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Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital is a 519-bed non-profit, acute care teaching hospital. Vaccinations but appointment only.

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital is a 519-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.

05/06/2026

Cottage Surgical Clinics is hosting a free virtual “Meet the Doctor” event on Tuesday, May 19, from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m., focused on colon cancer prevention and screening.

The presentation will be led by Dr. Lexine Yurcho, a board-certified general and colorectal surgeon with Cottage Surgical Clinics and will include a confidential Q&A session where participants can have their questions answered directly.

To register, visit cottagehealth.org/surgicalMTD

05/05/2026

May the 4th be with you!
Members of the 501st Legion brought Star Wars to life at Cottage Children’s Medical Center, visiting pediatrics, the PICU, NICU, and Grotenhuis Clinics. Thank you for brightening the day for our patients and families.
Channel Islands Squad

04/28/2026

Due to a service disruption, some Cottage Health phone lines are temporarily unavailable. If you are unable to reach us, please call 805-845-9013 for our main operators at all Cottage locations.

Debido a una interrupción del servicio, algunas líneas telefónicas de Cottage Health están temporalmente fuera de servicio.

Si no puede comunicarse con nosotros, por favor llame al 805-845-9013 para comunicarse con nuestros operadores para cualquier centro de Cottage.

04/24/2026

Our volunteers are at the heart of Cottage Health. From welcoming patients and families to supporting care teams behind the scenes, their compassion and generosity make a difference every day.

Thank you to our incredible volunteers for the time, kindness, and care you bring to our community. Happy National Volunteer Week!

04/23/2026

Outpatient therapy services have moved!

Cottage Rehabilitation Hospital Keck Outpatient Therapy Services have moved to Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital (351 S. Patterson Ave.) and are now Cottage Outpatient Therapy.

Free parking is available in the main lot at Patterson and Hollister. Please enter through the main hospital entrance and plan to arrive 15 minutes early for your appointment.

New location. New name. The same commitment to individualized care in a supportive environment.

04/19/2026

Join us for the Annual Mental Health Fair
Saturday, May 2
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, Burtness Auditorium

This free community event brings together local organizations and resources to help educate and support mental health and substance use awareness. Connect with agencies, explore available services, and learn more about caring for your mental well-being.

Speakers:
Advancing the Treatment of Difficult-to-Treat Depression
Monica Rettenmier, MD, Cottage Health

Anxiety and Stress Management in Current Times
Adam Awerbuch, MD, Cottage Health

No registration required. Walk-ins welcome.

04/18/2026

Meet Dr. Vejas Skripkus!

Board-certified family medicine physician Dr. Skripkus recently joined Cottage Health and is seeing patients at Cottage Primary Care – Santa Barbara – Bath St. He brings a passion for preventive care, whole-family health, and helping patients stay well at every stage of life.

To schedule an appointment or more information, call 805-569-7227 or visit cottagehealth.org/primarycare

04/15/2026

Join Cottage Cardiology Clinic for a FREE virtual Meet the Doctor event focused on advances in atrial fibrillation (AFib) treatment.

Thursday, April 16, 2026
4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Register: cottagehealth.org/heartmtd

Dr. Chee Yuan Ng, a board-certified cardiologist and cardiac electrophysiologist, will discuss caring for the heart, from prevention to intervention, and share insights on the causes, symptoms, treatment strategies and stroke prevention related to AFib.

Participants will also have the opportunity to ask questions during a live Q&A session.

04/10/2026

The weather has been beautiful, and we’ve been loving time outdoors ☀️ As you head out for a hike, camping trip, or nature walk, be mindful of increased snake activity. Stay alert, keep a safe distance, and enjoy the outdoors safely.

03/30/2026

This Doctor’s Day, we’re recognizing the physicians who care for our patients across Cottage Health and the communities we serve. Whether it’s a routine visit or a life-changing moment, they’re there, bringing skill, judgment and a steady presence when it matters most. We’re grateful for all they do, every day.

03/27/2026

This month, we celebrate the impact of our Medical Social Workers at Cottage Health.

A vital part of the care team, they support patients and families through complex medical and emotional challenges with compassion and expertise.

Join us in celebrating Social Work Month and our team for the difference they make every day!

03/21/2026

At 26 weeks pregnant, Faviola arrived at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital with swelling, shortness of breath and dangerously high blood pressure. Diagnosed with severe preeclampsia, she had to deliver early to save her life and her baby’s. Camila, born just over two pounds, spent 11 weeks in the Cottage NICU, where the care team supported her family and celebrated every milestone. Today, Camila is thriving, and Faviola still shares photos with the team who helped them through the hardest time of their lives.

Learn more about at cottagehealth.org/childrens.

Address

400 West Pueblo Street, Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
Santa Barbara, CA
93105

Telephone

+18056827111

Website

https://www.cottagehealth.org/

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