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Join us for the Annual Mental Health Fair Saturday, May 210 a.m. – 2 p.m.Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, Burtness Audito...
04/19/2026

Join us for the Annual Mental Health Fair
Saturday, May 2
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, Burtness Auditorium

This free community event brings together local organizations and resources to help educate and support mental health and substance use awareness. Connect with agencies, explore available services, and learn more about caring for your mental well-being.

Speakers:
Advancing the Treatment of Difficult-to-Treat Depression
Monica Rettenmier, MD, Cottage Health

Anxiety and Stress Management in Current Times
Adam Awerbuch, MD, Cottage Health

No registration required. Walk-ins welcome.

Meet Dr. Vejas Skripkus!Board-certified family medicine physician Dr. Skripkus recently joined Cottage Health and is see...
04/18/2026

Meet Dr. Vejas Skripkus!

Board-certified family medicine physician Dr. Skripkus recently joined Cottage Health and is seeing patients at Cottage Primary Care – Santa Barbara – Bath St. He brings a passion for preventive care, whole-family health, and helping patients stay well at every stage of life.

To schedule an appointment or more information, call 805-569-7227 or visit cottagehealth.org/primarycare

Join Cottage Cardiology Clinic for a FREE virtual Meet the Doctor event focused on advances in atrial fibrillation (AFib...
04/15/2026

Join Cottage Cardiology Clinic for a FREE virtual Meet the Doctor event focused on advances in atrial fibrillation (AFib) treatment.

Thursday, April 16, 2026
4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Register: cottagehealth.org/heartmtd

Dr. Chee Yuan Ng, a board-certified cardiologist and cardiac electrophysiologist, will discuss caring for the heart, from prevention to intervention, and share insights on the causes, symptoms, treatment strategies and stroke prevention related to AFib.

Participants will also have the opportunity to ask questions during a live Q&A session.

04/10/2026

The weather has been beautiful, and we’ve been loving time outdoors ☀️ As you head out for a hike, camping trip, or nature walk, be mindful of increased snake activity. Stay alert, keep a safe distance, and enjoy the outdoors safely.

This Doctor’s Day, we’re recognizing the physicians who care for our patients across Cottage Health and the communities ...
03/30/2026

This Doctor’s Day, we’re recognizing the physicians who care for our patients across Cottage Health and the communities we serve. Whether it’s a routine visit or a life-changing moment, they’re there, bringing skill, judgment and a steady presence when it matters most. We’re grateful for all they do, every day.

This month, we celebrate the impact of our Medical Social Workers at Cottage Health.A vital part of the care team, they ...
03/27/2026

This month, we celebrate the impact of our Medical Social Workers at Cottage Health.

A vital part of the care team, they support patients and families through complex medical and emotional challenges with compassion and expertise.

Join us in celebrating Social Work Month and our team for the difference they make every day!

Cottage Health has appointed Melissa Ruiz, MD, MPH, as the Endowed Chair of the Pediatric Residency Program. The appoint...
03/26/2026

Cottage Health has appointed Melissa Ruiz, MD, MPH, as the Endowed Chair of the Pediatric Residency Program. The appointment honors both Dr. Ruiz’ contributions to medical education and the generosity of Lalage and Steven Rales, whose support has made the endowed position possible.

The endowed position will strengthen Cottage’s graduate medical education program by promoting excellence and innovation in pediatric training—supporting research, specialized education, and advanced technology.

Endowed chairs are among the most prestigious honors a physician and program can receive. In addition to recognizing excellence, endowed positions help attract and retain top medical talent by supporting innovation, collaboration, and the advancement of medical education — ensuring that programs like Cottage’s continue to thrive for generations.

Cottage Health and the Women’s Brain Health Initiative will host the 12th Annual Collaborative Research Symposium on Fri...
03/25/2026

Cottage Health and the Women’s Brain Health Initiative will host the 12th Annual Collaborative Research Symposium on Friday, April 3, 2026. While in-person attendance is at capacity, virtual attendance is available from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

The symposium will explore key issues in women’s health across the lifespan, with a focus on three primary themes: reproductive and maternal health, mental health and neurological conditions, and population health and health disparities.

The event will feature a keynote address by Carolee Lee, founder of Women’s Health Access Matters (WHAM), a nonprofit dedicated to advancing women’s health research through data-driven strategies.

Registration and session information are available at cottagehealth.org/research2026.

At 26 weeks pregnant, Faviola arrived at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital with swelling, shortness of breath and dangerous...
03/21/2026

At 26 weeks pregnant, Faviola arrived at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital with swelling, shortness of breath and dangerously high blood pressure. Diagnosed with severe preeclampsia, she had to deliver early to save her life and her baby’s. Camila, born just over two pounds, spent 11 weeks in the Cottage NICU, where the care team supported her family and celebrated every milestone. Today, Camila is thriving, and Faviola still shares photos with the team who helped them through the hardest time of their lives.

Learn more about at cottagehealth.org/childrens.

Cottage Health is proud to honor our certified nurses and gratefully recognizes their advanced knowledge and performance...
03/19/2026

Cottage Health is proud to honor our certified nurses and gratefully recognizes their advanced knowledge and performance excellence.

Nursing certification represents the professionalism of nursing and improves patient outcomes. Cottage Health encourages national board certification for all eligible nurses.

Today and every day, Cottage Health celebrates our nurses and their compassionate care and
dedication to patients. Learn more at cottagehealth.org/nursing

Dr. Douglas E. Ney, a board-certified neurologist and neuro-oncologist, has joined the Cottage Neurosciences Clinic, exp...
03/19/2026

Dr. Douglas E. Ney, a board-certified neurologist and neuro-oncologist, has joined the Cottage Neurosciences Clinic, expanding access to specialized neuro-oncology care for patients across the Central Coast.

Dr. Ney specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of brain tumors and neurologic complications of cancer and works closely with multidisciplinary teams to support coordinated care.

Dr. Ney is seeing patients at the Cottage Neurosciences Clinic. For more information, patients may call 805-569-7820.

03/18/2026

Celebrating the Cottage Health Careers Academy partnership with San Marcos High School.

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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.