Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital

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Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital is a 450-bed acute care teaching hospital and trauma center, the largest of its kind between Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay Area. The hospital was founded in 1888 by 50 women determined to provide a healthcare facility for the growing community of Santa Barbara. Now with annual admissions of more than 20,000 patients, nearly 73,000 emergency department visits, and 2,400 births, Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital is renowned for the breadth of its services.

This holiday season, our NICU team arranged a special visit from Santa, giving families the option to capture their baby...
12/21/2025

This holiday season, our NICU team arranged a special visit from Santa, giving families the option to capture their baby’s first holiday photo. Babies were photographed with stockings and knit beanies handmade by our volunteers.

Our Maternity unit also joined in the tradition, with every baby born in December receiving a handmade stocking as a keepsake for their family.

We’re grateful to our volunteers and teams who make these moments possible.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this year’s toy drive a success. Your gifts will brighten the days of children at ...
12/20/2025

Thank you to everyone who helped make this year’s toy drive a success. Your gifts will brighten the days of children at Cottage Children’s Medical Center all year long. Special thanks to our community partners, hospital leadership team, and volunteers for their incredible support.

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital is now offering histotripsy, an innovative non-invasive treatment for liver tumors. SBCH ...
12/20/2025

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital is now offering histotripsy, an innovative non-invasive treatment for liver tumors. SBCH is one of the few hospitals in the country using this focused ultrasound technology—and the only provider between Southern and Northern California.

Histotripsy precisely targets and breaks down tumor tissue without heat, radiation, incisions, or needles. For many patients, it offers a new option when surgery isn’t possible.

Learn more at cottagehealth.org/histotripsy.

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital has been named a 2025 Top Teaching Hospital by The Leapfrog Group, a national leader in e...
12/17/2025

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital has been named a 2025 Top Teaching Hospital by The Leapfrog Group, a national leader in evaluating hospital quality and patient safety.

Out of thousands of hospitals nationwide, we are proud to be:
▪️ One of only 73 hospitals in the U.S. recognized
▪️ One of just 20 in California

“Our residency programs have long been a point of pride for Cottage, and this recognition affirms the daily contributions of our faculty, staff, and resident physicians in delivering high-quality care,” said Barbara Conviser, Vice President, Quality Support Services.

Learn more about our residency programs: cottagehealth.org/residency-programs

Our NICU team recently received a meaningful gift honoring the life and legacy of Vivian Buetel, a beloved NICU nurse wh...
12/12/2025

Our NICU team recently received a meaningful gift honoring the life and legacy of Vivian Buetel, a beloved NICU nurse whose compassion continues to make an impact even after her passing.

Vivian was an organ donor, and her generosity saved multiple lives. She was honored with a floral portrait created in her memory that adorned OneLegacy's Donate Life Rose Parade float.

One of her organ recipients partnered with OneLegacy to present the floragraph to the NICU team as a remembrance of the colleague, friend, and caregiver who meant so much to so many. Vivian’s family, colleagues, and two of her organ recipients were present for the presentation.

The floragraph is framed and displayed in the NICU as a tribute to Vivian and the many lives she touched.

Join us for a Virtual Car Seat Safety Class December 16, 2025 | 5 - 6 p.m. $25 per registration Register today at cotta...
12/07/2025

Join us for a Virtual Car Seat Safety Class
December 16, 2025 | 5 - 6 p.m.
$25 per registration
Register today at cottagehealth.org/carseatsafety

Cottage Health’s Virtual Car Seat Safety Class will help parents or caregivers keep children safe with the proper use of their car seat. Learning the core basics of car seat safety is a valuable skill for keeping your children safe on the road throughout childhood.

To schedule an appointment in Spanish, please call Mayra Vazquez at 805-569-7478 or email m8vazque@sbch.org.

*Registration closes 36 hours before class

A stomachache led five-year-old Miles and his family to Cottage Urgent Care, where the team quickly identified appendici...
12/06/2025

A stomachache led five-year-old Miles and his family to Cottage Urgent Care, where the team quickly identified appendicitis and sent him straight to the Cottage ER. There they found exceptional medical care, comfort and compassion, and Miles made a fast recovery. Miles’ five-day stay in Pediatrics at Cottage was so positive, he keeps a memento box with his admissions bracelet, the teddy bear he received and his hospital gown.

From the Birth Center to the Mother Infant Unit, to Cottage Children’s Medical Center and Grotenhuis Pediatric Specialty Clinics, our staff is honored to offer care and compassion to children in all stages of their lives.

