Health Care Foundation For Ventura County

10/28/2025

Thank you to Outreach Alliance of Ventura County (OAVC) for their generous donation of more than 40 pairs of brand-new shoes for patients at Ventura County Medical Center and Santa Paula Hospital.

As winter approaches, access to new shoes and clothing helps ensure patients can be discharged with warmth, comfort, and dignity, making a meaningful difference in their recovery and well-being.

Health Care Foundation for Ventura County is grateful to OAVC for their compassion and continued commitment to uplifting our community and bringing hope to those who need it most.

If you would like to donate new or gently used shoes or clothing to support patients in need of appropriate attire this winter, please contact CEO Amy Towner at amy.towner@venturacounty.gov.

10/28/2025

Thank you to the Charles D. and Mary A. Bauer Foundation for their generous donation of six Stryker Nara bassinets for Ventura County Medical Center (VCMC).

These state-of-the-art bassinets enhance comfort and bonding for newborn babies and their parents, helping VCMC’s labor and delivery team deliver exceptional care and support to families across Ventura County.

These bassinets will bring comfort to VCMC’s smallest patients as they experience their first moments as Ventura County’s newest residents.

Thank you once again to the Charles D. and Mary A. Bauer Foundation for their continued commitment to enhancing health care services in Ventura County!

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10/20/2025

10/16/2025

Language Access & Interpreter Services are available at Ventura County Medical Center & Santa Paula Hospital

At Ventura County Medical Center and Santa Paula Hospital, every patient deserves to be heard and understood. The Language and Interpreter Services team ensures that language is never a barrier to receiving compassionate, high-quality medical care.

Services Include:
✅ In-person interpretation in Spanish and Mixteco
✅ Phone or video interpretation for other Indigenous languages
✅ Support Monday–Friday, 7 AM–5 PM, plus weekend phone interpretation

📍 Location: 300 Hillmont Ave, Ventura, CA 93003
📞 Interpreter Services: 805-652-6290

Español:
Servicios de Acceso a Idiomas e Interpretación disponibles en Ventura County Medical Center y Santa Paula Hospital

En Ventura County Medical Center y Santa Paula Hospital, cada paciente merece ser escuchado y comprendido. El equipo de Servicios de Idiomas e Interpretación garantiza que el idioma nunca sea una barrera para recibir atención médica compasiva y de alta calidad.

Servicios Incluyen:
✅ Interpretación en persona en español y mixteco
✅ Interpretación por teléfono o video para otros idiomas indígenas
✅ Apoyo de lunes a viernes, 7 AM–5 PM, más interpretación telefónica los fines de semana

📍 Ubicación: 300 Hillmont Ave, Ventura, CA 93003
📞 Servicios de Intérpretes: 805-652-6290

10/16/2025

The Language Access & Interpreter Services Department at Ventura County Medical Center (VCMC) and Santa Paula Hospital is strengthening the quality of care for individuals facing language barriers. In 2024, the Health Care Foundation for Ventura County (HCFVC) was awarded funding from the California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) to expand language access across Ventura County.

This newly established department is led by Jorge Mejia, Director of Language Access and Interpreter Services, alongside Interpreters Maribel Rojas and Heriberta Gomez. The team provides Spanish and Mixteco interpretation in person, by phone, and via video, ensuring patients receive clear and compassionate communication in their preferred language. To date, they have translated more than 40 patient documents into Spanish.

In July, Jorge and his team launched a 40-hour, in-person interpreter training program. The first cohort has since earned certification, equipping local professionals to deliver culturally competent interpretation across medical, educational, government, and nonprofit settings. A second cohort will begin training this month.

A special thank you to the California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) for supporting the growth of Language Access and Interpreter Services in Ventura County, improving communication and care for patients countywide.

💙Click the link below to support Language Access and Interpreter Services at Ventura County Medical Center and Santa Paula Hospital.
Link: https://form-renderer-app.donorperfect.io/give/hcfvc/language_access

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Spanish: El Departamento de Acceso Lingüístico y Servicios de Intérpretes del Centro Médico del Condado de Ventura (VCMC) y del Hospital de Santa Paula está fortaleciendo la calidad de la atención para las personas que enfrentan barreras del idioma. En 2024, la Fundación de Atención Médica del Condado de Ventura (HCFVC) recibió financiamiento de la Oficina del Gobernador para el Desarrollo Comercial y Económico (GO-Biz) con el fin de ampliar el acceso lingüístico en todo el condado de Ventura.

