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02/25/2026
We’re proud to recognize our February World-Class Team of the Month, Emergency Department Night Shift. 🎉
This team exemplifies Kaweah Health's core values through their exceptional teamwork, steady composure, and commitment to patient care during critical moments. Their skill and dedication reflect the very best of our organization.
While managing exceptionally busy nights caring for multiple trauma and critically ill patients, the team remains focused on ensuring every patient receives safe, uninterrupted care. Through strong communication, coordination, and professionalism, they work seamlessly together to support patients, one another, and hospital operations.
We are grateful for the Emergency Department Night Shift’s extraordinary dedication and their continued commitment to safeguarding both patients and the resources that serve our community each day.
02/25/2026
Please join us in congratulating Jonna Schengel, PT, MA, Ed.D, our newest member of the Kaweah Health Board of Directors representing Zone 2.
She was recently selected by the Board after the retirement of former member, Lynn Havard Mirviss, RN, Ed.D., who represented Zone 2. Jonna will serve out the remainder of the term, which runs through December 4, 2026.
Read more at KaweahHealth.org/Jonna
02/24/2026
Andrew Newsom’s heart function dropped to just 25 percent three years ago. At only 29 years old, he was experiencing retention and fatigue, symptoms he initially attributed to COVID-19.
“I really thought it was just Covid because I was so tired. But when I started retaining a lot of water in my legs, I knew it was serious,” says Andrew. What he would soon learn was that his condition was far more serious he was facing heart failure, a condition that runs in his family.
Andrew was referred to the Kaweah Health Cardiology Center, where Dr. Sarmad Said quickly recognized the severity of his condition and scheduled a left heart catheterization with coronary angiography. When the procedure was first scheduled, Andrew didn't go through with it — he was very scared of the unknown and worried because heart failure was part of his family history. It took a lot of time, family support, and multiple conversations with Dr. Said and his staff to finally convince him to do it.
"I was really scared, but Dr. Said and everyone there really helped me be brave and go through with it," Andrew recalls. “I’m so grateful they didn’t give up on me — they literally saved my life.”
With the procedure completed and ongoing medication management, Andrew has successfully managed his heart failure and is very relieved to be alive.
For those living with heart failure or other cardiac conditions, access to high-quality care close to home matters. To learn more about the Kaweah Health Cardiology Center, visit KaweahHealth.org/Cardiac.
02/20/2026
“Maria is like the daughter we never had, very sweet, humble, caring. Truly an asset to Kaweah Health,” Rick wrote in his nomination of Maria Perez, a certified nurse assistant in the Oncology Unit.
For her exceptional compassion and dedication to patients and families during some of their most critical moments, Maria Perez is our newest LOTUS Award recipient.
The Lotus Award honors team members who go above and beyond in patient care, advocacy, and commitment. Thank you, Maria, for making a meaningful difference every day.
Learn more about the Lotus Award at KaweahHealth.org/Lotus.
02/19/2026
Heart failure happens when the heart can’t pump enough blood to meet the body’s needs. While it can sound frightening, early diagnosis, the right care team, and modern treatments can help many people feel better and stay active.
Swipe to learn how different heart conditions affect the heart.
1️⃣ Normal heart
A strong, flexible muscle that pumps blood efficiently through four chambers to meet the body’s needs.
2️⃣ Nonischemic cardiomyopathy
The heart muscle becomes weakened for reasons not related to blocked arteries, often progressing quietly before symptoms appear.
3️⃣ Noncompaction cardiomyopathy
Extra ridges form inside the heart, making it harder for the muscle to contract and pump blood effectively.
4️⃣ Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
The heart muscle thickens abnormally, which can restrict blood flow or cause irregular heart rhythms.
Understanding these terms is the first step toward understanding your heart health. Learn more about cardiac care at Kaweah Health: KaweahHealth.org/Cardiac
02/19/2026
This month’s World-Class Employee spotlight shines on Maggie Teran, certified nursing assistant at our Rehabilitation Hospital. 🎉
Maggie leads with integrity, treats every patient with patience and respect, and consistently goes above and beyond to support her team.
For seven years at Short Stay Rehab, she has been a trusted caregiver, a proactive team member, and a dedicated preceptor to new hires. Her peers frequently recognize her for her helpfulness, professionalism, and commitment to improving patient care.
Maggie is the kind of caregiver you would trust with your own loved ones. We are proud to recognize her as our February World-Class Employee of the Month.
02/14/2026
In observance of Presidents' Day, the following Kaweah Health locations will be open during the hours listed below on Monday, February 16.
The draw station is located on the first floor inside the Kaweah Health Medical Center entrance on Mineral King Avenue.
Kaweah Health wishes you and your loved ones a safe and healthy holiday.
02/12/2026
Infusion care shouldn’t feel cold or clinical. At Kaweah Health, it’s calm, personal, and surrounded by a team that knows your name.
Our Infusion Center is proud to be the trusted choice for infusion therapy, where comfort and compassion meet expert care.
See what our patients have to say about their experience with us at KaweahHealth.org/InfusionPatients.
02/11/2026
Kaweah Health Cardiology Center on Akers provides comprehensive heart care designed to support the community at every stage.
In addition to cardiology services, this clinic offers vascular care, advanced diagnostics, and nuclear imaging, including PET CT imaging, all in one location. With a focus on prevention, early diagnosis, ongoing management, and follow up, care here supports long term heart health and helps reduce the need for more intensive interventions.
We have 11 heart doctors at this location:
Dr. Abdulrahman Hamdi
Dr. Ankur Gupta
Dr. Atul Singla
Dr. David Cislowski
Dr. Dennis Johnson
Dr. Harleen Chahil
Dr. Harry Lively
Dr. LaMar Mack
Dr. Matthew Campbell
Dr. Omar Araim
Dr. Sarmad Said
For more information about our heart services, visit: KaweahHealth.org/Heart
02/10/2026
Gary and Naomi Faucett set out on the trip of a lifetime. They never expected it would lead to both of them facing life-threatening heart emergencies.
Within days, Naomi survived cardiac arrest during a procedure. Shortly after, Gary required emergency quadruple bypass surgery. Thanks to vigilant care, skilled cardiac teams, and coordinated recovery support at Kaweah Health, they were able to heal side by side — and move forward together.
Today, they share a simple message: don’t ignore symptoms, ask for help, and trust the care around you.
Read their full story and learn how Kaweah Health’s coordinated cardiac care helped them recover together: KaweahHealth.org/VitalSigns
02/09/2026
UPDATE: All communications at our West Campus have been restored. Thank you for your patience.
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At approximately 7:00 a.m. today, Monday, February 9, 2026, Kaweah Health experienced an outage impacting phone and computer connectivity at the West Campus.
Our telecommunications service provider has confirmed an issue affecting the network that serves the West Campus and is actively investigating. As a result, all Kaweah Health phones and computers at the West Campus are currently not functioning.
At this time, there is no estimated time for restoration. The outage remains ongoing.
We are monitoring the situation closely and will continue to share updates as information becomes available. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
02/05/2026
Many Americans feel confident about aging well, but new research shows heart disease risks are often overlooked.
According to a recent national survey from Cleveland Clinic, nearly 1 in 4 adults aren’t sure if they are at increased risk for heart disease, even though most have at least one known risk factor. The findings reinforce the importance of prevention, early awareness, and understanding your personal heart health at every stage of life.
Kaweah Health is an affiliate of Cleveland Clinic and shares this commitment to proactive, informed heart care, helping our community focus on prevention, early diagnosis, and long-term heart health close to home.
Learn more about understanding your heart health and reducing risk at any age.
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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.
