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Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital is a 519-bed non-profit, acute care teaching hospital. Vaccinations but appointment only.

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital is a 519-bed acute care teaching hospital and trauma center, the largest of its kind between Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay Area. The hospital was founded in 1888 by 50 women determined to provide a healthcare facility for the growing community of Santa Barbara. Now with annual admissions of more than 20,000 patients, nearly 73,000 emergency department visits, and 2,400 births, Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital is renowned for the breadth of its services.

06/02/2026

Dr. Jane Varner has been appointed Medical Director for the growing Cottage Center for Women’s Health, a new model of coordinated women’s care for the Santa Barbara region.

A family physician with 25 years of experience in patient care and healthcare leadership, Dr. Varner is a strong advocate for women’s health and health equity and brings a bold vision to this new leadership role.

The center and its programs will bring together primary and specialty care, diagnostics and supportive services to offer a single, trusted entry point for integrated care across outpatient and hospital settings.

“I’ve been waiting 25 years for women’s health to get the attention it deserves. Now is the time,” said Dr. Varner.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/uBj050Z6t2g

05/30/2026

Cottage Health is pleased to welcome Laurie Siegel to its Board of Directors.

Siegel is President of LAS Advisory Services and brings extensive experience in executive leadership and governance. At LAS Advisory Services, Siegel advises leaders on aligning teams, organizations and cultures in support of strategic and operational goals.

Members of the Cottage Health Board of Directors serve without compensation, helping guide the not-for-profit organization in its mission to provide superior health care and improve the health of the communities it serves.

Please join us in welcoming Laurie Siegel to the Cottage Health Board of Directors.

05/17/2026

Join Cottage Surgical Clinics for a free virtual “Meet the Doctor” event on Tuesday, May 19, from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m., focused on colon cancer prevention and screening. Registration is still open.

The presentation will be led by Dr. Lexine Yurcho, a board-certified general and colorectal surgeon with Cottage Surgical Clinics and will include a confidential Q&A session where participants can have their questions answered directly.

To register, visit cottagehealth.org/surgicalMTD

05/16/2026

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital is lighting up green this May in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month.

As part of Santa Barbara County’s Light Up Green campaign, led by the Department of Behavioral Wellness, this year’s theme, “More Good Days Together,” reminds us that good days don’t have to be perfect. They can be found in small moments of connection, support and hope.

If you or someone you love needs help, please contact Cottage Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine at (805) 569-8339. In an emergency, please call 911.

05/15/2026

As Nurses Week wraps up, we’re proud to share a Noozhawk Salute to Nurses feature celebrating three Cottage Health nurses who were honored with DAISY Awards in the past year for their extraordinary compassion, clinical excellence and life-changing patient care.

Read more: https://ow.ly/yney50Z0rCK

05/06/2026

Cottage Surgical Clinics is hosting a free virtual “Meet the Doctor” event on Tuesday, May 19, from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m., focused on colon cancer prevention and screening.

The presentation will be led by Dr. Lexine Yurcho, a board-certified general and colorectal surgeon with Cottage Surgical Clinics and will include a confidential Q&A session where participants can have their questions answered directly.

To register, visit cottagehealth.org/surgicalMTD

05/05/2026

May the 4th be with you!
Members of the 501st Legion brought Star Wars to life at Cottage Children’s Medical Center, visiting pediatrics, the PICU, NICU, and Grotenhuis Clinics. Thank you for brightening the day for our patients and families.
Channel Islands Squad

04/24/2026

Our volunteers are at the heart of Cottage Health. From welcoming patients and families to supporting care teams behind the scenes, their compassion and generosity make a difference every day.

Thank you to our incredible volunteers for the time, kindness, and care you bring to our community. Happy National Volunteer Week!

04/23/2026

Outpatient therapy services have moved!

Cottage Rehabilitation Hospital Keck Outpatient Therapy Services have moved to Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital (351 S. Patterson Ave.) and are now Cottage Outpatient Therapy.

Free parking is available in the main lot at Patterson and Hollister. Please enter through the main hospital entrance and plan to arrive 15 minutes early for your appointment.

New location. New name. The same commitment to individualized care in a supportive environment.

Address

400 West Pueblo Street, Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
Santa Barbara, CA
93105

Telephone

+18056827111

Website

https://www.cottagehealth.org/

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