Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital

11/08/2025

Join us for the next virtual Outlook Speakers Series session:

Monday, November 10, 2025
5:30 – 6:30 p.m. (on Zoom)
Register: cottagehealth.org/outlook

Discover how overcoming limiting beliefs and a fear-based mindset can help prevent falls, boost confidence and keep you moving with vitality.

Presenter: Mayra Vazquez, RN, Injury Prevention, Outreach & Education Coordinator at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital.

11/02/2025

Cottage Health team members from across departments and Star Wars characters from the 501st Legion joined together for a day of fall fun with our pediatric patients!

Festivities included a Trick-or-Treating Parade, “Reverse Trick-or-Treating,” a Star Wars meet-and-greet, and fall crafts, bringing joy to patients and staff throughout the unit. The 501st Legion also stopped by the NICU, where the NICU Shared Governance Team created custom baby costumes.

11/01/2025

Thank you for helping make our Sneak Peek & Treats event celebrating the new Grotenhuis Pediatric Clinics a great success!

10/31/2025

Thank you to everyone who joined us at our Sneak Peek & Treats event at the new Grotenhuis Pediatric Clinics! It was great sharing our future space with you and seeing all the creativity that went into the amazing costumes. We are excited to announce our Costume Contest Winners!

The winning costumes🏆:
1st Place – Levi & Penelope as Prince’s Purple Rain
2nd Place – August as Opossum in a Trash Can
3rd Place – Everly as a Costco Sample Station Employee
4th Place – Norman as Russell from Up

10/29/2025

We look forward to seeing you today!

Come tour the new Cottage Grotenhuis Pediatric Clinics and celebrate this exciting new space at our FREE community event!

Wednesday, October 29 | 3:00–6:00 p.m.
2401 Bath Street, Santa Barbara
(Across from Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital)

Bring the family for an afternoon of Halloween fun, treats, and activities, including:
- Face painting
- Balloon artist
- Crafts for all ages
- Treats and refreshments
- Giveaways
- Costume contest with a grand prize Nintendo Switch!

No reservation required. Free parking available. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

10/29/2025

Please join us in welcoming two new specialists to the Cottage Cardiology Clinic team!

Dr. Elizabeth Hutchins, cardiologist specializing in cardio-oncology
Dr. Chee Yuan Ng, cardiac electrophysiologist

Their expertise expands our clinic’s specialized cardiovascular services for patients across
the Central Coast. Learn more about our team at cottagehealth.org/heart

10/22/2025

Join us at our next Bariatric Surgery Support Group with guest speaker Jenny Schatzle, Confidence & Self-Love Speaker, Coach and Motivator.

October 29, 2025 | 5:30–6:30 p.m. via Zoom

Jenny will cover:
- Regaining muscle mass
- Managing joint pain
- Goal setting and motivation

Join Zoom Meeting via Zoom.
Enter Meeting ID: 857 612 4037 or click https://cottagehealth.zoom.us/j/8576124037

10/18/2025

Join Cottage Health for a free community event at the new Grotenhuis Pediatric Clinics before it opens for care!

Wednesday, October 29 | 3:00–6:00 p.m.
2401 Bath Street, Santa Barbara (Across from Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital)

Bring the family for an afternoon of Halloween fun, treats, and activities, including:
- Face painting
- Balloon artist
- Crafts for all ages
- Treats and refreshments
- Giveaways
- Costume contest with a grand prize Nintendo Switch!

No reservation required. Free parking available. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Come tour the new Cottage Grotenhuis Pediatric Clinics and celebrate this exciting new space!

10/17/2025

Cottage Rehabilitation Hospital celebrated National Rehabilitation Awareness Week (NRAW) by honoring the field of medical rehabilitation and the dedicated team members who make positive outcomes possible. The event recognized patients who have overcome life-changing illness or injury, as well as individuals who have made significant contributions to improving the lives of people living with disabilities.

Congratulations to this year’s award recipients:
- Physician of the Year – N. Nicole Moayeri, MD
- Team Members of the Year – Josie Lopez & Brad Franzen
- Volunteer of the Year – Phil Hons
- Inpatient of the Year – Sonja Schuster
-Keck Center Outpatient of the Year – Jerry Colyer
- Advocate of the Year – Peter Schuster
- Community Empowerment Award – Grace Fisher
- Philanthropist of the Year – Nina Terzian

10/16/2025

FREE Virtual “Meet the Doctor”
Knee Pain: Common Causes and Treatment

Thursday, November 6 | 4:00–5:00 p.m.
Register: cottagehealth.org/orthomtd

Join us for a free online seminar with Dr. James (Jimmy) Bailey, board-certified orthopedic surgeon affiliated with Cottage Health.

Learn about:
- Common causes of knee pain
- Sprains, strains, and other injuries
- The latest treatment options
- Tips for injury prevention

Plus: Live Q&A with Dr. Bailey where participants can ask questions confidentially.

10/15/2025

Early detection saves lives.
Regular mammograms remain the most important tool for catching breast cancer early.

10/11/2025

Cottage Health’s Trauma Services and partner agencies’ car seat safety experts joined families at the Goleta Community Center for free car seat inspections—helping ensure every child rides safely.

Car safety experts are offering free inspections to ensure they are properly installed. Officials at Cottege Care say 80% of car seats are not installed properly.