By Reggie Ellis @Reggie_SGN exeter – What started as a lump that Dora Simons found on one of her breasts in 2007, has turned into an eight-year battle with cancer that has no end in sight. Simons had a partial mastectomy on Dec. 5, 2008 to remove the cancer only to find that the surgeon […]

@TheSunGazette Tulare – Tulare Regional Medical Center was awarded a $252,800 grant by First 5 Tulare County on May 26 to continue its breast-feeding program through 2016-17. First 5 Tulare County’s mission is to enhance the early development of children in Tulare County. Since receiving its first grant in 2008, the nursing staff at Healthcare […]

By Reggie Ellis @Reggie_SGN Visalia – Tulare County may be losing its largest ambulance provider, but local emergency medical officials say residents won’t see the difference. On May 19, American Medical Response (AMR), part of the nation’s largest ambulance service, announced that it would be shutting down its Tulare County operations by Aug. 31, 2016. […]

@TheSunGazette porterville – Nurses at Sierra View Medical Center are being honored with The DAISY Award For Extraordinary Nurses. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation’s program to recognize the super-human efforts nurses perform every day. The Award at Sierra View Medical Center is co-sponsored by The Friends of Nursing. The first award recipient is Linda Loeffler. Nurse Loeffler […]

@TheSunGazette visalia – The work of a nurse contains a spectrum of experiences. One moment a patient can be saying some of the most despicable things while you are saving their life. The next moment there may be a patient who truly cherishes the care you provide. Most nurses realize that is all in a […]

visalia – From the time we are born until the day we pass on our hearts are always beating. They are the never ending battery that can last a life time. That is why everyone needs to pay attention to how healthy their heart actually is. In a way to make everyone more aware of […]

visalia – Visalia Medical Clinic announces the addition of podiatrist Jeffrey Hagen, DPM, whose special interest is keeping people active through effective podiatric care. Dr. Hagen completed his undergraduate studies at Brigham Young University and is a graduate of the California College of Podiatric Medicine. He completed his podiatric surgical residency at Encino-Tarzana Regional Medical Center and […]

visalia – Sometimes employees and employers leave one job or company. Whether their new endeavor is to gain more experience, or it’s a better fit for their lives at the time, there is always a chance that they come back. For doctors, returning to their old place of employment brings with it old memories and […]

visalia – While patient health are doctors’ and nurses number one priority, it is also the hospital’s chief concern that patients safety is well maintained. There might not be any hospital better at taking care of patient safety than Kaweah Delta. Kaweah Delta Medical Center has earned its third consecutive “A,” the top grade for […]

@TheSunGazette visalia – Visalia Medical Clinic has set Saturday, April 23, for the second annual Diabetes Walk in honor of the late Dr. James Mohs, an endocrinologist who worked with diabetic patients in Visalia for many years. The tribute walk begins with registration at 8 a.m. and kick-off at 9 a.m. There is no fee […]