Monday, May 13 2013 10:54 AM EDT2013-05-13 14:54:08 GMT
CENTRAL COAST, May 10, 2013 – Dignity Health of the Central Coast which includes, Arroyo Grande Community Hospital, French Hospital Medical Center and Marian Regional Medical Center, will host AmericanMore >>
CENTRAL COAST, May 10, 2013 – Dignity Health of the Central Coast which includes, Arroyo Grande Community Hospital, French Hospital Medical Center and Marian Regional Medical Center, will host AmericanMore >>
Thursday, May 2 2013 12:21 PM EDT2013-05-02 16:21:43 GMT
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA, May 1, 2013 – Dignity Health of the Central Coast and the San Luis Obispo Botanical Gardens invite members of the community to attend a free three part lecture series throughout theMore >>
Nurture Your Health: Planting the Seeds of Prevention for Women's HealthMore >>
Friday, April 26 2013 6:58 PM EDT2013-04-26 22:58:19 GMT
Arroyo Grande, April 26, 2013 – Arroyo Grande Community Hospital (AGCH) in collaboration with The Center for Health & Prevention (The Center), a program of the Community Action Partnership of San LuisMore >>
Free Mammogram Clinic for qualifying women to be held in honor of Women and Mother's in recognition of Mother's DayMore >>
Monday, April 22 2013 1:44 PM EDT2013-04-22 17:44:02 GMT
Arroyo Grande, CA (April 18, 2013) – The Arroyo Grande Community Hospital (AGCH) Foundation is proud to present the 6th annual Comedy Night event, "Give, Laugh, Love." The community is invited to enjoyMore >>
Fun-filled event benefits hospital programs and services for patientsMore >>
Thursday, April 18 2013 8:52 PM EDT2013-04-19 00:52:49 GMT
SANTA MARIA - Marian Regional Medical Center (MRMC) in Santa Maria has officially been declared a Level III Trauma Center. Patients who suffer traumatic injuries can now be treated locally at MRMC ratherMore >>
Hospital gets Level III designation from Santa Barbara County Emergency Medical Services Agency.More >>
Tuesday, April 9 2013 2:25 PM EDT2013-04-09 18:25:34 GMT
SANTA MARIA, Calif. - Local doctor performs a major first time operation at Marian Regional Medical Center. David Maccabee, M.D., F.A.C.S, and Daniel Oh, M.D., F.A.C.S., performed the first LaparoscopicMore >>
SANTA MARIA, Calif. - Local doctor performs a major first time operation at Marian Regional Medical CenterMore >>
Tuesday, March 19 2013 8:42 PM EDT2013-03-20 00:42:20 GMT
ARROYO GRANDE/SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA- Dignity Health of the Central Coast, which includes Arroyo Grande Hospital (AGCH), French Hospital Medical Center (FHMC) and Marian Regional Medical Center (MRMC), isMore >>
ARROYO GRANDE/SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA- Dignity Health of the Central Coast, which includes Arroyo Grande Hospital (AGCH), French Hospital Medical Center (FHMC) and Marian Regional Medical Center (MRMC), isMore >>
Monday, March 18 2013 5:08 PM EDT2013-03-18 21:08:25 GMT
On March 14, 2013 Arroyo Grande Community Hospital employees donated more than 40 backpacks to the 5Cities Homeless Coalition for school aged children and teens. Sadly, there are more than 275 homelessMore >>
On March 14, 2013 Arroyo Grande Community Hospital employees donated more than 40 backpacks to the 5Cities Homeless Coalition for school aged children and teens. Sadly, there are more than 275 homelessMore >>
Tuesday, March 12 2013 1:14 PM EDT2013-03-12 17:14:43 GMT
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. – Children who have a loved one battling cancer will have a new support group to access through a collaboration between French Hospital's Hearst Cancer Resource Center and Jack'sMore >>
Children who have a loved one battling cancer will have a new support group to access through a collaboration between French Hospital's Hearst Cancer Resource Center and Jack's Helping Hand and Coastal Integrative Cancer Care.More >>
Thursday, March 7 2013 4:58 PM EST2013-03-07 21:58:05 GMT
The idea behind the campaign, to enhance services, facilities and technology at French Hospital Medical Center (FHMC) to meet the health care needs of our community today and in the future. More >>
The idea behind the campaign, to enhance services, facilities and technology at French Hospital Medical Center (FHMC) to meet the health care needs of our community today and in the future. More >>
Tuesday, February 19 2013 5:24 PM EST2013-02-19 22:24:20 GMT
Santa Maria, CA- Dignity Health of the Central Coast, which includes Arroyo Grande Hospital (AGCH), French Hospital Medical Center (FHMC) and Marian Regional Medical Center (MRMC), is proud to offer theMore >>
Free seminars will offer community members information to learn more about surgical weight loss options More >>
Thursday, February 14 2013 7:03 PM EST2013-02-15 00:03:14 GMT
CENTRAL COAST, February 14, 2013 – Current statistics estimate that nearly 2400 Americans die from cardiovascular disease each day. On this Valentine's Day, Dignity Health of the Central Coast, whichMore >>
Free program for early cardiovascular disease detection
Wednesday, February 13 2013 6:34 PM EST2013-02-13 23:34:36 GMT
