Feb. 29 — Cottage to Host FREE Virtual Meet the Doctor: How to partner with your Primary Care Physician to Stay Healthy and Manage Chronic Conditions

Dr. Arielle Kanner. Courtesy photos.

SANTA BARBARA — Cottage Primary Care presents a FREE Virtual Meet the Doctor event on Thursday, Feb. 29, from 4 – 5 p.m., featuring primary care physicians, Dr. Yana Gristan and Dr. Arielle Kanner, who will discuss the importance of primary care in maintaining overall health and managing chronic conditions.

Drs. Gristan and Kanner will share insights into the role of primary care in wellness and preventative care, early detection of health conditions and personalized care and treatment plans. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and engage in meaningful conversation with the physicians.

Dr. Yana Gristan.

Cottage Primary Care offers a full range of healthcare services, including routine check-ups, screenings, vaccinations and management of chronic conditions. Drs. Gristan and Kanner provide patient-focused care at Cottage Primary Care – Santa Barbara – Oak Park. Their commitment to building strong patient-physician relationships underscores their dedication to serving the community.

To register for this virtual event, go to cottagehealth.org/primarymtd

About Cottage Health | CottageHealth.org The not-for-profit Cottage Health provides advanced medical care to the Central Coast region. In the past year, Cottage Health hospitals in Goleta, Santa Barbara and Santa Ynez Valley provided inpatient care for 20,201 people, treated 87,356 patients through their 24-hour emergency departments and helped deliver 1,772 newborns. Comprised of more than 700 physicians, many with subspecialties typically found only at university medical centers, Cottage Health’s comprehensive range of specialized services includes the Cottage Children’s Medical Center, Level 1 Trauma Center, Neuroscience Institute, Heart & Vascular Center, Center for Orthopedics, and Rehabilitation Hospital. Expanding its reach beyond hospital settings, Cottage Health operates Cottage Urgent Care Centers throughout the tri-counties, 24-hour access to providers via Cottage Virtual Care, an online service for common conditions and primary care practices.