Kaweah Health is the largest hospital in Tulare County and a certified Level III Trauma Center in Visalia.
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02/02/2026
Kaweah Health Hospice and our Ruth Wood Open Arms House care for hundreds of patients and their families every year.
Our Hospice Foundation Board is happy to be able to support their work through the Kaweah Health Hospice Foundation, whose passionate board members talk about their work in this video. With events like the annual Moonshine Soiree, they not only raise funds for hospice, but raise awareness about services available.
Want to help? You can make a donation at KaweahHealth.org/giving, and impact families in their time of need today.
01/30/2026
Say hello to our January World-Class Employee of the Month – Donna Barker, charge posting specialist. 🎉
For 38 years, Donna has embodied the heart of Kaweah Health's mission through compassion and excellence. As a Charge Posting Specialist, her work often happens behind the scenes, yet it's vital to the financial strength of our Emergency Department and Urgent Care clinics. She continuously identifies and resolves issues, taking full ownership to ensure workflows run smoothly and efficiently.
Donna’s colleagues rely on her as the go-to expert for all Charge Posting functions, and she approaches every challenge with professionalism and grace. What truly sets Donna apart is her kindness and generosity. Whether she is helping a coworker navigate a complex task, mentoring someone new, or ending every email with “Have a wonderful day,” she makes everyone feel valued and supported.
Donna brings warmth and humanity to everything she does, modeling the compassionate culture we strive to provide. Her 38-year legacy of service, knowledge, and passion truly exemplifies Kaweah Health's core values.
01/29/2026
Hats off to our inaugural BSN graduates! 🎓
We are so proud of this incredible class of nurses who were pinned by their loved ones, receiving a lantern pin to honor their commitment to compassionate, ethical care. During the ceremony, they also recited the Nightingale Pledge, marking a very special milestone in their journey.
In her speech, Chief Human Resources Officer Dianne Cox reflected on what this program represents for the future of our workforce and community: “Kaweah Health believed in something bold, by building this program, we didn't just educate nurses — we reimagined what workforce development can look like in healthcare. These graduates are living proof that this vision works.”
Through our partnership with Unitek College, our employees can work at Kaweah Health while earning their nursing degree, with flexible schedules and tuition support. We are thrilled to celebrate this graduating class and welcome them into the next chapter of their nursing careers in Tulare County and the Central Valley.
01/28/2026
Starting February 1, Kaweah Health Urgent Care locations at Court Street and Demaree will no longer take online appointments. The switch to walk-in only will make access easier and help the community get non-emergency care on short notice.
Urgent Care provides access to medical care for conditions that are non-life-threatening but need immediate attention such as sports injuries, lacerations, cold and flu, or infections.
Hours of operation:
Urgent Care – Court Street, daily from 9 AM to 9 PM
Urgent Care – Demaree, daily from 8 AM to 8 PM.
01/28/2026
Crisis doesn’t always look the same. If something feels off, overwhelming, or unsafe, you don’t have to wait.
Dr. Cory D. Jaques reminds families that our Youth Crisis Stabilization Unit is here 24/7. We’re here to help stabilize, support, and guide youth through their toughest moments.
When in doubt — come.
01/23/2026
Earlier this week, our team had the privilege of hosting students from Central Valley Christian School for their annual Cavalier Shake, and the experience was truly inspiring.
During Round 6, "On the Job," students stepped into a mock Chief Strategy Officer role, participating in strategy discussions, interview-style questions, a working lunch with our leaders, and a hospital tour. Our team loved hosting this hands-on experience and giving students the opportunity to build confidence, ask questions, and gain real-world insight into healthcare leadership.
Congratulations to the top four students who advanced to the next round and to the crowned champion Brynlee Popovich. We are proud to support and encourage the next generation of leaders in our community.
01/21/2026
From social media pressure to the lasting impact of COVID, today’s youth are navigating a world that can feel overwhelming and unpredictable.
Dr. Cory D. Jaques shares what he’s seeing most often and why truly understanding these pressures matters if we want to show up for the youth in our lives.
Our doors are always open for youth in need. For support or more information, come to the Youth Crisis Stabilization Unit at 230 NW 3rd Avenue, Visalia, CA 93291, or call (559) 839-2670 anytime.
01/20/2026
Draw Station Now Open in Exeter
Kaweah Health has expanded services with a new Laboratory Patient Service Center, providing a convenient location for lab work for our community east of Visalia.
Appointments can be made at KaweahHealth.org/Lab up to four weeks in advance, or patients may walk in without an appointment.
The new Exeter center is located at 1003 San Juan Ave., directly across the parking lot from the Kaweah Health Medical Clinic. It is open Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and closed daily from 12:00-12:30 p.m. for lunch.
01/20/2026
Join us in giving a standing ovation to our Pediatric Hospice Team, our January Team of the Month! 💙
This incredible team exemplifies Kaweah Health's core values through their profound compassion, unwavering dedication, and extraordinary ability to bring comfort during life’s most sacred moments. Led by Dr. David Sine, they care for nearly 90 of our Valley’s most vulnerable children, leaving an impact that reaches far beyond clinical care to touch the very heart of our organization.
What truly sets them apart is how they show up with full hearts, even in the hardest moments. They support one another like family and go beyond clinical care to create lasting connections.
Recently, they initiated a touching project, purchasing stuffed animals with embedded recording devices that capture each child's heartbeat. These bears become treasured keepsakes for grieving families. This is just one example of how the team thinks beyond standard protocols to create lasting comfort and meaning.
We are profoundly grateful for our Pediatric Hospice Team's continuous dedication, their courage to walk alongside families through the unthinkable, and the countless lives they honor and comfort each day.
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Kaweah Delta is a publicly-owned community health care organization that provides comprehensive health services to the greater Visalia region and Tulare County.
With over 5,000 dedicated medical professionals and employees, we are committed to meeting the community’s health needs through state-of-the-art medicine, high-quality preventive services and specialized health centers and clinics.
We are committed to a culture that delivers a personal, professional, and compassionate health care experience for every patient, every time. Our numerous honors and high rankings for quality are a testament to the tireless work of our medical team and hospital staff, who bring the highest levels of care to our community.
Our patients, our families, our staff, and our community are at the heart of everything we do. As a large regional health care organization, it is our mission to serve the broad community. We welcome regular feedback from the community to help us continually improve and make sure we are best meeting the needs of our region.
We are proud of our strong history of delivering high-quality, affordable healthcare to the region. Even with our history of success, we know we can’t lose sight of the future. As our community grows and as our patients’ needs change, we work hard to modernize, expand and improve our health care facilities and services.
Our prompt care and specialty services allow us to make comprehensive health services accessible to patients throughout the region. Services provided to patients outside of our geographic district boundaries provides economic support to fund services to those who live inside the district boundaries.
Our community has access to exceptional locally-based health care, thanks to our award-winning staff and medical teams. Their commitment to quality and safety has earned Kaweah Delta multiple national awards for quality outcomes.
