Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital is a 519-bed acute care teaching hospital and trauma center, the Vaccinations but appointment only.

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital is a 450-bed acute care teaching hospital and trauma center, the largest of its kind between Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay Area. The hospital was founded in 1888 by 50 women determined to provide a healthcare facility for the growing community of Santa Barbara. Now with annual admissions of more than 20,000 patients, nearly 73,000 emergency department visits, and 2,400 births, Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital is renowned for the breadth of its services.

Join the Cottage Cardiology Clinic Santa Barbara for a FREE virtual Meet the Doctor event featuring Dr. Elizabeth Hutchi...
01/21/2026

Join the Cottage Cardiology Clinic Santa Barbara for a FREE virtual Meet the Doctor event featuring Dr. Elizabeth Hutchins, a board-certified cardiology and cardio-oncology specialist affiliated with Cottage Health.

Thursday, February 19, 2026
4:00–5:00 p.m. | Virtual
Register to receive the event link: cottagehealth.org/heartmtd

Dr. Hutchins, the region’s only cardiologist specializing in cardio-oncology, will share how she partners with oncologists to deliver comprehensive and personalized care.

Participants will learn:
• Why heart health matters before, during and after cancer care
• How coordinated care supports better outcomes
• Practical tips to help protect your heart

Live Q&A included, with the opportunity to ask questions in a confidential setting.

We are proud to recognize Criss, a nurse in the Pre/Post-Surgical Unit (PPSU) and recent DAISY Award recipient. She was ...
01/11/2026

We are proud to recognize Criss, a nurse in the Pre/Post-Surgical Unit (PPSU) and recent DAISY Award recipient. She was nominated by a grateful family member who shared the following:

“My wife was scheduled for a biopsy. During the preoperative preparations, Nurse Criss observed that my wife was not acting normally. Demonstrating exceptional clinical intuition, she requested a triage assessment for further evaluation. What followed was a rapid and lifesaving diagnostic sequence that confirmed the presence of a tumor. Thanks to Nurse Criss’ immediate action, my wife received timely treatment, and a follow-up showed a dramatic improvement in the size of the tumor.

Today, my wife is making significant strides toward recovery. This extraordinary outcome was only possible because Nurse Criss did not overlook subtle clinical signs. Her attention to detail and proactive care exemplify the highest standards of nursing practice and patient advocacy. Our family owes Nurse Criss a debt of gratitude we can never fully repay. Her vigilance gave my wife a second chance at life. Please extend our heartfelt thanks and recognize her as the silent hero she is.”

Please join us in congratulating Criss. We are grateful for the dedication, vigilance, and compassion she brings to her patients each day.

This week, our community comes together to remember, honor and support one another.We are proud to support Raising Our L...
01/09/2026

This week, our community comes together to remember, honor and support one another.

We are proud to support Raising Our Light, a commemorative event marking eight years since the 1/9 Debris Flow. The gathering will honor the 23 lives lost and reflect on the strength and resilience of the Montecito community.

Montecito Union School
Friday, January 9
6:00 p.m.

Grotenhuis Pediatric Clinics have a new home!Our clinics have moved into a new, modern space designed to support coordin...
01/07/2026

Grotenhuis Pediatric Clinics have a new home!
Our clinics have moved into a new, modern space designed to support coordinated, high-quality care for children, bringing all 15 pediatric specialties together under one roof.

The new clinic features expanded exam rooms, specialty testing spaces, an infusion suite, and convenient underground parking.

New location:
Grotenhuis Pediatric Clinics
Cottage Medical Clinics – Santa Barbara (Second Floor)
2401 Bath Street, Santa Barbara

Learn more: cottagehealth.org/ccmc

Hello, 2026!Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital rang in 2026 by welcoming its first baby of the year.New parents, Jessica and...
01/01/2026

Hello, 2026!
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital rang in 2026 by welcoming its first baby of the year.

New parents, Jessica and Laurence welcomed their first child, a baby girl named Isla, at 4:41 am on Thursday, January 1, 2026. Weighing 9 pounds and measuring 20.5 inches, Baby Isla’s arrival marked an exciting start to the new year.

Join us in congratulating the new parents!

01/01/2026

It was a year of meaningful milestones, made possible by our dedicated teams and our community. Thank you for being part of our 2025.

Wishing you a happy holiday season from Sterling, one of our pet therapy dogs and honorary reindeer, who sprinkled a lit...
12/25/2025

Wishing you a happy holiday season from Sterling, one of our pet therapy dogs and honorary reindeer, who sprinkled a little extra cheer around Cottage this year.

Santa enlisted the help of therapy dog Sterling during his visit to Cottage Children’s Medical Center to meet pediatric ...
12/24/2025

Santa enlisted the help of therapy dog Sterling during his visit to Cottage Children’s Medical Center to meet pediatric patients and share some holiday cheer, filling the halls with joy.

Special thanks to our pediatrics team, pet therapy volunteers, and everyone who helped bring the magic to life.

The holiday season can be overwhelming. You’re not alone, and support is available. If you or someone you care about nee...
12/24/2025

The holiday season can be overwhelming. You’re not alone, and support is available. If you or someone you care about needs help:

Emergency Psychiatric Services: 805-569-8339

Cottage Residential Center (substance use disorder treatment): 805-569-7422

In an emergency, please call 911.

We had a wonderful time celebrating our Cottage Health Volunteers at this year’s holiday brunch, organized to show our a...
12/23/2025

We had a wonderful time celebrating our Cottage Health Volunteers at this year’s holiday brunch, organized to show our appreciation, connect with one another, and hear updates about the hospital.

Our volunteers bring so much heart, generosity, and spirit to Cottage Health, and we are truly grateful for all they do.

This holiday season, our NICU team arranged a special visit from Santa, giving families the option to capture their baby...
12/21/2025

This holiday season, our NICU team arranged a special visit from Santa, giving families the option to capture their baby’s first holiday photo. Babies were photographed with stockings and knit beanies handmade by our volunteers.

Our Maternity unit also joined in the tradition, with every baby born in December receiving a handmade stocking as a keepsake for their family.

We’re grateful to our volunteers and teams who make these moments possible.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this year’s toy drive a success. Your gifts will brighten the days of children at ...
12/20/2025

Thank you to everyone who helped make this year’s toy drive a success. Your gifts will brighten the days of children at Cottage Children’s Medical Center all year long. Special thanks to our community partners, hospital leadership team, and volunteers for their incredible support.

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Santa Barbara, CA
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Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital is a 450-bed acute care teaching hospital and trauma center, the largest of its kind between Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay Area. The hospital was founded in 1888 by 50 women determined to provide a healthcare facility for the growing community of Santa Barbara. Now with annual admissions of more than 20,000 patients, nearly 73,000 emergency department visits, and 2,400 births, Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital is renowned for the breadth of its services.