Barstow Community Hospital

08/08/2025

Varicose veins can not only hurt, but they also can lead to potentially serious complications. Fortunately, there are treatments that can make them look and feel much better. Using new, minimally invasive techniques, a specialist can help you get back to your life typically without the pain of traditional treatments. These procedures are safe, effective, and covered by most insurance.

If you’re concerned about varicose veins or any venous issue, visit https://providers.barstowhospital.com/?Specialties=133 to find a board-certified vascular surgeon near you.

08/07/2025

The USPSTF recommends all women over age 40 get a mammogram every two years, and screening mammograms are typically covered with no out-of-pocket cost. 1 in 8 U.S. women will be diagnosed with breast cancer, but advances in digital mammography have led to significantly increased survival rates.

To schedule your screening mammogram, ask your primary care physician (P*P) for a referral or call Barstow Community Hospital’s One Call Scheduling at 760-957-3198.

08/06/2025

08/05/2025

Barstow Community Hospital Recognized as a "Baby-Friendly" and "Birthing-Friendly" Facility

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Care Compare tool has a new feature that allows consumers to find hospitals and health systems with a Birthing-Friendly designation, indicating it participates in a state or national perinatal quality improvement program. Birthing-Friendly is the first-ever CMS designation to describe high-quality maternity care.

"Barstow Community Hospital has earned the international Baby-Friendly designation for more than 16 years," said Cathy Stephens, Director of Women's Services at Barstow Community Hospital. "Our ongoing commitment to evidence-based perinatal quality measures reflects our dedication to improving maternal health. We are proud to be recognized as a CMS Birthing-Friendly facility," added Stephens.

Eighty percent of pregnancy-related deaths are preventable, and Black, American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander people have the highest rates of pregnancy-related death. Pregnant and postpartum people from some racial and ethnic minority groups are also more likely to have negative healthcare experiences during pregnancy and delivery that impact the quality of care they receive and health outcomes. The Birthing-Friendly designation is a step towards ensuring that all pregnant and postpartum people can find high-quality maternity care.

"As maternal health inequities persist across the nation, the designation offers a tangible marker of the evidence-based practices that hospitals can pursue to close these gaps and ultimately provide the kind of care all parents deserve," said Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, CMS Administrator.

08/01/2025

Do you have ideas to help improve our hospital? Become a Patient and Family Advisor

If you work well on a team and can share ideas about ways to improve health care for our patients, then becoming a volunteer Patient & Family Advisor might be for you. Advisors don’t need any special skills — we ask for your commitment of time between 1 and 4 hours per month, and we will provide any training that you need.

If interested, please respond to Margaret “Peggy” Ventura, Case Management Director, at 760-957-3272 or mventura@qhcus.com.

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Patient & Family Advisory Committee What is a patient and family advisor? A patient and family advisor is someone who: Wants to help improve the quality of Barstow Community Hospital’s (B*H) care for all patients and family members Gives feedback to the hospital based on his or her own experiences...

07/29/2025

Do you have painful, swollen, heavy-feeling or aching legs from Varicose Veins? If so, your doctor may suggest lifestyle changes that may help prevent varicose veins from becoming worse. But if those don't work, or if your varicose veins are causing a lot of pain or damaging your overall health, your doctor might refer you to a vascular surgeon for other options.

Dr. Francisco Vega, Vascular Surgeon and independent member of Barstow Community Hospital’s Medical Staff, specializes in performing these surgical procedures. Find out more and see a longer video with Dr. Vega here https://barstowhospital.com/varicose-veins/.

07/25/2025

Barstow Community Hospital (B*H) was a proud sponsor of the Army’s 250th Birthday Ball on July 12, 2025, at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas.

Organized by the National Training Center High Desert and MG John C. Fremont chapters of the Association of the United States Army (AUSA), the Army’s 250th Birthday Ball was an opportunity for B*H to make a make a meaningful difference in honoring the Army’s legacy and play a vital role in supporting this meaningful occasion for both the military and civilian leaders.

The Army’s 250th birthday is a historic milestone, reflecting two and a half centuries of dedication, sacrifice, and service to our nation. The ball served not only as a celebration, but also to foster stronger bonds between the Army and the communities it serves.

Hospital CEO Adam Loris and his wife Natalie were on hand to help celebrate the Army’s legacy.

07/24/2025

ATTENTION CHOICE MEDICAL GROUP MEMBERS

If you have a prescription for diagnostic imaging tests, you can now get those done at Barstow Community Hospital (B*H). There is no need to have to drive 90 minutes roundtrip to the Victor Valley area. You can choose an imaging center that's conveniently located for you. Just let your physician know that you wish to stay local and ask to be referred to B*H.

If you have an order for X-ray, you can walk-in same day. If you have an order for another imaging modality (mammogram, CT, MRI, ultrasound, bone density or nuclear medicine), call our One Call Scheduling service at 760-255-4224 an make an appointment.






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07/23/2025

The 30-Minute ER Pledge and what it means for you.