Este nuevo departamento está dirigido por Jorge Mejía, Director de Acceso Lingüístico y Servicios de Intérpretes, junto con las intérpretes Maribel Rojas y Heriberta Gómez. El equipo ofrece servicios de interpretación en español y mixteco de manera presencial, telefónica y por video, garantizando que los pacientes reciban una comunicación clara y compasiva en su idioma preferido. Hasta la fecha, han traducido más de 40 documentos para pacientes al español.

En julio, Jorge y su equipo lanzaron un programa presencial de capacitación para intérpretes de 40 horas. La primera cohorte ya obtuvo su certificación, preparando a profesionales locales para brindar interpretación culturalmente competente en entornos médicos, educativos, gubernamentales y sin fines de lucro. Una segunda cohorte comenzará su capacitación este mes.

Un agradecimiento especial a la Oficina del Gobernador para el Desarrollo Comercial y Económico (GO-Biz) por apoyar el crecimiento del programa de Acceso Lingüístico y Servicios de Intérpretes en el condado de Ventura, mejorando la comunicación y la atención para los pacientes en todo el condado.

💙Haz clic en el enlace a continuación para apoyar los Servicios de Acceso al Idioma e Interpretación en el Centro Médico del Condado de Ventura y el Hospital de Santa Paula.
Enlace: https://form-renderer-app.donorperfect.io/give/hcfvc/language_access

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10/15/2025

Register for a free Estate Planning & Trust Workshop hosted by the Health Care Foundation for Ventura County!

Last quarter’s workshops welcomed more than 130 attendees and received excellent feedback. Each session features Mitchell Davis, Senior Assistant County Counsel for the County of Ventura, and Crista Hermance, local Estate Planning attorney and founder of Hermance Law, along with other local experts. Together, they break down the fundamentals of estate planning in a clear and approachable way, giving you the knowledge and confidence to make informed decisions that protect your loved ones’ future.

Workshop Dates:
📅 Monday, October 20
📅 Wednesday, October 22
📅 Thursday, October 23
All workshops will be held from 5:15 PM to 6:30 PM.

Location:
📍Academic Family Medicine Center Auditorium (Building 340, 1st Floor) 340 Hillmont Ave, Ventura, CA 93003

🔗Click the link below to register.
Link: https://wl.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebLink.aspx?name=E205167&id=90

This workshop is open to anyone who wishes to attend. Help us spread the word by sharing this post on your social media with friends, family, and colleagues.

We look forward to seeing you there!

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10/14/2025

This October, Health Care Foundation for Ventura County is pleased to recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an annual global effort to raise awareness and encourage regular screening for the early detection of breast cancer. One in eight women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer during their lifetime, making it the second leading cause of cancer-related death among women. Fortunately, thanks to advances in screening, detection, and treatment, over 3.5 million breast cancer survivors are alive today.

Earlier this year, HCFVC was awarded a $2 million RISE grant from Gold Coast Health Plan. This transformative investment will enable the Ventura County Medical Center Breast Health Center to enhance and expand its services, improving access to high-quality breast health care for patients throughout Ventura County.

To schedule your mammogram at Ventura County Medical Center, (VCMC) please call 805-652-6080 and press 1.

Support mammography and breast screening services at Ventura County Medical Center. Click the link below to make a difference today!🎗️
https://form-renderer-app.donorperfect.io/give/hcfvc/one-time-donation



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10/01/2025

This September, Health Care Foundation for Ventura County (HCFVC) is pleased to recognize NICU Awareness Month. We honor the incredible strength of Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies, the resilience of their families, and the dedication of the healthcare professionals who provide critical care both in Ventura County and beyond. Ventura County Medical Center is home to a Level III NICU, offering advanced, around-the-clock care for our community’s most vulnerable newborns.

Swipe to read a story from Kiara and Baby Kaia, a local family whose 91-day journey at VCMC’s NICU reflects the impact of expert medical care, compassionate support, and the hope it provides families during their most challenging moments.
A heartfelt thank-you to Kiara Barry and her husband, Sean, for graciously sharing their story with us.

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09/26/2025

Health Care Foundation for Ventura County (HCFVC) is pleased to announce it has been awarded a Resilience, Innovation, Sustainability, and Equity (RISE) grant from Gold Coast Health Plan (GCHP) for $2,034,969. This transformative funding will expand mammography and breast imaging services at Ventura County Medical Center Breast Health Center, significantly enhancing access to comprehensive breast health care in Ventura County.

The RISE-funded initiative will transform breast health services at VCMC by expanding mammography capacity, improving biopsy services, and adding diagnostic ultrasound. It will also introduce AI-assisted mammography to help detect cancer earlier and improve outcomes. A repurposed hospital space will soon become a modern, patient-centered Breast Imaging Center. Expanded evening hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays, as well as one Saturday each month, have already begun.

