Kaweah Health is the largest hospital in Tulare County and a certified Level III Trauma Center in Visalia.
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10/30/2025
We’re proud to recognize John Butler, RN, from our 3 South unit.
John exemplifies what it means to provide compassionate, patient-centered care. His kindness and commitment to advocating for his patients make a lasting impact on everyone he serves.
His outstanding care has earned him the DAISY Award, presented in partnership with The DAISY Foundation, which honors nurses for their extraordinary compassion and excellence.
Thank you, John, for your dedication to our patients and for representing the very best of Kaweah Health 💛🌼
To nominate a nurse today, visit kaweahhealth.org/daisy.
10/27/2025
Nurses and Upcoming Nurse Graduates this is for you!
You’re invited to Kaweah Health’s Open House: Journey to Care on Thursday, October 30 from 2–4 PM in the Acequia Tower Lobby, 303 W. Acequia Ave, Visalia, CA.
Meet our Chief Nursing Officer, Schlene Peet, and hear her passion for developing and supporting the next generation of nurses. She believes in fostering an environment where learning thrives, teamwork is strong, and every nurse whether new to the field or experienced can continue to grow and excel.
Take a personalized tour of our hospital, connect with unit managers, and discover the areas of care that inspire you most.
Can’t make it this time? Join us for one of our upcoming Open Houses:
- November 13, 2–4 PM
- December 11, 2–4 PM
We can’t wait to meet you.
10/23/2025
We’re excited to welcome Piper Crispin-Smith, PT, DPT, to our team.
Piper is a pediatric physical therapist from Southern California with a strong background in child development. She earned her doctorate in physical therapy from the University of St. Augustine and believes therapy should be fun and engaging for every young patient.
Piper is available weekdays at Kaweah Health Therapy Specialist at the rehabilitation hospital, dedicating her expertise exclusively to the pediatric population in our community.
Having a full-time pediatric physical therapist is an exceptional resource for families in the Central Valley, and we are committed to ensuring that children receive the highest level of care close to home.
To schedule an appointment with Piper, ask your primary care provider for a referral. For more information about Kaweah Health Therapy Specialists, call 559-624-3906.
10/23/2025
Congratulations to our Interpreter services team for earning the Team of the Month award for October. 🎉
The Interpreter Services team exemplifies the very heart of Kaweah Health's mission: health, excellence, and compassion. This exceptional team consistently delivers culturally and linguistically appropriate care with grace, skill, and an unwavering "can do" spirit that makes them invaluable partners to every department they serve.
What sets Interpreter Services apart is their ability to be both highly responsive and deeply compassionate. Even while juggling multiple requests across the organization, they respond with professionalism and warmth that puts patients and families at ease. The simple act of hearing a familiar voice and language in a moment of medical crisis can be transformative, and this team understands that profound responsibility.
When it comes to embodying the true meaning of Kaweah Care, the Interpreter Services team stands as a shining example of what's possible when skill meets heart.
10/21/2025
Your chance to snag FREE tickets to Girls & Guitars is here! 💗
1067 KJUG Country is hosting a ticket stop at Kaweah Health near the Surgery Entrance tomorrow from noon - 1 PM for our 10th Annual event benefiting the Kaweah Health Breast Center.
Join us tomorrow for your chance to win tickets to an unforgettable evening on Tuesday, October 28 at the Visalia Fox Theatre, featuring live music from Runaway June and exciting auction prizes, including:
🎸 Ella Langley – Autographed Guitar
🎸 Keith Urban – Autographed Guitar
🎸 Thomas Rhett – Autographed Guitar
🎸 Kelsea Ballerini – Autographed Patterns Album
🎸 Riley Green – Autographed Guitar
🎸 Carrie Underwood – Signed Guitar
🎸 Dylan Scott – Autographed Easy Does It Album and Poster
🎸 Dan + Shay – Autographed Guitar
🎸Lee Brice Package — a Lee Brice autographed guitar + a trip for two to a 2026 Lee Brice show, including a backstage meet & greet!
🌵 Stagecoach 2026 Package – 2 tickets for all three days, 3 nights hotel accommodations, and a $500 VISA gift card for gas and merch
✨ …plus more prizes revealed each day!
10/21/2025
Kaweah Health Hand Therapy Specialists Sunnyside office is moving.
As of November 24, we will be serving patients at Kaweah Health Therapy Specialists – Akers, located at 820 S. Akers St., Ste 200 Visalia, CA 93277.
For more information, please call (559) 624-3428.
10/20/2025
We’re excited to share that our Kaweah Health Foundation’s Tiny Feet, Big Steps campaign has officially reached the $1 million mark toward our $3 million goal! 🎉
Thank you to everyone who has donated. This campaign is helping fund the renovation of our Pediatric Unit and the expansion of our Surgical Recovery Unit, creating more comfortable spaces for our youngest patients and those recovering from short-stay surgeries.
Your generosity will help us continue to renovate and expand these critical units, improving comfort, access, and outcomes for children, families, and patients throughout our community.
For more information or to make a donation, please contact the Kaweah Health Foundation at (559) 624-2359.
10/17/2025
Getting a late noon or evening coffee? Stop by The Human Bean for a pick-me-up drink or snack. All proceeds today supports our Kaweah Health Breast Center.
If you’ve already made a stop today, thank you for supporting us through this small action. Continue to tag and share with the coffee and tea lovers in your life to support Kaweah Health today. 🩷
10/15/2025
Today is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day.
We pause to honor the families who know the heartache of losing a pregnancy or an infant death.
Join the International Wave of Light tonight by lighting a candle at 7 p.m. in remembrance of the little ones gone too soon, and the families who hold them forever in their hearts.
If you or someone you know has suffered a pregnancy loss or infant death, visit pregnancyloss.org for helpful resources and support.
10/15/2025
🎉 More Auction Items Revealed! 🎉
Join us at the 10th Annual Girls & Guitars for your chance to bid on these unforgettable experiences:
🎤 Blake Shelton Vegas Experience — 2 round-trip tickets from Fresno to Las Vegas, 2 nights hotel stay, and 2 tickets to see Blake Shelton live at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace.
🎸 Lee Brice Package — a Lee Brice autographed guitar + a trip for two to a 2026 Lee Brice show, including a backstage meet & greet!
Enjoy a night out on Tuesday, October 28 at the Visalia Fox Theatre, featuring Runaway June.
Tickets are FREE! Don’t miss your chance to support a great cause, enjoy an incredible night of music, and take home one-of-a-kind prizes! 💗🎶
10/14/2025
Join us for the Just Think Pink Breast Cancer Awareness Event hosted by Visalia Mall Visalia Mall in collaboration with the United Breast Cancer Foundation on Saturday, Oct. 18. 🎀
The Kaweah Health Imaging & Breast Center team will be on-site to answer your breast health questions. PLUS, for women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer, the first 150 to register will receive a goodie bag valued at $650, courtesy of the United Breast Cancer Foundation. 🎁
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and take action for your health.
📅 Saturday, October 18 | 11 AM - 3 PM
📍Visalia Mall
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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.
