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Simi Valley hospital debuts high-tech surgical robot
WebSimi Valley hospital debuts high-tech surgical robot. Local woman is one of the first patients in the nation to benefit from new surgical tool. April 06, 2024. HEALING TOUCH—Patient Gigi Beene and Dr. Andrea Pakula. Courtesy of Alicia Gonzalez Adventist Health Simi Valley. Adventist Health Simi Valley is leading the way again as one of only
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Hospital, health insurance impasse solved
WebAfter nearly a year of negotiations, culminating in a three-week deadlock, Blue Shield of California and Adventist Health approved a new agreement on Dec. 22. This agreement, which is retroactive to Dec. 1, allows people who are insured by Blue Shield to receive medical services at Simi Valley Hospital without facing out-of-network fees. It …
High-tech Hub allows Simi surgeons to collaborate with others in …
WebTEAMWORK—Dr. Andrea Pakula, a robotic surgery specialist, performs hernia surgery using the Intuitive Hub collaboration tool. Adventist Health Simi Valley is the first hospital in California to use the new technology, allowing their surgeons to seamlessly share high-definition surgical videos and collaborate in real time, regardless of their …
Adventist Health Simi to shut down maternity ward
WebServices for mothers-to-be and newborns will be limited to emergencies at Adventist Health Simi Valley starting May 8 when the hospital closes its labor/delivery and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit facilities. In 2008, the maternity center was moved to the hospital’s new Patient Care Tower, where the neonatal unit was opened to care for …
Medical team provides on-the-spot care to unhoused community
WebA group of doctors, nurses, mental health specialists and substance abuse counselors provided assistance to individuals experiencing homelessness in Simi Valley during a Backpack Medicine outreach on Mon., March 21. The group gathered at the Emergency Operations Center of the Simi Valley Police Department. After a short …
Wellness event for adults 50+ to feature free screenings
WebThe Simi Valley Council On Aging and Adventist Health Simi Valley will host the 2023 Wellness Expo from 8 a.m. to noon Wed., May 17 outdoors in the Civic Center Plaza, 2929 Tapo Canyon Road. The event will provide information about health and wellness resources to adults 50 and older. Seniors can visit exhibitors offering
The beat of life
WebHERO BOUQUETS— Nurse Sylvia Curran, right, director of the Cardiac Cath Lab at Adventist Health Simi Valley, hands flowers to Lisa Morse-Huey, left, Erin Huey and Rebekka Armstrong during a ceremony at Adventist Health on Feb. 2 for their work in helping save the life of John Huey, below, following his heart attack.
Keep on moving, it’s good for you
WebBody Brain Train, a nonprofit in Simi Valley dedicated to the health and wellness of seniors, including people living with Parkinson’s disease and other neurological disorders, hosted its second annual Punchathon fundraiser April 20 at CKO Kickboxing. People came together to punch heavy bags for 90 minutes straight while inGold structors …
Hospital offering free programs
WebSimi Valley Hospital will offer the following free community presentations. •Simi Valley interventional cardiologist Thanh Nguyen, D.O., will lead a free education session on heart health to help families lead a healthy lifestyle from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Mon., Feb. 24 in the community room of the Simi Valley Library, 2969 Tapo Canyon Road. …
Searching for a solution to the city’s heroin problem
WebBRAINSTORMING SESSION—U.S. Rep. Steve Knight hosts a special meeting of the Simi Valley Task Force on Heroin Prevention in his Los Angeles Avenue office Nov. 24 to get a better sense of the city’s drug problem and attempt tofind solutions at the federal level.The rampant use of heroin among Simi Valley’s youth is no secret,
One-stop shop for teen wellness
WebFor more information, contact the Youth Council Coordinator at [email protected] or call (805) 583-6766. Teenagers can earn school credits and learn about a variety of health-related topics at the second annual Teen Wellness Night, which is set to take place from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Fri., May 17, outside the Simi Valley Public …
Cajun Fest’s Gator Run includes health expo
WebThe annual Cajun Fest will feature a Health & Fitness Expo in Simi Valley on Sat. and Sun., April 25 and 26 in conjunction with the Gator Run 5K and 10K runs on Sunday. The expo will take place from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday at the Simi Valley Town Center Mall and from 6 to 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Rancho Santa Susana Community …
Local medical closet lends equipment at no charge
WebThe community service center/medical closet at 1636 Sinaloa Road in Simi Valley is lending out free durable medical equipment, including walkers, wheelchairs, crutches, canes, bedside commodes, shower seats and pressure prevention air mattresses along with hospital beds. Incontinence pads and pants are on hand. An abundance of …
Event celebrates women’s health
WebHELPFUL LADIES—From left, Marie Bennet, Sue Martinez and Kris Scott volunteer for various causes locally, including Adventist Health Simi Valley’s Power of Pink. Courtesy of Adventist Health Adventist Health Simi Valley will present its annual Power of Pink event spotlighting women’s health and breast cancer awareness from 4 to 7 p.m. Wed., Oct. 11 at
Balancing health and financial needs
WebThe April 3 Acorn included a letter to the editor titled “Profits vs. health.” The writer makes the argument that in our fight against COVID-19, citizens are either concerned with human life or they are solely interested in their personal financial interests. The false dichotomy presented by the writer suggesting that we must take an
Taking health to heart
WebPhotos by WENDY PIERRO/Acorn Newspapers YOU GOTTA HAVE MILES AND MILES OF THIS—Answer: What is heart? Simi Valley resident Louise Bennion, above left,and P.K. Rugh of Westlake Village were the first-place team in a heart trivia contest at Simi Valley Hospital during the Start! Ventura County Heart Walk Kickoff Aug. 15. Ally …
Alliance of Future Physicians hosts training event for high schoolers
Webon April 27, 2024. Local students interested in pursuing a career in medicine can get insights into what it takes to become a doctor during a free event hosted by the High School Alliance of Future Physicians. The event, sponsored by MedSchoolCoach, will be held from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Sat., May 11 at Royal High School, 1402 Royal Ave., Simi Valley.
Santa Susana High students present STEAM Expo and Health Fair
WebTake a deep dive into the worlds of science, technology, engineering, arts, mathematics and healthcare when Santa Susana High School students present their eighth annual STEAM Expo and Health Fair from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sat., March 16 at the school, 3570 Cochran St., Simi Valley. The free event features a variety of hands-on
Students present STEAM Expo and Health Fair
WebThe fields of science, technology, engineering, arts, mathematics and healthcare converge during Santa Susana High’s eighth annual STEAM Expo & Health Fair from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sat., March 16 at the school, 3570 Cochran St., Simi Valley. The free event, put together by SSHS students, will feature a variety of hands-on activities and
State-sponsored healthcare is a mess
WebRegarding a Dec. 30, 2023 letter titled “Make health care accessible to all,” suggesting that the U.S. join the “civilized worlds,” a not-for-profit system. It’s questionable how the government of a country of almost half a billion people would create such free-for-all healthcare delivery. For instance, Sweden, with a population of 10.5 million has universal
History’s caretaker
WebPatricia Havens Acorn file photo Patricia Havens has devoted so many decades to researching and documenting Simi Valley’s history that her own story has long since become entwined in local lore. Though born in Arkansas, Havens has lived in Ventura County since 1937 and in Simi since 1943. Growing up, she hung on every word
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