Thank you, Gold Coast Health Plan, for this transformative investment that will expand access to lifesaving breast health services for patients across Ventura County.

📞 To learn more or schedule an appointment, please call: 805-652-6080 and press 1.

his project is funded in full by Gold Coast Health Plan and will benefit primarily Medi-Cal recipients and other underserved populations residing in Ventura County.

Spanish: La Fundación de Atención a la Salud del Condado de Ventura (HCFVC por sus siglas en inglés) se complace en anunciar que ha recibido un apoyo económico del programa RISE (Resiliencia, Innovación, Sostenibilidad y Equidad) de Gold Coast
Health Plan (GCHP) por un monto de $2,034,969. Este financiamiento transformador permitirá ampliar los servicios de mamografía y de imágenes de mama en el Centro de Salud de Mama del Centro Médico del Condado de Ventura (VCMC), mejorando significativamente el acceso a una atención integral de salud mamaria en el condado de Ventura.

La iniciativa financiada por RISE transformará los servicios de salud mamaria en VCMC mediante la expansión de la capacidad de mamografía, la mejora de los servicios de biopsia y la incorporación de ultrasonido diagnóstico. También introducirá la mamografía asistida por inteligencia artificial para ayudar a detectar el cáncer en etapas más tempranas y mejorar los resultados. Un espacio hospitalario reutilizado se convertirá pronto en un moderno Centro de Imágenes Mamarias centrado en el paciente. Además, ya se han iniciado horarios extendidos en las tardes de martes y jueves, así como un sábado al mes.

Gracias, Gold Coast Health Plan, por esta inversión transformadora que ampliará el acceso a servicios de salud mamaria para salvar más vidas en todo el condado de Ventura.

Para obtener más información o programar una cita, llame al: 805-652-6080 y presione la opción 1.

Este proyecto está financiado en su totalidad por Gold Coast Health Plan y beneficiará principalmente a los beneficiarios de Medi-Cal y a otras poblaciones desatendidas que residen en el condado de Ventura.

09/25/2025

This September, Health Care Foundation for Ventura County is pleased to recognize Fall Prevention Awareness Month.

Dr. Thomas Duncan, Trauma Medical Director at Ventura County Medical Center, shares the critical importance of fall prevention, especially for our senior community.

We invite you to register for the Fall Prevention Forum on September 26 from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Ventura County Fire Department Headquarters in Thousand Oaks. The forum will share practical strategies and resources to help older adults avoid life changing falls and maintain independence.

Click the link below to register today!
https://fire.venturacounty.gov/senior-citizen-safety



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09/18/2025

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the 2025 Ronald McDonald Walk for Kids at San Buenaventura State Beach!

The incredible turnout highlights the generous philanthropic spirit that thrives in Ventura County. The Walk for Kids is a vital fundraiser supporting the Ronald McDonald Family Room at Ventura County Medical Center. It serves as a true “home away from home,” providing comfort and respite for families of hospitalized children just steps from their child’s bedside.

Thank you to everyone for making this event and the support it provides possible!

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Spanish: ¡Gracias a todas las personas que nos acompañaron en la Caminata 2025 de Ronald McDonald por los Niños en la playa estatal de San Buenaventura!

La increíble participación demuestra el generoso espíritu solidario que existe en el Condado de Ventura. La Caminata por los Niños es una recaudación de fondos que apoya la Sala Familiar Ronald McDonald en el Centro Médico del Condado de Ventura (VCMC). Este espacio funciona como un verdadero “hogar lejos de casa”, brindando comodidad y descanso a las familias de niños hospitalizados, a tan solo unos pasos de la cama de su hijo/a.
¡Gracias a todos por hacer posible este evento y el apoyo que brinda!

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09/17/2025

Health Care Foundation for Ventura County (HCFVC) is pleased to recognize Fall Prevention Month this September alongside Ventura County Medical Center Trauma Department and Ventura County Area Agency on Aging. To mark the occasion, HCFVC donated more than 100 gait belts to the Ventura County Fire Department.

Firefighters often respond to fall-related emergencies, and these gait belts will be provided to community members who need assistance. A gait belt is a simple but essential tool that allows caregivers to safely help a loved one after a fall, reducing the risk of further injury and ensuring safer transfers.

HCFVC CEO Amy Towner, Ventura County Fire Department leadership, and Ventura County Medical Center Trauma Department staff came together to celebrate this important donation and partnership in support of community health and safety.

This gift was made possible through the generosity of the Hanger Foundation, whose commitment to advancing safety and quality health care in Ventura County makes a lasting difference. We are deeply grateful for their support in helping protect Ventura County.

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