Community Memorial Healthcare

07/21/2025

Community Memorial Healthcare's Ortho Prehab program is a program designed to enhance your preparation for joint or spine surgery. Benefits of Prehab:

-Improved strength, flexibility, and functional ability
-Smoother and faster recovery
-Enhanced upper body strength for post-surgical mobility aids
-Familiarity with rehabilitation exercises

Get Started Today! Begin prehab 8 weeks before surgery. Consult your doctor for a referral to our Wellness & Fitness Center. To learn more, visit: https://bit.ly/3zT2Q4J

07/18/2025

DID YOU KNOW??? Community Memorial proudly displays over 2000 pieces of original art in our Hospitals, Continuing Care Center, and Health Centers? Curated by a talented team of artists and volunteers through our Operation Picasso program, the collection features works by artists known locally, regionally, and beyond. Right now, two pieces by Ojai local Karen Lewis, are on loan to the Ojai Valley Museum for their retrospective "Seven Decades: The Art of Karen Lewis." This show was curated by Community Memorial Operation Picasso chair, Richard Amend and is a must see! Visit https://bit.ly/44AZYX1 for details on the show!

07/17/2025

A huge congratulations goes out to our most recent recipient of the DAISY Award — Zahava Weiss, RN, BSN, CLC. Zahava is an RN IV in our Labor & Delivery unit. The DAISY Award is an international program that rewards and celebrates the extraordinary clinical skill and compassionate care given by nurses everyday. Visit https://bit.ly/4kz5JZM to learn more or nominate your nurse for this special recognition.

07/16/2025

Earlier this week, we hosted a bittersweet retirement celebration for our friend and long-time colleague, Bonita. Bonita has been a member of the Community Memorial team for 57 years. Her steadfast presence and dedication to her work have been an inspiration to us all. While we will miss her tremendously, we are excited for her and her next adventure - retirement! Congrats Bonita - thank you for all you have done for our patients and our community!

07/15/2025

Congratulations to all our 2025 Nursing Scholarship Awardees! This year, the Barbara Meister scholarship was awarded to Gilberto Aguirre Ramirez and Karina Zermino and the Holly & Emilie Rayman scholarship was awarded to Jenzelle Mendez Gregorio. 👏

The new Janice Nalett-Canby scholarship was awarded to Laura Wotkyns. Special thanks to Community Memorial Emergency Physician Dr. Neil Canby for providing this special scholarship in honor of his mother, Janice. ❤️

Last but certainly not least, April Baysinger was awarded a scholarship made possible by Community Memorial CFO Jim Corwin. 🙌

All of the 2025 Nursing Scholarships will support these outstanding team members as they further their educations in the field of nursing. Please join us in thanking them for their commitment to providing exceptional care to our community!

07/15/2025

Last week, the Community Memorial outreach team taught hands-only CPR at the STEM day! We are thrilled to be supporting the youth in our community with education and opportunities for hands-on learning.

07/14/2025

Palliative care focuses on improving the quality of life for patients with serious illnesses. Unlike hospice care, it's not just for those nearing the end of life. Read this article to learn more about Palliative Care at Community Memorial. https://bit.ly/473VcRg

07/11/2025

If you’re expecting a baby and have never practiced yoga, now is a great time to start! To learn more & sign up for classes, visit https://bit.ly/3yYv7WL

Explore the many ways yoga benefits mom and baby - From building strength for labor, to relieving pain & tension, and building the mother-baby bond.

07/09/2025

The Ojai Valley Hospital Foundation Guild's carefree, crowd favorite event is back! JOIN US as we close out the summer with an evening of fun, food & friends under the stars, all in support of Community Memorial Hospital - Ojai and our Continuing Care Center! Sponsorships and tickets are available now - visit https://bit.ly/3TcnUt9 for more info!

07/07/2025

BECOME A MEMBER! The Community Memorial Wellness & Fitness Center offers health-related classes and programs you wouldn’t typically find at a regular gym. Join today and start your journey towards a healthier lifestyle! https://bit.ly/3KCJzXI

07/03/2025

Protecting your skin starts with knowledge! Read more from Dr. Ryan Wells' article on Advances in Skin Cancer Treatment & Mohs Surgery for Skin Cancer. Discover how this cutting-edge procedure is performed and learn essential tips to safeguard your skin this summer. https://bit.ly/43m52eB

07/02/2025

Have an upcoming appointment? Complete the check-in process from home to save time when you arrive at the clinic. Pay visit copays, verify your medical and insurance information, respond to questionnaires, and electronically sign documents.
Visit mycmh.org/mychart or download the MyChart app to sign up today!