Nuclear AI firm emerges from stealth in SLO
For nearly two decades, Trey Lauderdale was looking to streamline healthcare communications by having the industry adopt new technological advances to establish better clinical communication practices. Now, he is attempting to do the same in the nuclear energy space. On March 11, Lauderdale and his company, Atomic Canyon, emerged from stealth and unveiled its platform, Read More →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Guest commentary: Black business ownership and bridging the wealth gap
By Gilbert McAllister The persistent wealth gap in the United States disproportionately affects Black and African American communities, where systemic barriers like limited access to capital and unequal opportunities hinder economic mobility and wealth creation. However, African American entrepreneurship offers a pathway toward individual and community empowerment. Central Coast Minority Enterprise Resource Affiliates (CCMERA), an Read More →
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Dubroff: Hello Adventist, good-bye Tenet as healthcare entities cut deal
Doors open and doors close. For the blockbuster deal that changed the face of health care in San Luis Obispo County, it was a kick-the-barn door open moment for Adventist Health and Tenet Health — the end of a decades-long presence. Adventist Health’s acquisition of the Sierra Vista hospital in SLO and Twin Cities hospitals Read More →
