Tag: Ventura County Health Care Agency

Bilingual report — Ventura County Health Care Agency announces new VCMC/SPH Director

by Community Contributor • May 8, 2026 • Comments Off

VENTURA — Ventura County Health Care Agency (HCA) (on May 6) announced the appointment of Danielle Gabele, DNP, RN, as Chief Executive Officer of Ventura County Medical Center (VCMC) and Santa Paula Hospital (SPH), effective May 10, 2026.

Dr. Gabele holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree and serves as President-Elect of the Association of California Nurse Leaders. She is also pursuing a Master of Health Administration degree at the University of Cincinnati.

“Dr. Gabele is a proven leader with a deep commitment to patient-centered care and clinical excellence,” said [Dr. John Fankhauser, HCA Director]. “Her collaborative approach and operational expertise make her exceptionally well-suited to lead VCMC and Santa Paula Hospital into the future.”

Bilingual report — Ventura County Medical Center Family Medicine Residency retains No. 2 ranking nationally in Doximity’s 2025–2026 Residency Navigator

by Community Contributor • August 21, 2025 • Comments Off

“Our Family Medicine Residency stands out nationally because we train residents in the full scope of family medicine, including primary care, women’s health, emergency medicine, hospital care, surgery, trauma, and community outreach,” said Dr. Jacob David, Program Director. “We’ve launched innovative programs like palliative care and addiction medicine to fill critical gaps in local services, attracting mission-driven physicians committed to serving underserved communities.”

Bilingual report — Director of Ventura County Health Care Agency Announces Retirement

by Community Contributor • December 8, 2020 • Comments Off

Bill Foley, Director of the Ventura County Health Care Agency, has announced his retirement effective March 6, 2021. He plans to stay on in an advisory role. “Under his leadership, the Ventura County Medical System is on a path towards financial stability. He led the revitalization efforts for Santa Paula Hospital and the preliminary planning for an integrated healthcare campus at the Harvest site in Eastern Santa Paula,” said County Executive Officer Mike Powers. “Additionally, he has led efforts to explore meaningful strategic partnerships with other health care systems in the market. Bill has worked hard during his tenure to position our healthcare system to continue to be an essential provider of health care services for our community members. After his retirement, I am very pleased that Bill has agreed to serve in an advisory capacity to me and Health Care Agency leadership regarding several critical projects and issues.”

Bilingual report: Barry Zimmerman named Chief Deputy Director of the Ventura County Health Care Agency

by Community Contributor • February 11, 2020 • Comments Off

VENTURA — The Ventura County Health Care Agency is proud to announce that Barry Zimmerman has been selected as the new Chief Deputy Director. “Zimmerman has been an influential County leader with nearly 24 years of service spanning both the…

Ventura County Medical Center receives national recognition for meritorious outcomes from the American College of Surgeons

by Community Contributor • November 8, 2019 • Comments Off

VENTURA — The American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program has recognized Ventura County Medical Center, as one of 88 participating hospitals that have achieved meritorious outcomes for surgical patient care in 2018. As a participant in the program,…

Ventura County Health Care Agency achieves a net income of $6 million for the year, closes budget gap

by Community Contributor • August 9, 2019 • Comments Off

VENTURA — In an unaudited, year-end projected financial report set to be released on August 7, 2019, the Ventura County Health Care Agency is reporting a $6 million net income for Fiscal Year 2019. The Health Care Agency initially projected that…

Bilingual report: Ventura County Health Care Agency Poised to Close its Budget Shortfall

by Community Contributor • May 31, 2019 • Comments Off

VENTURA — Bill Foley, the Director of the Ventura County Health Care Agency, announced several initiatives designed to improve its financial performance in the new fiscal year, which begins July 1, 2019. “The performance improvement initiatives include several strategies designed…

Ventura County Health Care Agency Hires Chief Financial Officer

by Community Contributor • February 19, 2019 • Comments Off

VENTURA — The Ventura County Health Care Agency has hired Karla Valle as its chief financial officer after a lengthy national search. Valle has been the Area Chief Financial Officer for Kaiser Foundation Hospitals and Health Plan in Antelope Valley…

Bilingual report: Ventura County Health Care Agency Vaccine and Medication Ineffectiveness Update

by Community Contributor • January 8, 2019 • Comments Off

VENTURA COUNTY — Ventura County Health Care Agency provides Vaccine and Medication Ineffectiveness Update. Click here for information in English Click here for information in español

Ventura County announces addition to health care leadership team

by Community Contributor • December 11, 2018 • Comments Off

VENTURA — Bill Foley has been selected as the new Director of the Ventura County Health Care Agency. The appointment was made by County Executive Officer Mike Powers with the unanimous approval of the Board of Supervisors. “The Health Care…

Bilingual report: Ventura County Health Care Agency Discovers Vaccine & Medications Ineffective and Launches Remedy

by Community Contributor • December 4, 2018 • Comments Off

VENTURA COUNTY — Ventura County Health Care Agency Discovers Vaccine & Medications Ineffective and Launches Remedy. Click here for the English-language version Click here for the Spanish-language version

Health: Open Enrollment for Covered California begins Nov. 15

by Amigos805.com • November 1, 2015 • Comments Off

Period is one time of year when most Californians who need insurance cannot be denied by a health plan. Deadline is Feb. 15 By the Ventura County Health Care Agency VENTURA COUNTY — Open Enrollment starts Nov. 15 and continues…

Local health information

by Amigos805.com • November 1, 2015 • Comments Off

> Clinicas del Camino Real Inc. will provide information on Covered California and free health screenings at selected locations throughout the month of November in Ventura County. Click here to find times, dates and locations. > The Ventura County…

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by Amigos805.com • October 1, 2015 • Comments Off

