Kaweah Health is the largest hospital in Tulare County and a certified Level III Trauma Center in Visalia.
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04/17/2026
Future Nurses This One’s for You 📚
We are NOW accepting applications for Kaweah Health’s Student Nurse Program.
Build relationships with healthcare professionals, strengthen your clinical skills, and earn money while going to school. This program is designed to support your growth in a real-world clinical environment as you complete nursing school.
- Paid part-time positions that work around your school schedule
- Hands-on experience in a supportive learning environment
Congratulations to our recent class of nurses who graduated earlier this month. Surrounded by loved ones, each graduate was pinned with a lantern symbolizing their commitment to compassionate, ethical care. As they recited the Nightingale Pledge, they marked a meaningful step into the next chapter of their journey.
Through our partnership with Unitek College, employees can work at Kaweah Health while earning their nursing degree with flexible schedules and tuition support. We are proud to celebrate this class and excited to see the impact they will make across Tulare County and the Central Valley.
04/16/2026
A cowboy girl who could ride through anything… until something didn’t feel right.
Jennifer Nicholson powered through fatigue, thinking it was part of getting older. But it turned out to be stage 5 kidney failure.
Her message is simple: listen to your body.
After dialysis Jennifer received a life-changing kidney transplant made possible by her brother who stepped forward to donate and give her a second chance at life.
Today she is back in the saddle doing what she loves with a renewed appreciation for every moment.
If something feels different get it checked. It could be nothing, but it could be something.
Read more at KaweahHealth.org/VitalSigns
04/14/2026
Joy Lives Here 🌼
We love seeing the moments that make this community so special.
Through our partnership with Quail Park at Shannon Ranch, we are proud to support a place where residents experience personalized support, vibrant living, and compassionate care every day.
From engaging activities to compassionate care, Quail Park Senior Living Communities of Visalia provides thoughtfully designed environments that support dignity, wellness, and connection.
04/09/2026
Anyone can develop a foot ulcer, but some people are at greater risk. This includes those with:
• Diabetic neuropathy (loss of feeling in the foot)
• Poor circulation or diminished pulses
• Foot deformities
• A history of foot ulcers
• Previous amputation
Understanding your risk can help you take steps to prevent serious complications.
Take a step toward prevention. Learn your risk and talk to your provider if you have concerns, or contact the Kaweah Health Wound Care Center to learn more about your options.
Source: Healogics
04/08/2026
We brought the gym energy to the ballpark ⚾💪
Thank you to everyone who joined us for Gym Night at the ballpark! It was an unforgettable night celebrating our Lifestyle Fitness Center community.
Shoutout to our member Mark Quesada for throwing out the first pitch and Fitness Instructor Alison Libolt for another incredible National Anthem performance.
Ready to start your wellness journey? Learn more at TheLifestyleCenter.org
04/04/2026
Visiting Kaweah Health is now simpler than ever with our new interactive map, designed to make your experience stress free from start to finish.
Whether you are preparing for your visit or already on campus, the map helps you
• Locate hospital services quickly and easily
• Navigate back to your parking spot without worry
• Access step by step directions directly from your phone
This tool was created to save you time and provide peace of mind so you can focus on what matters most, your health and your loved ones.
You can access the interactive map directly through our website by clicking the Interactive Maps button or visit KaweahHealth.org/Maps to get started right away.
04/01/2026
Hats off to our March World-Class Team of the Month: Medical-Surgical Cardiac Team 🎉
This team has a strong reputation for unity, which has resulted in a department that is frequently sought after by student nurses who are eager to learn within a team that is committed to investing in others.
This team exemplifies the Kaweah Health mission by consistently placing patient needs first and caring for every individual as if they were family. Recently, this unit volunteered to pilot the “What Matters to You” initiative, meeting patient experience goals by honoring what makes each patient an individual. The teamwork on this department extends beyond the unit and is truly felt by the patients they serve.
Thank you for giving your best to our patients and each other.
03/30/2026
March 30 is National Doctors' Day, and Kaweah Health would like to say thank you to all the physicians who care for our patients, our teams, and our community.
It takes smarts, resources, and an iron will just to get through the training — all for a profession that demands long hours and the never-ending push to meet the highest expectations anyone can have of another human being.
Heal my affliction.
Teach me how to manage my emotions.
Ease my suffering.
Help me bring this new life into the world.
In every doctor, there beats a caring and courageous heart. The needs of patients are almost always urgent. The sense of responsibility — sure to test the mental and emotional strength of whatever special stuff it is that doctors are made of.
To you, dear physician, for all the times it should have been said but wasn’t, for all you do to help us get well, stay well, and live well, during this and every other day of the year,
03/26/2026
Your health matters year round.
Regular exams are key to preventing illness, catching issues early, and keeping you feeling your best. Don’t wait for a problem to arise. Schedule your annual check up today and encourage those around you to do the same.
Taking control of your health now means staying ahead of potential health concerns.
Visit a Kaweah Health clinic today for convenient access to primary care and specialists. Learn more at KaweahHealth.org/Clinics.
03/24/2026
Did you know that Colorectal Cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S.?
However, Colorectal Cancer is easily preventable with regular screening. Screening allows your primary care provider to identify signs of Colorectal Cancer BEFORE you have any symptoms.
On average, the risk of Colorectal Cancer sharply increases at the age of 45 and steadily increases as you age.
Talk to your primary care provider to assess your risk of colorectal cancer and determine the screening test that best suits you.
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Kaweah Delta is a publicly-owned community health care organization that provides comprehensive health services to the greater Visalia region and Tulare County.
With over 5,000 dedicated medical professionals and employees, we are committed to meeting the community’s health needs through state-of-the-art medicine, high-quality preventive services and specialized health centers and clinics.
We are committed to a culture that delivers a personal, professional, and compassionate health care experience for every patient, every time. Our numerous honors and high rankings for quality are a testament to the tireless work of our medical team and hospital staff, who bring the highest levels of care to our community.
Our patients, our families, our staff, and our community are at the heart of everything we do. As a large regional health care organization, it is our mission to serve the broad community. We welcome regular feedback from the community to help us continually improve and make sure we are best meeting the needs of our region.
We are proud of our strong history of delivering high-quality, affordable healthcare to the region. Even with our history of success, we know we can’t lose sight of the future. As our community grows and as our patients’ needs change, we work hard to modernize, expand and improve our health care facilities and services.
Our prompt care and specialty services allow us to make comprehensive health services accessible to patients throughout the region. Services provided to patients outside of our geographic district boundaries provides economic support to fund services to those who live inside the district boundaries.
Our community has access to exceptional locally-based health care, thanks to our award-winning staff and medical teams. Their commitment to quality and safety has earned Kaweah Delta multiple national awards for quality outcomes.