In a medical emergency, time matters. That’s why, at Barstow Community Hospital, we work diligently to have you initially seen by a medical professional within 30 minutes of your arrival in the ER.

The Emergency Department (ED) average wait time presented on the hospital's website is an informational service to the public. It is approximate and based on a rolling average that is updated four times an hour and does not represent the exact current activity in the ER waiting room.

When patients enter the Emergency Department at Barstow Community Hospital, the time of their arrival is noted in the computer system. We pledge that a clinical professional (physician, physician assistant or nurse practitioner) will work diligently to have our patients initially seen within 30 minutes of their noted arrival.

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911. If you need to go to the emergency room, we’re ready for you 24/7.

To learn more about emergency services at Barstow Community Hospital, visit https://barstowhospital.com/er/

05/30/2025

Honored to celebrate EMS Week and the incredible teams who make a difference in the communities we serve. From life-saving care in the field to compassion in crisis, EMS professionals go above and beyond every single day.

If you see an EMS worker, be sure to thank them—not just during EMS Week, but all year long!

05/29/2025

Congratulations to Daysha Castle, Certified Nursing Assistant, for being named Three Rivers Medical Center’s Employee of the Year for 2024!

We applaud her commitment to outstanding service to the Louisa, KY community. Her teammates describe her as compassionate, collaborative, and deeply committed to the patients she serves and her coworkers.

05/19/2025

Congratulations to Joleen Perez, MSN, RN, quality director at Mountain West Medical Center, for receiving the Health Care Champion Award from University of Utah Health! Joleen's leadership in elevating care is inspiring and highlights a deep commitment to quality in her local community of Tooele, Utah.

Joleen Perez, MSN, RN, quality director at Mountain West Medical Center, received the Health Care Champion Award during the 10th annual University of Utah Health Regional Affiliate Symposium in Salt Lake City on April 19, 2025. The Health Care Champion Award was established as a way for U of U Healt...

05/16/2025

We love to see these real-life superheroes celebrating Hospital Week at Scenic Mountain Medical Center! From the early morning shifts to the late-night rounds, each of you makes a difference in the lives of many.

05/15/2025

We're proud to share that Quorum Health was named one of Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work in 2025, a recognition that reflects the strength of our culture, our people, and our purpose.

Learn more about Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work and view the full list here:
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05/15/2025

Celebrating Hospital Week, we gathered in person and virtually for our quarterly town hall meeting. We had a meaningful conversation focused on priorities from patient-first care to operational excellence necessary to sustain healthcare delivery in rural and mid-sized markets. Additionally, we celebrated the awards and accomplishments of hospitals within their communities. Happy Hospital Week to all healthcare providers and those supporting our mission.

05/11/2025

It’s Hospital Week, and we’re celebrating the dedication of hospitals and healthcare professionals, highlighting their role in providing care and strengthening communities. Hospitals and healthcare workers are community anchors, innovators, and advocates for health.

Thank you for being a source of hope, healing, and strength in the communities you serve. You are the heart of healthcare.

05/06/2025

A note from Michele Reynolds, Chief Nurse Executive of Quorum Health:

Happy Nurses Week 2025!
This year’s theme, “The Power of Nurses™,” reminds us of the incredible impact nurses have—not just at the bedside, but across every corner of healthcare. Nurses are the steady hands during critical moments, the advocates for safer care, and the hearts behind every healing story.

Dedication to our profession drives improvements in quality outcomes, inspires innovation, and creates meaningful patient experiences. The difference you make is immeasurable, and this week, we honor that power with deep gratitude.

Thank you for leading, caring, and inspiring—today and every day.

05/01/2025

Really enjoyed our corporate get-together. We dove into high reliability training and had some real conversations about what it means to lead in healthcare. We also talked about how to hardwire best practices to be more consistent, intentional, and reliable as leaders.

Then we wrapped it up with a shrimp boil 🍤(and of course, some Waldo’s chicken)🐔 and had a chance to just connect and recharge with the team.

04/25/2025

Shout out to the Health Information Management (HIM) professionals who diligently work to maintain accurate, secure, and accessible patient records.

Here is the HIM team at Kentucky River Medical Center: Diana Tyra, Becky Watkins, Angie Noble, Ashley Johnson, (not pictured Sheila Lovely).

Thanks for all you do!

04/24/2025

We’re proud to be named one of Nashville’s Best Places to Work for 2025!

This recognition reflects the passion, collaboration, and heart our incredible team brings to work every day. We wouldn’t be here without our committed team of professionals supporting healthcare across the country.

Let’s keep building a workplace where people thrive, grow, and feel proud to belong.

Read more: Nashville 2025 Best Places to Work -https://www.bizjournals.com/nashville/news/2025/04/23/best-places-work-2025-announcement-nbj.html

04/23/2025

Congratulations to Evanston Regional Hospital in Wyoming for achieving 100% on their 2024 Clinical Quality Indicators—a testament to the team's dedication to providing high-quality patient care to the region.