Lompoc Hospital District Foundation

04/16/2026

We are very thankful to retired Licensed Educational Psychologist Barry Marks for his helpful and informative discussion Wednesday evening about su***de prevention. Using evidence-based methods, Barry spoke about how to assist people considering su***de and provided examples of phrases and discussion points to use in such a situation. We are thankful for community members such as Barry, who took time to educate our audience on this important topic.

03/19/2026

We are so grateful to W. Scott Burns for his informative lecture Wednesday evening about Fentanyl overdoses and the use of overdose reversal medication such as Naloxone, or Narcan.
Burns spoke as part of the Foundation's Community Education Committee lecture series. He is a member of the Santa Barbara Sunrise Rotary Club and for the past several years has been providing free training to assist people in learning about reversing fentanyl overdoses. He is the California State Director of Rotary Action Group, Addiction Prevention.
Naloxone kits are available free at the LVMC Emergency Department or at the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Department substation on Harris Grade Road. Short educational information will be provided with distribution.
Thank you to all our attendees!

03/09/2026

Sign up now for this wonderful fundraising day of golf, camaraderie and great auction items!

Registration is now open for the Lompoc Hospital District Foundation’s Flower Valley Golf Classic and tickets are available for the tournament’s banquet and auctions on May 29, 2026. The event at the Mission Club in Vandenberg Village is the major fundraising effort of the nonprofit Foundation, ...

03/02/2026

Please join us for this informative lecture on March 18!

As communities across the nation confront the devastating impact of the fentanyl epidemic, the Lompoc Hospital District Foundation offers a free public lecture to provide critical, lifesaving information on how to recognize and respond to an opioid overdose. This educational event begins at 6 p.m. o...

02/24/2026

We are honored to support the mission of expanding healthcare in our community and to be raising funds to help facilitate the opening of the new Lompoc Health - Village Clinic!

Hoisting small sledgehammers and wearing hardhats, leadership and board members of Lompoc Valley Medical Center officially kicked off the “historic” construction and renovation of the new Lompoc Health – Village Center site on Monday. The 15,000-square-foot facility located at Constellation Ro...

02/19/2026

Thank you to the more than 40 attendees at Wednesday evening's "Stop the Bleed" lecture by LVMC's Dr. William Ganske! This educational session informed the audience about the importance of being able to apply lifesaving measures in an emergency, such as adding pressure to a wound, packing a wound with gauze and applying a tourniquet until first responders can arrive.
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02/01/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us today for Nourish Lompoc: Pasta Fagioli at the Dick DeWees Community and Senior Center!
It was wonderful to see community members come together to learn, cook and connect around nutritious food made with locally sourced, seasonal produce.
We are especially grateful to Route One Farmers Market Executive Director Shelby Wild Brown for sharing her cooking expertise and nutrition education, and to LVMC Registered Dietitian Patricia Bergstrom for answering questions and supporting participants throughout the event.
A heartfelt thank-you goes to our sponsors and partners --Lompoc Valley Medical Center, Route One Farmers Market, the Farms Together Program and the City of Lompoc Recreation and Parks Division -- as well as the volunteers who helped make this hands-on experience possible.
From learning new skills to taking home freshly made soup and free produce from the mobile farmers market, this event truly highlighted the power of collaboration in building a healthier community. We appreciate everyone who attended and helped make the day such a success!

01/16/2026

We are pleased to sponsor this free, education afternoon promoting nutrition and fresh produce. Sign up now and join us with Route One Farmers Market for this event.

A unique community experience will blend nutritional education with hands-on learning, using locally sourced fresh produce at “Nourish Lompoc: Pasta Fagioli” on Jan. 31, 2026 at the Dick DeWees Community and Senior Center. The free event runs from 1 to 4 p.m. and RSVPs are recommended but not re...

01/13/2026

We are so grateful to all those who attended our free community lecture Monday evening on “Stroke: Why Every Minute Matters.”
The lecture, presented by the Foundation’s Community Education Committee, featured Lauren Fink, BSN, RN, CNRN, SCRN, the Clinical Manager, Service Line Operations – Neuroscience at Cottage Health in Santa Barbara. Additionally, LVMC Emergency Department Director Ryan Stevens, RN, presented about the hospital’s recertification of its Stroke Ready Hospital designation through the Center for Improvement in Healthcare Quality (CIHQ).
Fink advised people to know the signs of stroke, using the easy-to-remember phrase BE FAST. Stroke symptoms can appear suddenly, and quick action can save a life.
BE FAST stands for:
B — Balance: Sudden loss of balance or coordination
E — Eyes: Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes
F — Face: Face drooping or numbness, especially on one side
A — Arm: Arm or leg weakness or numbness on one side of the body
S — Speech: Slurred speech or difficulty speaking or understanding
T — Time: Call 911 immediately if any of these symptoms appear

01/07/2026

This free, informative community presentation on Monday will help attendees learn to recognize the signs of stroke, covering the FAST/B.E. FAST warning signs and what to do in a stroke emergency. Learning about stroke symptoms and recovery is critical, as stroke is the fifth leading cause of death.

The Lompoc Hospital District Foundation is offering a free community lecture on “Stroke: Why Every Minute Matters.” The special presentation will be held Monday, Jan. 12 at 6 p.m. at the Dick DeWees Community and Senior Center. The center is located at 1120 W. Ocean Ave. While the Foundation’s...

12/18/2025

This week, members of our Foundation team visited Lompoc Valley Medical Center , the Comprehensive Care Center, and Lompoc Health locations to deliver pies as a small gesture of gratitude.

We are truly thankful for the dedicated staff across all facilities and departments who work tirelessly to care for our community every day. It was wonderful to connect with so many team members and share our appreciation in person.

Thank you for all that you do for Lompoc. Your commitment makes a difference.

12/02/2025

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