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Kaweah Health named among America’s 100 Best Hospitals

VISALIA – Kaweah Health’s distinction as a top-tier facility puts it among the top 20 hospitals in the state and only hospital in the San Joaquin Valley to earn top 100 honors in the nation. Kaweah Health Medical Center (KHMC) made Healthgrades’ annual list of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for 2023. The distinction launches KHMC into the

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Local officials secure funds for Kaweah Health

WEBAccording to a press release from the Senator’s office, Grove was able to help secure $20.8 million for the Kaweah Delta Health Care District in Visalia and $5.5 …

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Kaweah Delta evolves to Kaweah Health

WEBVISALIA – Kaweah Delta has shed its name of 60 years to become Kaweah Health, updating its branding following recent growth and expansion. In addition to the …

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Kaweah Delta opens Sequoia Health and Wellness Center

WEBAnd just two days into the new year, Kaweah Delta opened its new Sequoia Health and Wellness Center (SHWC) in the former Family Medicine Center, located just …

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Omicron variant lends to renewed push for vaccinations in county

WEBTulare County public health officials detect the COVID-19 omicron variant in the county, continue to press for vaccinations and boosters. TULARE COUNTY – The …

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Three years of Adventist Health in Tulare, more to come

WEBTULARE – Oct. 15 marked three years to the day when critical healthcare services returned to Tulare thanks to faith-based healthcare giant Adventist Health. …

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Hospital: New emergency department is worth the wait

WEBVISALIA – After five years of planning and two years of construction, Kaweah Delta Medical Center will soon open its doors to an expanded, state-of-the-art …

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Kaweah Health approves budget with unprecedented $11.2 million …

WEBHerbst said the health care district could have delivered a break-even budget but that would have required making cuts to employees. Instead, the district decided to …

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Tulare County decides to go forward with new public health clinic

WEBTulare County decides to go forward with new public health clinic. Board of supervisors approve bid to construct a modernized public health clinic on Dinuba …

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Kaweah expands mental health care for community

WEBThe center will provide outpatient therapy and counseling for people of all ages. The 1,200-square-foot center will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday …

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VMC ends partnership with Kaweah Health

WEBKaweah Health CEO Gary Herbst said Visalia Medical Clinic (VMC) is ending its exclusive partnership with the public hospital district by June 30, 2023. The …

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Hospital now allows visitors for COVID-19 patients

WEBBy The Sun-Gazette Staff. 7:53 am, December 29, 2021. Kaweah Health carves out more exceptions allowing two visitors per COVID-19 patients in some …

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Man declared guilty for murder at Visalia gas station

WEBFrancisco Rodriguez receives guilty conviction for fatally shooting a man during a Visalia gas station altercation, faces life in prison VISALIA – A man could be …

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FHCN expands footprint in downtown Visalia

WEBFHCN expands footprint in downtown Visalia. By John Lindt. 6:53 am, September 8, 2021. Family HealthCare Network is building a new site on Bridge Street …

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Ruiz Foods boosts employee benefits with on-site clinic

WEBAdam Peck, executive director of the Workforce Investment Board of Tulare County, calls Ruiz Foods a template for businesses in the community for the dedication …

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Tulare hospital officially part of Adventist Health

WEBTulare is one of the largest hospitals Adventist will operate in and around Tulare County. Tulare’s 112 beds is only second to Hanford’s 174 beds but Tulare will …

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Altura Centers for Health broke ground on long awaited health …

WEBBy Maddi Langton. 2:25 pm, May 23, 2022. Altura Centers for Health finally broke ground on decade long project for their health center campus in Tulare. TULARE …

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Mental health clinic in Visalia to get pharmacy

WEBTulare County Mental Health offers Crisis Response Psychiatric Emergency Team (PET) 24/7 at 520 E. Tulare Ave. in Visalia. Those in need of help can call 1-800 …

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Tulare County HHSA appoints new leadership

WEBThe Tulare County Board of Supervisors appointed Donna Ortiz as the Tulare County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) director. Her new position …

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California raises minimum wage for healthcare workers

WEBCurrently, the minimum wage for healthcare workers in the state averages between $18 to $25 per hour. Beginning June 1, the starting minimum wage for full-time …

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Tulare hospital receives $3 million in lawsuit settlement

WEBTulare Local Hospital District receives $3,000,000 from Baker Hostetler and Bruce Greene, settlement agreement was made in good faith to make the district whole. …

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