> Clinicas del Camino Real Inc. will provide information on Covered California and free health screenings at selected locations throughout the month of October in Ventura County. Click here to find times, dates and locations. > The Ventura County Health…

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by Amigos805.com • August 31, 2015 • Comments Off

> Clinicas del Camino Real Inc. will provide information on Covered California and free health screenings at selected locations throughout the month of September in Ventura County. Click here to find times, dates and locations. > The Ventura County Health Care…

Health: VCHCA celebrates ‘World Breastfeeding Week’

by Amigos805.com • August 1, 2015 • Comments Off

Amigos805 staff reports The Ventura County Health Care Agency has announced that it is supporting “World Breastfeeding Week,” which continues through Aug. 7. “VCHCA proudly supports breastfeeding as the cultural norm in our community by providing education, resources and support…

Health: ‘Golden Future 50+ Senior Expo’ set for Ventura

by Amigos805.com • July 1, 2015 • Comments Off

The “Golden Future 50+ Senior Expo, Southern California’s Premier LIfestyle, Health & Active Aging Expo” will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 18 at the Ventura County Fairgrounds, 10 W. Harbor Blvd., Ventura, in the San…

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by Amigos805.com • July 1, 2015 • Comments Off

> Clinicas del Camino Real Inc. will provide information on Covered California and free health screenings at selected locations throughout the month of July in Ventura County. Click here to find times, dates and locations. > The Ventura County…

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by Amigos805.com • April 30, 2015 • Comments Off

> Clinicas del Camino Real Inc. will provide information on Covered California and free health screenings at selected locations throughout the month of May in Ventura County. Visit http://www.clinicas.org/outreach/calendar/2015-05 to find times, dates and locations. > The Ventura County…

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by Amigos805.com • April 1, 2015 • Comments Off

> Clinicas del Camino Real Inc. will provide information on Covered California and free health screenings at selected locations throughout the month of April in Ventura County. Visit http://www.clinicas.org/outreach/calendar/2015-04 to find times, dates and locations. > The Ventura…

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by Amigos805.com • March 1, 2015 • Comments Off

> Clinicas del Camino Real Inc. will provide information on Covered California and free health screenings at selected locations throughout the month of March in Ventura County. Visit http://www.clinicas.org/outreach/calendar/2015-03 to find times, dates and locations. > The Ventura County…

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by Amigos805.com • February 1, 2015 • Comments Off

> The Ventura County Health Care Agency provides a calendar of upcoming health events, including flu clinics during February, at http://www.vchca.org/events En español > Clinicas del Camino Real Inc. will provide information on Covered California and free health…

Local health information

by Amigos805.com • January 1, 2015 • Comments Off

> Clinicas del Camino Real Inc. will provide information on Covered California and free health screenings at selected locations throughout the month of January in Ventura County. Visit http://www.clinicas.org/outreach/calendar/2015-01 to find times, dates and locations. > The Ventura County…

Local news

by Amigos805.com • December 1, 2014 • Comments Off

CAMARILLO — CSU Channel Islands has been named one of the nation’s top universities for Hispanic students by BestColleges.com, an independent, research-based college-planning website for students and families, university officials reported in a media release. The university ranked 19th on…

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by Amigos805.com • December 1, 2014 • Comments Off

> Clinicas del Camino Real Inc. will provide information on Covered California and free health screenings at selected locations throughout the month of December in Ventura County. Visit http://www.clinicas.org/outreach/calendar/2014-12 to find times, dates and locations. > The Ventura…

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by Amigos805.com • November 1, 2014 • Comments Off

> Clinicas del Camino Real Inc. will provide information on Covered California and free health screenings at selected locations throughout the month of November in Ventura County. Visit http://www.clinicas.org/outreach/calendar/2014-11 to find times, dates and locations. > The Ventura County…

Local news briefs

by Amigos805.com • August 1, 2014 • Comments Off

CAMARILLO — CSU Channel Islands (CI) hosted its second Migrant Summer Leadership Institute (MSLI) for migrant high school students and their parents from July 11-26, university officials reported in a media release. The institute, funded through a grant from the…

Local health information

by Amigos805.com • June 1, 2014 • Comments Off

> Clinicas del Camino Real Inc. will provide information on Covered California and free health screenings at selected locations throughout the month of June in various locations in Ventura County. Visit the organization’s online calendar at http://www.clinicas.org/outreach/calendar/2014-06 to find times,…

Local health information

by Amigos805.com • April 1, 2014 • Comments Off

> “Baby Steps — A Comprehensive Prenatal Progam” will be presented by the Ventura County Health Care Agency at 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 8 at Ventura County Medical Center, 3291 Loma Vista Road, Ventura in the large auditorium. Spanish-, English-…

March cover story: Health care issues take centerstage

by Amigos805.com • March 1, 2014 • Comments Off

Affordable Care Act March 31 deadline, new health agency chief and health plan’s improvement of services top the list By Frank X. Moraga / Amigos805 With the deadline looming for open enrollment in the Health Insurance Marketplace, the announcement of…

Dr. Robert Gonzalez to leave position as director of Ventura County Health Care Agency

by Amigos805.com • November 15, 2013 • Comments Off

VENTURA COUNTY — Dr. Robert Gonzalez will leave his position as director of Ventura County Health Care Agency upon completion of recruitment for his successor, Ventura County Executive Officer Mike Powers announced in a media release on Nov. 14. “Dr. Gonzales…

Rigoberto Vargas named Public Health Director for the Ventura County Health Care Agency

by Amigos805.com • April 5, 2013 • Comments Off

VENTURA COUNTY — Rigoberto Vargas, 44, has been promoted to Public Health Director for the Ventura County Health Care Agency, the agency reported in a media release. The announcement comes as the Ventura County Public Health Department celebrates National Public…