Southwest Healthcare

04/27/2026

Today, we celebrate five physicians whose decades of care have shaped the health of our community at Rancho Springs and Inland Valley Hospitals.

🩺 Dr. Kishore Vasant – Pediatrics, Joined in 1990
🩺 Dr. Kishore Sehgal – Hematology/Oncology, Joined in 1992
🩺 Dr. Stanley Schinke – Hematology/Oncology, Joined in 1992
🩺 Dr. Na’imah Powell – Family Medicine, Joined in 1994
🩺 Dr. Evelyn Mendoza – Hematology/Oncology, Joined in 2000

Through compassion, expertise, and dedication, they’ve cared for generations of patients and families.

Because of them, lives have been touched, comforted, and changed.

Join us in thanking these remarkable physicians and wishing them a well-earned retirement. 👏🎉🤩

04/22/2026

What if advanced heart care was available right here, when you need it most? 🫶

Southwest Healthcare Inland Valley Hospital has officially performed its FIRST-EVER heart catheterization, bringing this important cardiac service closer to home for our community. 🤩

Led by Dr. Manila Zaman (pictured in green scrubs), this minimally invasive procedure allows physicians to examine how well your heart is functioning and identify potential concerns early, helping guide the right treatment at the right time.

For patients like Patrick, it means access to specialized care without the need to travel far.
Because when it comes to your heart, every moment matters.

Join us in congratulating Dr. Zaman and our cardiac team on this incredible milestone, and help us spread the word about heart care close to home! 🎉👏💖

04/17/2026

Last weekend, hundreds of community members came out for the latest version of Southwest Healthcare Inland Valley Hospital's Teen Expo. This exciting and informative event is focused on educating teens about the dangers of impaired and distracted driving.

We’re incredibly thankful to all the motocross drivers, especially Jimmy Fitzpatrick’s Fitz Army and Metal Mulisha, for delivering an unforgettable show and helping make this year’s expo a huge success!

04/13/2026

🧠 Excellence in Stroke Care, When Every Second Counts ⏱️

Delivering exceptional, comprehensive stroke care takes precision, teamwork and seamless collaboration at Temecula Valley Hospital.

Thanks to their outstanding coordination and dedication, the team achieved TVH's best Door to Puncture time for Q4 2025: just 14 minutes. This remarkable milestone reflects a shared commitment to excellence and to providing life-saving, advanced stroke care when it matters most.

👏 With gratitude, we recognize the team members who made this achievement possible:
• Monitor: Ali Nikoomanesh, RN
• Nurse: James Roberts, RN
• Scrub: Mike Saita, RT
• Circulator: Chad McConvelle, RT
• Neurointerventionalist: Luis Guada, MD

Thank you for setting the standard for advanced stroke care and for the exceptional work you do every day on behalf of our patients.

04/08/2026

Palmdale Regional Medical Center was recently featured on ABC7 News for its Mini Med School program with Quartz Hill Elementary School. The program is off to a strong start, and we look forward to seeing what the future holds for these aspiring nurses and doctors in our community.

Watch 📺 https://bit.ly/4sltxnP

A SoCal community started a mini medical school program to provide early exposure and inspire students interested in a medical career.

04/02/2026

Palmdale Regional Medical Center recently launched its Structural Heart Program with the WATCHMAN™ procedure, supported by staff who bring advanced cardiology technology to the Antelope Valley.

For heart and vascular patients, the WATCHMAN™ Left Atrial Appendage Closure implant is an alternative for people who must take blood-thinning medications long term. The implant is designed to work as a safety net by closing off the left atrial heart flap and catching harmful clots before they enter the bloodstream to the heart and brain.

During atrial fibrillation (AF), the heart’s upper chambers beat irregularly. They also beat out of sync with the lower heart chambers. Cardiologists typically treat AF with blood-thinning medications, including aspirin or warfarin to help prevent blood clots and stroke.

An FDA-approved implant, the WATCHMAN™ is a minimally invasive heart device that’s implanted through a small needle puncture in the groin. It looks like a tiny parachute made from flexible mesh and springy wires and is guided through a catheter into a patient’s heart, where it can filter potential blood clots and prevent possible stroke.

For more information, please visit https://bit.ly/3PZav9o.

03/31/2026

Our hospitals recognized Doctors' Day by rolling out the red carpet for the dedicated physicians at Southwest Healthcare who make a difference in the community every day.

03/27/2026

Strength looks different on every woman and we’re still feeling inspired by it. 💪

In honor of , women from across the community came together at A Day In Her Shoes to celebrate empowerment, resilience, and the incredible impact women make every day. 👠👟👢

Southwest Healthcare Inland Valley Hospital & Southwest Healthcare Rancho Springs Hospital were proud to be sponsors, supporting women like you and the contributions you make in our community and beyond.

At their booth, guests stepped beneath the “Showered with Strength” experience — a floral umbrella installation celebrating the courage, resilience, and power women carry every day. 🌸☔

Attendees shared what strength means to them, adding their words to a growing canopy of inspiration that was as powerful as the women who created it.

03/18/2026

Miss the Women’s Health Expo? Here’s what you missed . . .👀

The 2026 Southwest Healthcare Women’s Health Expo at Pechanga Resort Casino brought our community together for an inspiring day focused on women’s health and wellness.

With nearly 700 attendees and 100 incredible vendors, the room was filled with energy, connection and meaningful conversations about taking charge of your health.

From expert physician presentations to interactive booths and wellness resources, the day was all about empowering you with knowledge to care for yourself and the people you love.

A special thank you to our generous sponsors — Macy's, Paradise Chevrolet Cadillac, City of Temecula - City Government, Dearly Beloved Mortuary Services and Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego — for helping make this event possible.

And thank you to every attendee, vendor and volunteer who made the day unforgettable. 💙

What was your biggest takeaway from the expo? Tell us below. 👇

03/03/2026

Palmdale Regional Medical Center is proud to be the first facility on the West Coast to partner with the CPASS Foundation to bring medical learning to local fourth and fifth grade students through the Mini Med Program. The hospital recently launched the initiative with a White Coat Ceremony, welcoming the young scholars as they begin their introduction to the medical field.

“We are excited and honored to be part of the CPASS Foundation’s vision to introduce the passion of medicine to fourth and fifth grade students,” said Nana Deeb, chief executive officer at Palmdale Regional Medical Center. “This partnership allows us to bring meaningful early exposure to health care careers to students in our community. Through this program, we are expanding access to inspiration, mentorship and opportunity. We know this will help open the door to valuable learning experiences and inspire future doctors of America, beginning right here in the Antelope Valley.”

We can’t wait to see where their ambition will take them!

02/27/2026

Nearly 400 neighbors walked through the doors of Southwest Healthcare Inland Valley Hospital over the weekend. 🏥

From families and community leaders to longtime patients and partners, their Open House was a powerful reminder of who this new patient tower is truly for.

In just 10 days, they celebrated five milestone events and are putting the final touches in place and preparing to welcome patients soon.

02/25/2026

Temecula Valley Hospital was thrilled to kick off the first Heart to Hearts event of the year in celebration of American Heart Month! ❤️🙌

Dr. Don Tait shared an excellent presentation on Mechanical Thrombectomy, highlighting how rapid clot removal can improve recovery for stroke and cardiac patients. Respiratory Therapist Maggie Conchas followed with an engaging overview of Pulmonary Embolism, focusing on early detection and timely treatment. Guests also enjoyed hands-only CPR training, no-cost blood pressure screenings, heart health education and a heart-healthy lunch.

Your energy, questions and participation made this kickoff truly special.