Learn more at cottagehealth.org/childrens

Upcoming Outlook Speaker Series: Enjoy the Gift of Music and ConversationMonday, December 8, 20255:30 – 6:30 p.m.Registe...
12/06/2025

Upcoming Outlook Speaker Series:
Enjoy the Gift of Music and Conversation
Monday, December 8, 2025
5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Register: cottagehealth.org/outlook

Join us for an evening with Victor McConnell as he shares his remarkable story and plays the piano. Victor embodies making the most of each day, utilizes his one hand to be a pianist, photographer, videographer, IT specialist and much more.

This is a special, virtual gathering to wrap up the 2025 Outlook Speakers Series. With each Outlook meeting, we hope you gain ideas for ways to make the most of each day.

This make a gift to help Cottage continue providing the highest level of care for our patients, right here on the Cent...
12/02/2025

This make a gift to help Cottage continue providing the highest level of care for our patients, right here on the Central Coast. Your support helps us invest in life-saving technology, expand access to care, and take care of our youngest patients, close to home – innovations that improve the health of our community.
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When Natalie was four, her joyful voice fell silent. She was taken to the hospital with pneumonia and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). Her oxygen levels dropped dangerously low, and her left lung collapsed. Thanks to generous donor support, Cottage was ready. Our donor-supported pediatric ambulance brought her safely to Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, providing critical care and comfort along the way. She was admitted to the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, where she was cared for by our team of experts who specialize in children’s emergencies. Natalie received the lifesaving, compassionate care she needed—just in time and close to home. Today, Natalie is doing well and thriving.
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For Nina, life has always been full of movement. As a master gardener, devoted volunteer, and passionate philanthropist, she has spent her life cultivating beauty and connection. But one rainy morning, everything changed. While preparing for a visit from her granddaughter, Nina slipped and fell. Her knee shattered on impact, and she had to be rushed to Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital and underwent emergency surgery. At Cottage Rehabilitation Hospital (CRH), Nina found more than expert care. She found compassion, connection, and strength to move forward. From physical therapists to aides, every person helped her rebuild confidence—step by step.
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Carlyle has spent most of his life under the wide-open skies of the Santa Ynez Valley—working the land, running his art business, and raising a family. But one quiet evening, everything changed in an instant. He was having a stroke. No warning. No time to waste. What saved him was fast, expert care—just minutes away at Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital. From there, he was transferred to Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital for specialized stroke care, followed by intensive therapy at Cottage Rehabilitation Hospital. Every day was a fight—to walk, speak, and reclaim the life he loved. Today, Carlyle is enjoying life, thanks to the care he received.

To learn more about these stories, and ways you can help, visit cottagehealth.org/giving

Cottage Children’s Medical Center was proud to sponsor UCSB Arts & Lectures' Disney’s Moana Live-to-Film Concert — an af...
11/27/2025

Cottage Children’s Medical Center was proud to sponsor UCSB Arts & Lectures' Disney’s Moana Live-to-Film Concert — an afternoon filled with laughter, music, and joy 🌊🎶💙

At CCMC, care goes beyond medicine. It’s about creating moments of connection, hope, and childhood wonder.

And coming this winter — we’re opening the new Grotenhuis Pediatric Clinics! With 15 pediatric specialties under one roof, double the exam room capacity, and a playful ocean-themed design, families across the Central Coast can count on Cottage for world-class care close to home. 🐠🏥💫

With support from community members like you, we’re building brighter futures for our youngest residents. 💖

We are proud to share that Giuseppina (Jo) D’Ambrosio, Director of Hospitality & Environmental Services at Cottage Healt...
11/25/2025

We are proud to share that Giuseppina (Jo) D’Ambrosio, Director of Hospitality & Environmental Services at Cottage Health, was honored last month by the Hospital Association of Southern California (HASC) as one of the 2025 My SoCal Hospital Heroes.

Jo has played an important role in strengthening operations across Cottage Health. One of her most transformational achievements is her leadership of the Cottage Family Suites program. She was instrumental in redesigning and expanding the program, guiding its transition into a fully donor-funded, 12-suite accommodation near Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. The suites provide a reliable landing place for those with loved ones in intensive and critical care units, giving them a steady, nearby space to stay close during difficult moments.

Please join us in congratulating Jo on this well-deserved recognition.

11/24/2025

Cottage OB/Gyn Clinic, a women-led practice dedicated to complete OB/Gyn care in a supportive, patient-centered environment. Learn more at cottagehealth.org/obgyn

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Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital is a 450-bed acute care teaching hospital and trauma center, the largest of its kind between Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay Area. The hospital was founded in 1888 by 50 women determined to provide a healthcare facility for the growing community of Santa Barbara. Now with annual admissions of more than 20,000 patients, nearly 73,000 emergency department visits, and 2,400 births, Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital is renowned for the breadth of its services.