarreal has…
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May 10 — Camarillo Hospice presents ‘Healing Grief through Art’
CAMARILLO — Camarillo Hospice, A Program of Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurse Association, is offering a six-week Healing Grief through Art Group on Thursday mornings from 10:00 am to 11:30 am. Group meeting date: May 10 Many of us do not talk…
May 14 — Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care Bereavement Class – Memory Pillow Workshop
SANTA BARBARA — A workshop to create a pillow using a favorite button-down shirt or blouse to honor your loved one. No sewing experience necessary. Presented by Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care, Santa Barbara. Monday, 5/14, 1:30-3:30 PM *$10.00 materials fee requested. Facilitated…
Through May 16 — Hospice of Santa Barbara to present Volunteer Training 2018
Volunteer Training 2018 Hospice of Santa Barbara Do you have a heart to bring a supportive and caring presence the patients and families we serve? Join Hospice of Santa Barbara this spring for our volunteer training program, which begins Wednesday,…
Through May 19 — Clinicas del Camino Real Inc. celebrates 2018 National Women’s Health Week throughout Ventura County
VENTURA COUNTY — May 13-19th, Clinicas del Camino Real, Inc. will host events in honor of National Women’s Health Week! Women throughout Ventura County can visit any of the13 Clinicas Health Centers and participate in the FREE activities being offered.…
May 22 — CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) to hold Information Sessions
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — CASA Information Sessions for May 2018 Wednesday, May 9, 6:30 pm – Starbucks, 581 W. Tefft Street, Nipomo Tuesday, May 22, noon – CASA office, 75 Higuera Street, Suite 180, San Luis Obispo Learn more about…
Through May 22 — Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care Bereavement Class – Loss of Spouse or Partner
SANTA BARBARA — Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care Bereavement Class – Loss of Spouse or Partner. Presented by Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care, Santa Barbara. Six Tuesdays, through May 22, 2:00 – 3:30 PM Facilitated by Dairine Pearson, LCSW Call 805.690.6201 or…
Through May 29 — Hospice of Santa Barbara to Hold Volunteer Training 2018
SANTA BARBARA — Do you have a heart to bring a supportive and caring presence the patients and families we serve? Join Hospice of Santa Barbara this spring for our volunteer training program, which begins Tuesday, April 24th and will…
Camarillo Hospice Announces New Service: Grief Support in Spanish
CAMARILLO — Camarillo Hospice, a Program of Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurse Association, is now offering individual, couple, and family counseling in Spanish for those grieving the death of a loved one, Camarillo Hospice will offer two Spanish General Bereavement Groups…
New Hope for Treating Pain, Concussion, Depression, Migraines, and More
SANTA BARBARA — The TheraMind Center of Santa Barbara is pleased to announce the expansion of its hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) services with the addition of a second mild HBOT (mHBOT) unit designed to allow patients with movement or pain…
CenCal Health Ranks in Top 4 of California Health Plans on Timely Access To Care for Its Members
CENTRAL COAST — CenCal Health has ranked fourth among the 36 health plans in the State of California in providing timely access to health care services for its membership, as reported by the state Department of Managed Health Care (DMHC)…
FREE Community Education Classes and Events for April 2018
As Ventura County’s only non-profit Home Health and Hospice provider, Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurse Association supports the total well-being of our community. As part of our services, we host free monthly education classes throughout the county, which include the following:…
April 2 — CSUCI will shine a blue light on autism
CAMARILLO — Los Angeles actor/singer George Steeves auditioned for ABC’s “American Idol” six times. Time after time, he didn’t make the cut, but he kept coming back. “This industry can be very heartbreaking,” Steeves, 29, said. “But that’s something about Asperger’s…
April 4 — Hospice of Santa Barbara to Host Open House Reception Showcasing Work of Longtime Resident and Artist
SANTA BARBARA — Hospice of Santa Barbara invites the community to view the work of Santa Barbara resident and artist David Glenn (Judd) Crouch at an open house reception to be held Wednesday, April 4 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. David’s artistic…
April 4 — Hospice of Santa Barbara Art Reception
SANTA BARBARA — Please join Hospice of Santa Barbara for an evening of art, poetry, live music and complimentary wine and hors d’oeuvres at an open house reception showcasing the work of longtime Santa Barbara resident and artist David Glenn…
April 10 — The American Heart Association Hosts An Evening of “Pinot And Purses” To Raise Funds To Fight Cardiovascular Disease And Stroke
Donate a Gently Used Designer Purse Before April 6 and Receive a Free Ticket SANTA BARBARA — Pinot and purses, two of a girl’s best friends, will be combined for a fun-filled philanthropic evening benefitting the American Heart Association’s fight…
April 19 — Autism Conference for Families and Professionals Coming to Camarillo
CAMARILLO — Families and professionals who support young people affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can get valuable insights and strategies at a conference to be held in Camarillo on April 19. Participants will gain a greater understanding of strategies to…
April 20 — SBNC: Goleta Neighborhood Dental Clinic offering FREE DENTAL DAY to the Community!
SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics (SBNC) is teaming up with Rotary Club of Santa Barbara Sunrise and its charitable foundation and Santa Barbara-Ventura County Dental Care Foundation to offer the community a FREE Dental Day at our Goleta…
April 28 — Let’s Have a Ball at the 19th Annual Santa Barbara Heart Ball
SANTA BARBARA — The 19th annual Santa Barbara Heart Ball, a fundraiser supporting the American Heart Association, is set for Saturday, April 28, 2018. The Ball will kick off at 5:30 p.m. with a social hour and silent auction (items…
Hospice of Santa Barbara Receives Grief Reach Grant From the New York Life Foundation
SANTA BARBARA — Hospice of Santa Barbara announced today a $15,000 Grief Reach grant from the New York Life Foundation to support their Youth Bereavement Outreach Program, which provides on-campus counseling to secondary school students dealing with overwhelming feelings of…
CSUCI and the CSUCI Nursing program are recognized in two prominent surveys
CAMARILLO — CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) has been recognized on two national fronts. U.S. News & World Report has ranked CSUCI as 18th in the Top Public Schools category among Universities in the West. In addition, RegisteredNursing.Org has ranked CSUCI’s Nursing Program as the 12th best…
Bilingual report: Clinicas Del Camino Real Inc. is hosting a Dental Health Fair on Feb. 24 in honor of National Children’s Dental Health Month
OXNARD — February is National Children’s Dental Health Month. If you have a baby or toddler, you may have questions about thumb sucking, your child’s first dental visit or how and when to clean your child’s teeth. If so, on Saturday,…
TheraMind Center of Santa Barbara Introduces TMS Specialists
SANTA BARBARA — The TheraMind Center of Santa Barbara is pleased to announce their team of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) technicians. TMS is a non-invasive, safe and effective treatment option for people suffering from drug-resistant depression. It has also been…
Show Your Heart Some Love This February; Learn How to Lower Your Risk of Heart Disease
SANTA BARBARA — As we celebrate love this month, CenCal Health encourages everyone in the community to listen to their hearts and make their health a priority. To raise awareness about heart disease and the impact it has on so…
United Way of Santa Barbara County Distributes $500,000 to Support Thomas Fire and Flood Recovery Efforts
SANTA BARBARA — United Way of Santa Barbara County (UWSBC) announced Feb. 16 that its Long Term Recovery Committee has selected 16 Santa Barbara County agencies to receive phase one funding from the United Way Thomas Fire and Flood Fund, a…
United Way to Distribute $1.5M to Assist Disaster Victims through April; Victim Applications Open
CENTRAL COAST — Disaster victims can apply for the next phase of relief funding through the United Way Thomas Fire and Flood Fund, which has grown to more than $3.7 million. Through April 30, United Way of Ventura County (UWVC)…
Services Available to Those Grieving a Loved One or Struggling with Life-Threatening Illness at Compassionate Care of Carpinteria
CARPINTERIA — For more than 40 years, Hospice of Santa Barbara has been privileged to support individuals in our community who are struggling with life-threatening illness or coping with the loss of a loved one. More recently, Hospice of Santa Barbara…
Santa Maria Families Empowered to Navigate Healthcare at First-ever Event for CenCal Health’s New Members
SANTA MARIA — Nearly 80 of CenCal Health’s newest members participated in the “Journey of Learning,” a family-focused health education event in Santa Maria. As the health insurance provider for nearly 179,000 people in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo…
Bilingual report: Food benefits available for California Wildfire, and/or Mudslide victims
SACRAMENTO – The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) today announced that individuals and families impacted by the wildfires and/or mudslides in Santa Barbara or Ventura Counties may be eligible to receive one month of Disaster CalFresh food assistance. A family…
RISE Receives Grant from The Community Foundation SLO County
Grant supports survivors of sexual assault and intimate partner violence PASO ROBLES — RISE has received a $10,000 grant from the Opportunity to Thrive Grant Program and The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County. This grant will be used to help…
Feb. 8 — 2019 Santa Barbara Go Red For Women Luncheon to feature local resident and passion speaker Thomas Johansen
SANTA BARBARA — The American Heart Association wants women on the Central Coast to know that our mothers, daughters, sisters and friends are at risk. Heart disease and stroke kills about one woman every 80 seconds – more than all cancers…
Feb. 9 — Friendship Center to Hold 20th Annual ?Festival of Hearts–The Emerald City!
