Cottage Children's Medical Center

12/07/2025

Join us for a Virtual Car Seat Safety Class
December 16, 2025 | 5 - 6 p.m.
$25 per registration
Register today at cottagehealth.org/carseatsafety

Cottage Health’s Virtual Car Seat Safety Class will help parents or caregivers keep children safe with the proper use of their car seat. Learning the core basics of car seat safety is a valuable skill for keeping your children safe on the road throughout childhood.

To schedule an appointment in Spanish, please call Mayra Vazquez at 805-569-7478 or email m8vazque@sbch.org.

*Registration closes 36 hours before class

12/06/2025

A stomachache led five-year-old Miles and his family to Cottage Urgent Care, where the team quickly identified appendicitis and sent him straight to the Cottage ER. There they found exceptional medical care, comfort and compassion, and Miles made a fast recovery. Miles’ five-day stay in Pediatrics at Cottage was so positive, he keeps a memento box with his admissions bracelet, the teddy bear he received and his hospital gown.

From the Birth Center to the Mother Infant Unit, to Cottage Children’s Medical Center and Grotenhuis Pediatric Specialty Clinics, our staff is honored to offer care and compassion to children in all stages of their lives.

Learn more at cottagehealth.org/childrens

12/02/2025

This make a gift to help Cottage continue providing the highest level of care for our patients, right here on the Central Coast. Your support helps us invest in life-saving technology, expand access to care, and take care of our youngest patients, close to home – innovations that improve the health of our community.
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When Natalie was four, her joyful voice fell silent. She was taken to the hospital with pneumonia and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). Her oxygen levels dropped dangerously low, and her left lung collapsed. Thanks to generous donor support, Cottage was ready. Our donor-supported pediatric ambulance brought her safely to Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, providing critical care and comfort along the way. She was admitted to the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, where she was cared for by our team of experts who specialize in children’s emergencies. Natalie received the lifesaving, compassionate care she needed—just in time and close to home. Today, Natalie is doing well and thriving.
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For Nina, life has always been full of movement. As a master gardener, devoted volunteer, and passionate philanthropist, she has spent her life cultivating beauty and connection. But one rainy morning, everything changed. While preparing for a visit from her granddaughter, Nina slipped and fell. Her knee shattered on impact, and she had to be rushed to Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital and underwent emergency surgery. At Cottage Rehabilitation Hospital (CRH), Nina found more than expert care. She found compassion, connection, and strength to move forward. From physical therapists to aides, every person helped her rebuild confidence—step by step.
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Carlyle has spent most of his life under the wide-open skies of the Santa Ynez Valley—working the land, running his art business, and raising a family. But one quiet evening, everything changed in an instant. He was having a stroke. No warning. No time to waste. What saved him was fast, expert care—just minutes away at Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital. From there, he was transferred to Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital for specialized stroke care, followed by intensive therapy at Cottage Rehabilitation Hospital. Every day was a fight—to walk, speak, and reclaim the life he loved. Today, Carlyle is enjoying life, thanks to the care he received.

To learn more about these stories, and ways you can help, visit cottagehealth.org/giving

11/27/2025

Cottage Children’s Medical Center was proud to sponsor UCSB Arts & Lectures' Disney’s Moana Live-to-Film Concert — an afternoon filled with laughter, music, and joy 🌊🎶💙

At CCMC, care goes beyond medicine. It’s about creating moments of connection, hope, and childhood wonder.

And coming this winter — we’re opening the new Grotenhuis Pediatric Clinics! With 15 pediatric specialties under one roof, double the exam room capacity, and a playful ocean-themed design, families across the Central Coast can count on Cottage for world-class care close to home. 🐠🏥💫

With support from community members like you, we’re building brighter futures for our youngest residents. 💖

11/15/2025

Join us for a Virtual Car Seat Safety Class
November 18, 2025 | 5 - 6 p.m.
Register today at cottagehealth.org/carseatsafety

Four out of five child passenger safety seats (80 percent) are installed or adjusted incorrectly.

Cottage Health’s Virtual Car Seat Safety Class will help parents or caregivers keep children safe with the proper use of their car seat. Learning the core basics of car seat safety is a valuable skill for keeping your children safe on the road throughout childhood.

For more information, or to schedule an appointment in Spanish, please call Mayra Vazquez at 805-569-7478 or email m8vazque@sbch.org.

11/02/2025

Cottage Health team members from across departments and Star Wars characters from the 501st Legion joined together for a day of fall fun with our pediatric patients!

Festivities included a Trick-or-Treating Parade, “Reverse Trick-or-Treating,” a Star Wars meet-and-greet, and fall crafts, bringing joy to patients and staff throughout the unit. The 501st Legion also stopped by the NICU, where the NICU Shared Governance Team created custom baby costumes.

11/01/2025

Thank you for helping make our Sneak Peek & Treats event celebrating the new Grotenhuis Pediatric Clinics a great success!

10/31/2025

Thank you to everyone who joined us at our Sneak Peek & Treats event at the new Grotenhuis Pediatric Clinics! It was great sharing our future space with you and seeing all the creativity that went into the amazing costumes. We are excited to announce our Costume Contest Winners!

The winning costumes🏆:
1st Place – Levi & Penelope as Prince’s Purple Rain
2nd Place – August as Opossum in a Trash Can
3rd Place – Everly as a Costco Sample Station Employee
4th Place – Norman as Russell from Up

10/29/2025

We look forward to seeing you today!

Come tour the new Cottage Grotenhuis Pediatric Clinics and celebrate this exciting new space at our FREE community event!

Wednesday, October 29 | 3:00–6:00 p.m.
2401 Bath Street, Santa Barbara
(Across from Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital)

Bring the family for an afternoon of Halloween fun, treats, and activities, including:
- Face painting
- Balloon artist
- Crafts for all ages
- Treats and refreshments
- Giveaways
- Costume contest with a grand prize Nintendo Switch!

No reservation required. Free parking available. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

10/18/2025

Join Cottage Health for a free community event at the new Grotenhuis Pediatric Clinics before it opens for care!

Wednesday, October 29 | 3:00–6:00 p.m.
2401 Bath Street, Santa Barbara (Across from Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital)

Bring the family for an afternoon of Halloween fun, treats, and activities, including:
- Face painting
- Balloon artist
- Crafts for all ages
- Treats and refreshments
- Giveaways
- Costume contest with a grand prize Nintendo Switch!

No reservation required. Free parking available. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Come tour the new Cottage Grotenhuis Pediatric Clinics and celebrate this exciting new space!

10/11/2025

Cottage Health’s Trauma Services and partner agencies’ car seat safety experts joined families at the Goleta Community Center for free car seat inspections—helping ensure every child rides safely.

Car safety experts are offering free inspections to ensure they are properly installed. Officials at Cottege Care say 80% of car seats are not installed properly.

10/07/2025

It’s Pediatric Nurses Week, and our incredible team and pediatric patients enjoyed a special surprise visit from our in-house superhero, Spider-Man! 🕷️

We are so grateful to our pediatric nurses for the compassion, skill and heart they bring to every child’s care. Thank you for being real-life heroes every day!