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Congratulations to Katy Bazylewicz, Chief Marketing Officer and Vice President of Population Health at Cottage Health on...
02/06/2026

Congratulations to Katy Bazylewicz, Chief Marketing Officer and Vice President of Population Health at Cottage Health on being named the 2026 Werft Fellow for Innovative Leadership and the inaugural recipient of the fellowship.

As the 2026 fellow, Katy will explore how leading healthcare innovation hubs bring together hospitals, universities, startups, and investors to accelerate innovation and advance care.

Her work will help inform strategies to strengthen Cottage Health and the Compton Center for Medical Excellence and Innovation.

The fellowship is made possible by the generous support of Ron and Mary Werft.

Cottage Health and Santa Barbara Unified School District have entered a historic partnership to form Cottage Health Care...
02/05/2026

Cottage Health and Santa Barbara Unified School District have entered a historic partnership to form Cottage Health Careers Academy at San Marcos High School, creating a new educational pathway for students interested in pursuing careers in healthcare.

An expanded academy recently launched and is being developed with the support of a $1.5 million gift from Cottage to fund curriculum design, facility improvements, instructional materials, clinical preparation and other educational enhancements.

Currently open to San Marcos High School students in grades 10-12, and for grade 9 beginning this fall, the academy offers courses in a variety of clinical areas to help inspire and prepare students for a range of healthcare careers, including the nursing profession.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/j1iJ50Y96sl

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital is partnering with Vitalant to host a blood drive on Thursday, February 19, 2026, from 3 ...
01/31/2026

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital is partnering with Vitalant to host a blood drive on Thursday, February 19, 2026, from 3 – 7 p.m. Community members are encouraged to register to donate and help save lives.

The Vitalant Bloodmobile will be stationed at the hospital’s main entrance at Castillo and Pueblo Streets.
Schedule an appointment: cottagehealth.org/sbblooddrive

All donors who give blood, platelets or plasma February 1-28, using code GIVELOVE-2026-V when scheduling, will receive a $15 Rewards gift card in appreciation. Details at vitalant.org/FebDonorGift

01/31/2026

Our recent Cottage All-Star Night at UCSB Men’s Basketball was all about celebrating the incredible people who make Cottage Health such a special place. Thank you to everyone who joined us to cheer on UCSB and celebrate our Cottage team. We loved seeing so many Cottage faces in the stands and feeling the love from our community. Special thanks to UCSB athletics for having us.

Join the Cottage Cardiology Clinic Santa Barbara for a FREE virtual Meet the Doctor event featuring Dr. Elizabeth Hutchi...
01/21/2026

Join the Cottage Cardiology Clinic Santa Barbara for a FREE virtual Meet the Doctor event featuring Dr. Elizabeth Hutchins, a board-certified cardiology and cardio-oncology specialist affiliated with Cottage Health.

Thursday, February 19, 2026
4:00–5:00 p.m. | Virtual
Register to receive the event link: cottagehealth.org/heartmtd

Dr. Hutchins, the region’s only cardiologist specializing in cardio-oncology, will share how she partners with oncologists to deliver comprehensive and personalized care.

Participants will learn:
• Why heart health matters before, during and after cancer care
• How coordinated care supports better outcomes
• Practical tips to help protect your heart

Live Q&A included, with the opportunity to ask questions in a confidential setting.

01/17/2026

Mark your calendars for March 7, 2026! The 2026 Party of the Year is back, and this year we’re focused on meeting the critical needs of children in our community. Join us for an inspiring evening in support of Cottage Children’s Medical Center and the dedicated caregivers who make healing possible.

Visit cottagehealth.org/tiaraball for more information about the event and sponsorship opportunities. We can’t wait to see you there!

We are proud to recognize Criss, a nurse in the Pre/Post-Surgical Unit (PPSU) and recent DAISY Award recipient. She was ...
01/11/2026

We are proud to recognize Criss, a nurse in the Pre/Post-Surgical Unit (PPSU) and recent DAISY Award recipient. She was nominated by a grateful family member who shared the following:

“My wife was scheduled for a biopsy. During the preoperative preparations, Nurse Criss observed that my wife was not acting normally. Demonstrating exceptional clinical intuition, she requested a triage assessment for further evaluation. What followed was a rapid and lifesaving diagnostic sequence that confirmed the presence of a tumor. Thanks to Nurse Criss’ immediate action, my wife received timely treatment, and a follow-up showed a dramatic improvement in the size of the tumor.

Today, my wife is making significant strides toward recovery. This extraordinary outcome was only possible because Nurse Criss did not overlook subtle clinical signs. Her attention to detail and proactive care exemplify the highest standards of nursing practice and patient advocacy. Our family owes Nurse Criss a debt of gratitude we can never fully repay. Her vigilance gave my wife a second chance at life. Please extend our heartfelt thanks and recognize her as the silent hero she is.”

Please join us in congratulating Criss. We are grateful for the dedication, vigilance, and compassion she brings to her patients each day.

We are expanding access to care in Ventura County! Cottage Primary Care – Ventura is now open, and Dr. Arielle Kanner is...
01/10/2026

We are expanding access to care in Ventura County!

Cottage Primary Care – Ventura is now open, and Dr. Arielle Kanner is welcoming new patients.
Dr. Kanner provides primary care for adults 18+, including preventive care, routine visits, chronic condition management, screenings and vaccinations.

Cottage Primary Care – Ventura
4360 E Main St, Unit B2A
Ventura, CA
(Located inside Cottage Urgent Care Ventura)

To schedule an appointment, call 805-563-7010 or visit cottagehealth.org/primarycare.

This week, our community comes together to remember, honor and support one another.We are proud to support Raising Our L...
01/09/2026

This week, our community comes together to remember, honor and support one another.

We are proud to support Raising Our Light, a commemorative event marking eight years since the 1/9 Debris Flow. The gathering will honor the 23 lives lost and reflect on the strength and resilience of the Montecito community.

Montecito Union School
Friday, January 9
6:00 p.m.

Grotenhuis Pediatric Clinics have a new home!Our clinics have moved into a new, modern space designed to support coordin...
01/07/2026

Grotenhuis Pediatric Clinics have a new home!
Our clinics have moved into a new, modern space designed to support coordinated, high-quality care for children, bringing all 15 pediatric specialties together under one roof.

The new clinic features expanded exam rooms, specialty testing spaces, an infusion suite, and convenient underground parking.

New location:
Grotenhuis Pediatric Clinics
Cottage Medical Clinics – Santa Barbara (Second Floor)
2401 Bath Street, Santa Barbara

Learn more: cottagehealth.org/ccmc

Hello, 2026!Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital rang in 2026 by welcoming its first baby of the year.New parents, Jessica and...
01/01/2026

Hello, 2026!
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital rang in 2026 by welcoming its first baby of the year.

New parents, Jessica and Laurence welcomed their first child, a baby girl named Isla, at 4:41 am on Thursday, January 1, 2026. Weighing 9 pounds and measuring 20.5 inches, Baby Isla’s arrival marked an exciting start to the new year.

Join us in congratulating the new parents!

01/01/2026

It was a year of meaningful milestones, made possible by our dedicated teams and our community. Thank you for being part of our 2025.

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Mission Statement: To provide superior health care for and improve the health of our communities through a commitment to our core values of excellence, integrity, and compassion. Founded in 1888, the not-for-profit Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital has been serving the community for more than 125 years. Cottage Health, formed in 1996 as the not-for-profit parent organization of Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital and its affiliated Cottage Children’s Medical Center and Cottage Rehabilitation Hospital, Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital, and Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital, is guided by a volunteer board of directors from the greater Santa Barbara community.