A Press Release from Kaweah Delta VISALIA – They say laughter is the best medicine and on Sunday, Oct. 20, nearly 1,000 people found that to be true at Kaweah Delta’s beloved 8th annual Pink Tea Party in Visalia. The event’s keynote speaker Mack Dryden, a two-time cancer survivor, who has who has appeared on The […]
Kaweah Delta has selected the members of its first Emergency Department Advisory Council aiming to enhance patient experiences in its Emergency Department, one of the busiest in the state. The following 14 people were selected to sit on the council, which had its first meeting on Feb. 27: Phil Bourdette, Guy Christian, Susan Delgado, Laurie […]
In an effort to help people who have diabetes live better lives, Kaweah Delta will begin a series of free monthly diabetes support groups through October, in Visalia, Lindsay, Woodlake and Cutler/Orosi. Tulare County continues to exceed state averages for rates of diabetes, according to the Tulare County Health and Human Services Agency. Adults diagnosed […]
From the desk of Kaweah Delta Hospital Media Director Laura Florez-McCusker On Saturday, Jan. 12 from 8-9:15 a.m., the Healthy Visalia Committee working in partnership with Kaweah Delta, Family HealthCare Network, Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency, Key Medical Group, Humana, Health Net and the Visalia Parks and Recreation Department will kick off its fifth […]
The Tulare Mosquito Abatement District identified Aedes aegypti, also known as the yellow fever mosquito, in the city of Tulare. This mosquito is capable of transmitting several human diseases, including dengue, chikungunya, yellow fever and Zika. This mosquito is not native to California and is the first detection in the City of Tulare. Since 2013 […]
The Kings Mosquito Abatement District is reporting its first detection of Aedes aegypti in Kings County – three adult mosquitoes have been collected from the City of Corcoran. This mosquito is not native to California, but has established itself in Fresno, Clovis, Madera, and throughout portions of Southern California. Aedes aegypti is a small, dark […]
The Women’s Pavilion, a division of HCCA/Tulare Regional Medical Center is giving Tulare moms and newborns the best possible start by investing in better prenatal care. Its innovative patient-centered model brings top of the line prenatal care right here to Tulare, the only program of its kind in Tulare County. Centering Pregnancy is group prenatal […]
“Run Free: The True Story of Caballo Blanco,” a feature-length documentary about ultra-running legend Micah True, will premiere at the Visalia Fox Theatre on Thursday, Sept. 10 at 7pm. The one-night-only event is sponsored by Sole2Soul Sports and presented by the Visalia Runners. Micah True, better known as Caballo Blanco – the White Horse, was […]
Family HealthCare Network (FHCN) announces its newest Community Health Center has opened in Tulare. Located at 263 S. West St., services offered include comprehensive family medicine for all ages including annual wellness and physical exams, immunizations, chronic disease management, acute care, dental, behavioral health and patient health education. “Family HealthCare Network is proud to be […]
Family HealthCare Network is pleased to announce its 16th Annual Ivanhoe Health Fair, Thursday, March 26, from 4 to 7pm. Presented in partnership with the Tulare County Gang Prevention Task Force’s Step Up program, community members are invited to join Family HealthCare Network for the event, which will take place at Ivanhoe Elementary School, located […]