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GCHP invests $75M into Ventura County’s healthcare provider network

By   /  Friday, March 15th, 2024  /  Health Care & Life Science, Latest news, Tri-County Economy  /  Comments Off on GCHP invests $75M into Ventura County’s healthcare provider network

By Atmika Iyer Special to the Business Times  Gold Coast Health Plan — a health insurance agency based in the city of Camarillo — announced a $75 million investment on March 6 into its provider network to recruit more providers and expand access to quality healthcare in Ventura County.  Of the total investment, $50 million Read More →

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Mense, Kind Cup create menstrual product alternative 

By   /  Thursday, March 14th, 2024  /  Health Care & Life Science, Latest news, Technology, Top Stories, Top Story, Tri-County Economy  /  Comments Off on Mense, Kind Cup create menstrual product alternative 

In 2020 — the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic — there were already plenty of reasons to be scared for a loved one’s health.  McCall Brinskele of San Luis Obispo had one more reason to worry about her sister, who suffers from endometriosis and uterine fibroids. “She had been suffering from painful periods and when Read More →

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Women’s health services are thriving on Central Coast

By   /  Thursday, March 14th, 2024  /  Health Care & Life Science, Latest news, left, Tri-County Economy  /  Comments Off on Women’s health services are thriving on Central Coast

Central Coast healthcare providers exemplify upcoming Women’s Health Month with an array of women-specific services.  The newest addition is the recent launch of Cottage Health’s Women’s Heart Clinic in Santa Barbara.  It’s designed to address the unique needs of women with cardiovascular diseases — their leading cause of death. Led by Dr. Bina Ahmed, an Read More →

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Cottage’s Gynecologic Clinic adds a pair of doctors

By   /  Monday, March 11th, 2024  /  Health Care & Life Science, Latest news  /  Comments Off on Cottage’s Gynecologic Clinic adds a pair of doctors

Cottage Health’s Gynecologic Oncology Clinic in Santa Barbara has expanded its practice with the hiring of Sumit Mehta, MD, and Heather Merrick, PA-C on March 11. Mehta and Merrick will be joining Dr. Anne Rodriguez in providing comprehensive services and personalized treatment for gynecologic and breast cancers, according to the press release. “We are excited Read More →

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Updated: Adventist, Sutter expand Central Coast reach

By   /  Friday, March 8th, 2024  /  Central Coast, Health Care & Life Science, Latest news, left, Subscriber content, Tri-County Economy  /  Comments Off on Updated: Adventist, Sutter expand Central Coast reach

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Adventist, Sutter make SLO County moves

By   /  Friday, March 1st, 2024  /  Central Coast, Health Care & Life Science, Latest news, Top Stories, Top Story, Tri-County Economy  /  Comments Off on Adventist, Sutter make SLO County moves

Some of the biggest names in San Luis Obispo County health care are switching owners as both Adventist Health and Sutter Health expand their presence in the region. On Feb. 29, Adventist Health, a non-profit health group with 26 hospitals across the state, announced it has purchased two San Luis Obispo County hospitals from Tenet Read More →

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Updated: Thousand Oaks biotech firm emerges from stealth with $135M in funding

By   /  Friday, February 23rd, 2024  /  Health Care & Life Science, Latest news, left, Technology  /  Comments Off on Updated: Thousand Oaks biotech firm emerges from stealth with $135M in funding

Editor’s note: This story was updated on Feb. 23 to include more info about the company’s lead treatment. Latigo Biotherapeutics, a Thousand Oaks-based biotech firm that was originally founded by Westlake Village BioPartners, emerged from stealth mode on Feb. 14, announcing $135 million in Series A financing. Latigo is a clinical-stage biotechnology company looking to Read More →