Enloe Health

02/21/2026

Reconocer los signos de un ataque cardiaco puede salvarle la vida. Aprenda los síntomas en honor al Mes del Corazón.

02/20/2026

Teams across Enloe Health were treated to the rare view of our campus and the community sprinkled with snow, something we don’t get to see often.

Yesterday’s snowfall kept our Butte County EMS crews in Paradise and Magalia busy — they were shoveling out station driveways, coordinating rides so team members could get to work safely, and managing calls with a designated drop point to keep our four-wheel drive ambulances on the ridge.

We hope everyone enjoyed the rare sight of snow as much as we did!

02/19/2026

Enloe Health is highlighting patients and their bariatric surgery success stories thanks to Enloe Health Bariatric & Metabolic Services.

This month we introduce Nick and Autumn Avalos! Nick and Autumn are married, live in Chico and have lost nearly 200 pounds combined. Autumn had her surgery in 2022, while Nick had it in 2023.

Both say bariatric surgery gave them their health back. “My children are my biggest motivation, and bariatric surgery was the reset I needed to jumpstart a whole new life,” Nick shared. Autumn says she is thankful she can model health habits for her family, “I have more energy to chase my kids around and pursue my goals.”

Interested in bariatric surgery or have questions? Learn more at www.enloe.org/weight.

02/18/2026

We’re happy to share that the Enloe Health Regional Cancer Center received full accreditation by the American College of Surgeons National Accreditation Program for Re**al Cancer (NAPRC). Enloe Health Enloe Medical Center is one of only eight hospitals in California to earn this distinction.

This accreditation reflects Enloe’s rigorous adherence to NAPRC standards, which emphasize a multidisciplinary, highly coordinated and evidence-based approach to treating re**al cancer. Earning this recognition demonstrates that Enloe delivers care that improves outcomes, elevates quality of life and supports patients throughout their cancer journeys.

Enloe is also recognized as an ACS Surgical Quality Partner. This acknowledges Enloe’s commitment to excellence, including consistent improvement in clinical processes, a meaningful reduction in recurrence rates, stronger patient function, increased survival rates and a culture of continuous quality improvement.

Thank you to our physicians and caregivers for your hard work and dedication to make this possible. And, special thanks to our community for letting us care for you.

02/16/2026

Happy Presidents Day from all of us at Enloe Health!

02/14/2026

Knowing the signs of a heart attack can be lifesaving. Learn about the symptoms in honor of American Heart Month.

02/13/2026

Members of the Enloe Health Trauma Services team have been sharing valuable insight with the community! These caregivers have talked to kids about e bike safety, helped students learn how to help in a bleeding emergency and more.

Partnering with local schools and programs helps empower our communities with the knowledge they need to be safe and healthy.

Check out some photos of our team in action at the:
• E-bike safety assembly at Marsh Junior High School
• Stop the Bleed course at Willows High School
• Glenn County Veterans Stand Down in Orland
• ThinkFirst For Kids class with the Enloe Health Security team at Ho**er Oak Elementary School

02/12/2026

February is American Heart Month, a perfect time to look at how decisions, starting with your grocery cart, can support a longer, healthier life. Heart healthy foods are powerful allies, especially as heart disease remains the leading cause of death for people in the United States.

The choices you make at the store may be the secret to a longer, healthier life. The key is heart-healthy foods. Enloe Health caregivers in Chico, CA, provide insight.

02/11/2026

Congratulations to Jolene Francis, Enloe Health’s Vice President and Chief Development Officer. We’re proud to share that she was honored with the Jeanne Posey Award at the 88th Annual Chico Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet last month.

This honor recognizes a woman who reflects Jeanne Posey’s spirit of leading with heart, generosity and a passion for making Chico a better place.

Tom Hughes, a committee member for the Enloe Gonzales Comprehensive Cancer Center Campaign and former board member of the Enloe Health Foundation, also garnered recognition with the J. Pat Lappin Award.

Congratulations to everyone who was honored at this year’s event!

02/10/2026

Attention medical and osteopathic school students and residents! Enloe Health’s Invest in the Future Scholarship is now accepting applications. The scholarship awards up to $3,000 to current medical or osteopathic school students or residents who:
• Graduated from a Butte, Glenn, or Tehama County high school, or from California State University, Chico
• Want to practice medicine in the area
The deadline to apply is April 1. Learn more: www.enloe.org/invest-in-the-future/

02/09/2026

Do you have a cold or flu that doesn’t require a visit to the emergency room? Enloe Health Prompt Care is an option that provides fast, quality treatment for minor injuries and illnesses. It is open seven days a week from 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.

When suitable, choosing this option saves you time and money. These services are available if you live in Chico, Oroville and all other communities in Butte, Glenn and Tehama County. Learn more at www.enloe.org/promptcare.

02/07/2026

Do you know what bariatric surgery entails?

Enloe Health bariatric surgeon Jose Covarrubias, M.D., sheds light on what bariatric surgery is and how it can help you achieve your health goals.