SANTA MARIA, CA – (February 12, 2013) – Every year since 1989, Marian Regional Medical Center (MRMC) has been proud to host its Annual Golf Tournament. This year marks MRMC's 24th Annual Leland "Butch"More >>
Marian Regional Medical Center to Host the 24th Annual Leland "Butch" Simas and Felix Fly, M.D., Memorial Golf Tournament
Thursday, January 24 2013 6:59 PM EST2013-01-24 23:59:08 GMT
This year, the Arroyo Grande Community Hospital Community Grants will be awarded to the following local organizations: Alliance for Pharmaceutical Access, Inc. ($5,000) will expand its model of providingMore >>
Hospital to award $29,943 in funding to local non-profits serving residents of San Luis Obispo County.More >>
Thursday, January 24 2013 6:46 PM EST2013-01-24 23:46:05 GMT
This year, the MRMC Community Grants will be awarded to the following local organizations: Alliance for Pharmaceutical Access, Inc. ($10,000) To expand its model of providing prescription medicationsMore >>
Hospital to award $109,159 in funding to local non-profit organizations providing services to residents in northern Santa Barbara county.More >>
Tuesday, January 22 2013 11:02 AM EST2013-01-22 16:02:16 GMT
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. - French Hospital Medical Center landed a $1 Million dollar donation from the Copeland family, long time residents of San Luis Obispo. The money will go towards hospital expansion. Here'sMore >>
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. - French Hospital Medical Center landed a $1 Million dollar donation from the Copeland family, long time residents of San Luis Obispo. The money will go towards hospital expansion.More >>
Thursday, January 17 2013 2:15 PM EST2013-01-17 19:15:12 GMT
Photo courtesy of the Moomey Family
SANTA MARIA, Calif. - Good news for one Central Coast family, as they take home their baby daughter who was born under weight at one pound, 15 ounces. Marian Regional Medical Center released the followingMore >>
SANTA MARIA, Calif. - Good news for one Central Coast family, as they take home their baby daughter who was born under weight at one pound, 15 ounces.More >>
Monday, December 31 2012 3:02 PM EST2012-12-31 20:02:11 GMT
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. - French Hospital Medical Center has named its first Chief Operating Officer/Chief Nurse Executive.Carla Adams will be responsible for all patient care operations as well as professionalMore >>
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. - French Hospital Medical Center has named its first Chief Operating Officer/Chief Nurse Executive.More >>
Tuesday, December 18 2012 5:03 PM EST2012-12-18 22:03:43 GMT
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. - French Hospital Medical Center Foundation raised $57,000 during a two day event called, "Surfing For Hope." The event held out at Avila Beach raised money the will benefit severalMore >>
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. - French Hospital Medical Center Foundation raised $57,000 during a two day event called, "Surfing For Hope." The event held out at Avila Beach raised money the will benefit several programs.More >>
Monday, December 10 2012 6:27 PM EST2012-12-10 23:27:41 GMT
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. - San Luis Obispo County residents, Grant and Donna Hoag make a donation of $250,000 dollars to French Hospital Medical Center to help build a new Cardiac Surgical Suite. AccordingMore >>
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. - San Luis Obispo County residents, Grant and Donna Hoag make a donation of $250,000 dollars to French Hospital Medical Center to help build a new Cardiac Surgical Suite.More >>
Friday, December 7 2012 9:37 PM EST2012-12-08 02:37:59 GMT
Arroyo Grande, December 6, 2012 – Arroyo Grande Community Hospital and theAlzheimer's Association are pleased to offer a free community workshop: TheBasics: Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease.More >>
Free Seminar to learn about Alzheimer’s disease offered at Arroyo Grande Community Hospital
Monday, November 19 2012 1:56 PM EST2012-11-19 18:56:16 GMT
CENTRAL COAST, CA – (November 8, 2012) – The holiday season can be an extremely difficult time for those grieving the loss of a loved one. Dignity Health Hospice invites members of the Santa Maria, LompocMore >>
CENTRAL COAST, CA – (November 8, 2012) – The holiday season can be an extremely difficult time for those grieving the loss of a loved one. Dignity Health Hospice invites members of the Santa Maria, LompocMore >>
Monday, November 19 2012 12:00 PM EST2012-11-19 17:00:58 GMT
SANTA MARIA, CA – (November 15, 2012) – Marian Regional Medical Center (MRMC), a Dignity Health member which also includes Arroyo Grande Community Hospital and French Hospital Medical Center, is proudMore >>
Segment articulates the importance of reducing hospital readmissions for congestive heart failure patients
Thursday, November 1 2012 2:44 PM EDT2012-11-01 18:44:21 GMT