MONTECITO —Friendship Center is hosting its 20th Annual Festival of Hearts on Saturday, February 9th from 11:30am–2:30pm at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort. This festive pre-Valentine’s Day event features an elegant sit-down lunch and local wines, with live music…
March 3 — Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics, Assistance League of Santa Barbara to hold Cavity Free Club Celebration
SANTA BARBARA — As the National Children’s Dental Health Month comes to a close, Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics and the Assistance League of Santa Barbara celebrate the cavity free children who are patients at our dental clinics! On Saturday, March…
March 8 — Goleta Neighborhood Clinic Expands to meet Behavioral Health Needs
SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics (SBNC) is celebrating the completion of the Goleta Neighborhood Clinic Expansion Project. The expansion includes a dedicated behavioral health center, pediatric rooms, a community education/conference room, and clinic-wide call center. The expansion…
March 10 — Local Heart Attack Survivor Makes It Her Mission To Ensure Everyone In Her Community Knows CPR And Is Prepared To Save A Life
Michele Mallet And The American Heart Association Host CPR Event Saturday, March 10 SANTA BARBARA — Each year, more than three hundred thousand people have a sudden cardiac arrest outside of a hospital. Not even a third receives CPR from a…
March 14 — PHorum: Perspectives in Healthcare
SANTA BARBARA — VNHC is proud to announce that Gary Malkin, multiple Emmy®, Clio, Peabody and ASCAP award recipient, will provide the keynote at the upcoming 5th Annual PHorum: Perspectives in Healthcare. The 2018 PHorum will feature the VNHC Music…
March 16 — Livingston Memorial to present Joint Replacement seminar
VENTURA — If you are considering knee or hip joint replacement, you won’t want to miss the opportunity to bring your questions to esteemed orthopedic surgeon, Andrew Jeffers, MD. Dr. Jeffers will talk about what you need to know before…
March 22 — Bilingual report: Famed Author and Speaker to Address Santa Barbara Audience
Sponsored by Hospice of Santa Barbara SANTA BARBARA — Hospice of Santa Barbara’s Community Education and Engagement Series is pleased to present Five Invitations: What The Dying Teach The Living, An Evening with Frank Ostaseki. On Thurs., March 22, guest…
March 22 — Five Invitations: What The Dying Teach The Living, An Evening with Frank Ostaseki
SANTA BARBARA — Hospice of Santa Barbara’s Community Education and Engagement Series is pleased to present “Five Invitations: What The Dying Teach The Living, An Evening with Frank Ostaseki.” On Thursday, March 22, guest speaker Frank Ostaseki will discuss the importance…
Through March 27 — Support Group for adults grieving the death of a friend due to Thomas Disaster
SANTA BARBARA — As our community continues to heal from the effects of the devastating Thomas Fire and Flood, Hospice of Santa Barbara is committed to coming alongside individuals and families who may be grieving during this difficult time. Hospice…