Adventist Health in Central California

01/03/2026

“Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” — Joshua 1:9

01/01/2026

Happy New Year from Adventist Health! As we welcome 2026, we celebrate fresh starts and simple steps toward better health. Whether it’s eating more vegetables, walking each day, or making time to rest, start with your “why” and carry it forward. Together, we can build stronger communities and create brighter tomorrows. Read our blog for tips to stay motivated all year long: ahlink.org/3ZOoTmm

12/31/2025

As we close out the year, our hearts are full of gratitude.

Thank you to our 8,000 dedicated team members across the Central Valley for bringing our mission to life through compassion, skill, and commitment to whole-person care. To the two million patients who placed their trust in us, thank you for allowing us to support your health journey. And to all our partners, vendors, donors, and friends, thank you for sharing an incredible year with Adventist Health.

While each year brings new challenges, it also brings moments of healing, progress, and celebration. Through it all, our mission remains clear: to live God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope in the people and communities we serve.

We’re honored to continue serving the Central Valley in 2026 and we wish you a happy and healthy new year from all of us at Adventist Health.

12/31/2025

Curious what a future in healthcare could look like?

Students across the Central Valley can explore real-world healthcare careers through Adventist Health’s new workforce development program called LAUNCH (Learning and Understanding New Careers in Healthcare). This opportunity will allow students, who are 16 years of age or older, to receive hands-on experience and a behind-the-scenes look at both clinical and non-clinical career paths. 🚀

Applications for our Hanford and Bakersfield campuses are now open! The deadline for the first round is this Sunday, January 4, 2026. Learn more and apply today at ahlink.org/4pHesw2

12/31/2025

While most stockings are hung by the chimney with care, ours are filled with the most precious gifts — little bundles of joy welcomed this holiday season at our Family Birth Center at Adventist Health Ukiah Valley!

Baby Lilah is heading home snuggled in a special stocking, thanks to a decades-long tradition led by our labor and delivery team. Long-time nurse Teresa Keffeler lovingly sews the stockings, while Sarah Davis, OB Tech, and Jacqueline Graumann, RN, craft the festive hats. It’s a tradition our nurses look forward to every year — and one that brings joy to families and caregivers alike.

12/30/2025

For Rebecca Kawagoe, DO, family medicine is about partnership and caring for the whole person. She values the opportunity to support patients through every stage of life, combining hands-on care with a thoughtful, whole-body approach to health and wellness. Inspired by the people she serves and the community she cares for, she brings curiosity, compassion, and purpose into every visit. She is honored to walk alongside patients as a trusted partner in their health journey.

For more information or to make an appointment, visit AdventistHealth.org/RKawagoe.

12/30/2025

Students in Central California can skyrocket their healthcare careers with Adventist Health's new workforce development program: LAUNCH (Learning and Understanding New Careers in Healthcare). 🚀

This hands-on program will help students aged 16 and older explore clinical and non-clinical careers in healthcare.

Applications for Hanford and Bakersfield campuses are now open! Deadline for the first round is January 4, 2026. Learn more and apply today at ahlink.org/4pHesw2

12/30/2025

12/29/2025

What a wonderful finish to our holiday toy drive at Adventist Health Glendale last week!

Thank you to the Emergency Department for leading the charge, and a huge thank you to everyone who generously donated to make this our most successful toy drive ever!

Once again, we are grateful to have partnered with the Glendale Fire Department and ABC7 to support the Spark of Love and a brighten the season for local kids and teens. 🎁

12/29/2025

On January 5, the Quick Care office at Visalia Medical Clinic will have new hours to serve you. We will be open Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Saturday - Sunday 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. We can care for any non-life-threatening conditions for all ages that include:

• Ear infections
• Cold, Fever, Flu
• Minor burns and cuts
• Skin infections and rashes
• UTI symptoms and more

Our office is located at the east entrance of Visalia Medical Clinic at 5400 W. Hillsdale Ave. We accept most commercial insurances and are available on a walk-in basis. Learn more by visiting: ahlink.org/3L2STYc

12/27/2025

For Lawrence Allenger, NP, caring for patients goes beyond a single visit. It is about listening closely, communicating clearly, and working as a team to support each person’s physical and emotional well-being. Grounded in family and guided by compassion, he approaches every day with the goal of helping patients feel informed, supported, and confident in their health when they leave the clinic. We are grateful for providers like Lawrence who bring dedication, heart, and purpose to the care they deliver at Adventist Health Dinuba Plaza.

For more information or to make an appointment, visit AdventistHealth.org/LAllenger.

12/26/2025

Lisa Curtis, Epic Credential Trainer at Adventist Health, joins host Japhet De Oliveira for a heartfelt conversation about her creative approach to work, her recent and successful battle with stage one ovarian cancer, the emotional experience of her mother's passing shortly after her sons were born, and the power of personal growth and resilience.

Listen here: ahlink.org/4q8VE9c

12/26/2025

The holiday spirit has been shining bright at our Visalia Medical Clinic! ✨

Team members and their families came together to celebrate the season with warm cups of hot cocoa, sweet treats, ornament-making, and plenty of smiles during photos with Santa. Moments like these fill our campus with joy and remind us how meaningful it is to celebrate together. Thank you to everyone who helped make this gathering so special. Wishing everyone a joyful and heart-filled holiday. 🎄

12/25/2025

“Let the heavens rejoice, let the earth be glad; let the sea resound, and all that is in it. Let the fields be jubilant, and everything in them; let all the trees of the forest sing for joy.” - Psalm 96: 11-12

Wishing you and your family joy, peace, and love this Christmas season.

12/24/2025

Wishing you and your family a little shake of wonder and a lot of Christmas cheer.

12/23/2025

This season, our Giving Tree program at Adventist Health Castle is bringing hope to more than 100 individuals, 48 families, and several local pantries, because real health is more than medicine. It's kindness in action.

12/23/2025

We share a lot during the holidays: joy, gifts, laughter, fun. But it can be hard to share our struggles, which can include depression and anxiety for many of us. You aren’t alone if you’re experiencing challenges with your mental health, and support from a healthcare provider and your loved ones can make a difference.

There is hope. Start by learning more and taking a depression risk assessment at AdventistHealth.org/MentalHealth.

12/23/2025

The simple act of cooking together reminds us that the holidays are about experiencing connection as much as celebration.

In this video, Kerry L. Heinrich, Adventist Health President and CEO, and his wife Judy keep the traditions of his grandmother alive by making German pickles and a beautiful Kransekake out of butter cookies.

Find their recipes here: ahlink.org/4p8YIBo

12/20/2025

"Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself." — Matthew 6:34

12/19/2025

Join host Japhet De Oliveira as he sits down with Sheri Dungan, System Emergency Department Specialist at Adventist Health, for an inspiring conversation about embracing joy, the power of gratitude, building meaningful relationships, and the intentional choices that shape a purpose-filled life.

Listen here: ahlink.org/453BmWx