San Luis Obispo, October 29, 2012– Local surfing legend and cancer survivor Bob Voglin, Drs. Thomas Spillane and Karen Allen, along with members of the local surfing community are pleased to announceMore >>
Event benefits the Hearst Cancer Resource Center at French Hospital Medical Center, in Honor of Cancer Survivors
Thursday, October 18 2012 12:50 PM EDT2012-10-18 16:50:37 GMT
SANTA MARIA, Calif. - Marian Regional Medical Center wraps up final accreditation for the highest level of recognition for neonatal and pediatric services from the state of California. In a news release,More >>
SANTA MARIA, Calif. - Marian Regional Medical Center wraps up final accreditation for the highest level of recognition for neonatal and pediatric services from the state of California.More >>
Wednesday, October 17 2012 6:34 PM EDT2012-10-17 22:34:32 GMT
CENTRAL COAST, CA – (October 15, 2012) – We are pleased to announce to the community that Marian Home Health, Hospice, and Infusion has changed its name to Dignity Health Home Health, Hospice and Infusion.More >>
New name reflects comprehensive services offered throughout the Central Coast area
Tuesday, October 16 2012 4:39 AM EDT2012-10-16 08:39:02 GMT
SANTA MARIA, Calif. - Marian Home Health, Hospice and Infusion have changed their name to Dignity Health, Home Health, Hospice and Infusion. According to Dignity Health, "the name change to Dignity HealthMore >>
SANTA MARIA, Calif. - Marian Home Health, Hospice and Infusion have changed their name to Dignity Health, Home Health, Hospice and Infusion.
Wednesday, October 10 2012 3:20 PM EDT2012-10-10 19:20:45 GMT
SANTA MARIA, CA – (October 8, 2012) – Marian Cancer Care is pleased to host "Your Journey…Hope for Every Moment," an event designed to educate and motivate community members who want to learn more aboutMore >>
Cancer Center to Host Educational Seminars and Screen Individuals for a Potential Match.More >>
Wednesday, October 10 2012 3:04 PM EDT2012-10-10 19:04:58 GMT
SAN LUIS OBISPO, October 10, 2012 – San Luis Obispo County residents can rest assured knowing that a local hospital continues to rank among the nation's Top 50 hospitals for cardiac care. On Monday,More >>
Fourth Consecutive Year Hospital Named Top Cardiac Hospital Among Others in the Nation.More >>
Tuesday, October 2 2012 4:40 PM EDT2012-10-02 20:40:22 GMT
San Luis Obispo, September 28, 2012 – The French Hospital Medical Center (FHMC) Foundation is proud to announce that more than $143,000 was raised during its annual fundraising "Celebration of Caring"More >>
Annual Gala Honored Doctor for Humanitarian Work, Money Raised will Support Technology and Facilities at French Hospital in San Luis Obispo.More >>
Monday, September 10 2012 12:30 PM EDT2012-09-10 16:30:02 GMT
SANTA MARIA, CA – (September 7, 2012) – All community members of the SantaMaria Valley are invited to celebrate peace in our community with the award-winningPeace Week taking place September 14–20, 2012.More >>
Award winning week long celebration will feature a variety of events promoting peace thorughout the community.More >>
Tuesday, September 4 2012 8:06 PM EDT2012-09-05 00:06:42 GMT
On Thursday, September 6, 2012 from 5-5:45, Bauer Speck Elementary school children will have the opportunity to kick around the soccer ball and interact with members of the Cal Poly soccer team, sampleMore >>
School children will have the opportunity to kick around the soccer ball and interact with members of the Cal Poly soccer team.More >>
Tuesday, September 4 2012 8:04 PM EDT2012-09-05 00:04:07 GMT
ARROYO GRANDE, CA – [August 27, 2012] – The Arroyo Grande Community Hospital (AGCH) Foundation invites you to participate in the 6th annual Golf N' Grub Tournament sponsored by Big Ideas. This highly anticipatedMore >>
Event Proceeds Benefit Emergency Department Services and Technologies at Arroyo Grande Community Hospital.More >>
Monday, August 6 2012 5:44 PM EDT2012-08-06 21:44:04 GMT
San Luis Obispo, August 13, 2012 – The French Hospital Medical Center (FHMC) Foundation is proud to announce that it will host its seventh annual Celebration of Caring fundraising gala at 5:30 p.m. onMore >>
Seventh annual benefit for patients and services at the hospital to honor Jim Sargen with the 2012 Humanitarian Award.More >>
Thursday, July 26 2012 6:35 PM EDT2012-07-26 22:35:01 GMT
ARROYO GRANDE, CA – [July 19, 2012] – Arroyo Grande Community Hospital (AGCH), a Dignity Health member which also includes French Hospital Medical Center and Marian Regional Medical Center, invites theMore >>
Wednesday, July 11 2012 5:11 PM EDT2012-07-11 21:11:35 GMT
French Hospital Medical Center in San Luis Obispo is picking up awards left and right for its service. Most recently, French Hospital was named one of the nation's "top 100 hospitals" and top 50 cardiacMore >>
Tuesday, May 29 2012 12:21 PM EDT2012-05-29 16:21:15 GMT
SAN LUIS OBISPO [May 24, 2012] – The French Hospital Medical Center (FHMC) Foundation is proud to announce that it will host the sixth annual French Cup Golf and Tennis Tournament at the San Luis ObispoMore >>
Proceeds to Benefit ER Expansion and Modernization Project.
Tuesday, May 29 2012 12:18 PM EDT2012-05-29 16:18:29 GMT
ARROYO GRANDE, CA – [May 25, 2012] – The Arroyo Grande Community Hospital (AGCH) Foundation is proud to present Wine Wars on June 9-10; a raffle-based fundraising event. AGCH is a Dignity Health memberMore >>
The raffle-based fundraising event offers major prizes to participants and benefits new Emergency Department technologies at the Dignity Health hospital.
Thursday, May 17 2012 7:49 PM EDT2012-05-17 23:49:11 GMT
SANTA MARIA, CA – (May 17, 2012) – Marian Regional Medical Center (MRMC), a Dignity Health member which also includes Arroyo Grande Community Hospital and French Hospital Medical Center, is pleased toMore >>
Patients to be Moved to New Facility on May 22, 2012.More >>
Thursday, May 10 2012 4:07 PM EDT2012-05-10 20:07:39 GMT
ARROYO GRANDE, CA (May 10, 2012) – Arroyo Grande Community Hospital (AGCH) and the Dignity Health Orthopedic Institute invites you to join them for a free seminar on robotics and other advances for theMore >>
This lecture will present possible solutions for any sufferer of joint pain, and discuss recent technological breakthroughs in orthopedic treatments.
Tuesday, May 8 2012 7:10 PM EDT2012-05-08 23:10:01 GMT
SANTA MARIA, Calif- The long-awaited opening of the new Marian Regional Medical in Santa Maria for patient care has been announced. Chuck Cova, President and CEO of Marian Regional Medical Center, saysMore >>
SANTA MARIA, Calif- The long-awaited opening of the new Marian Regional Medical in Santa Maria for patient care has been announced. Chuck Cova, President and CEO of Marian Regional Medical Center, saysMore >>
Tuesday, May 1 2012 7:35 PM EDT2012-05-01 23:35:08 GMT
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA (May 1, 2012) – The community is invited to join us for the Grand Opening of the Women's Health and Imaging Center at French Hospital Medical Center (FHMC). FHMC is a Dignity HealthMore >>
The Dignity Health member opens the newly renovated center just in time for Mother's Day.
The fifth largest "health system" in the country is changing its name. Catholic Healthcare West is now officially "Dignity Health.More >>
The fifth largest "health system" in the country is changing its name. Catholic Healthcare West is now officially "Dignity Health." Dignity Health is not an official ministry of the Catholic Church, however, it says its Catholic hospitals will remain Catholic.
Locally, Dignity Health operates Marian Medical Center in Santa Maria, Arroyo Grande Community Hospital, and French Hospital Medical Center in San Luis Obispo.More >>
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif- Three local hospitals are getting a helping hand with a new manikin. The SimMan Essential – a realistic, full-body adult, patient simulator, will allow staff to experience, reactMore >>
Doctor Mary Oates practices here in Santa Maria at Marian Medical Clinic. She was chosen to be on the show because of a new machine she is using to study bone density.More >>
Aside from the new facility and the state of the art equipment, there is a lot of art on display. From still photographs to oil paintings, studies have shown the positive impact artwork can have on the patients, families, caregivers and those who work in the facility; By providing visions of hope, care, joy and comfort.
98 percent of the art that's going into the new hospital, was created by local artists.More >>