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06/23/2026

Join the Junior Wheelchair Sports Camp family and help campers ages 6–21 with physical disabilities experience wheelchair sports and recreation activities and more.

This five-day camp will be held July 13–17, 2026, at the Recreation Center on the UCSB campus. Volunteers ages 14 and older are welcome to apply.

Learn how to get involved at cottagehealth.org/JWSC

Join Cottage Health’s free virtual diabetes education classes to learn more about:• Carbohydrate counting• Nutrients tha...
06/21/2026

Join Cottage Health’s free virtual diabetes education classes to learn more about:
• Carbohydrate counting
• Nutrients that affect blood sugar
• Reading food labels
• Exercise
• Diabetes-related complications
• And more

This two-part virtual class is offered on the first and third Wednesdays of each month from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. and is led by Registered Dietitian Amanda Edwards.

To register or learn more, call 805-681-6441 or email [email protected].

Join by Zoom:
https://cottagehealth.zoom.us/j/5403770656
Meeting ID: 540 377 0656

There's still time to register for Cottage Center for Orthopedics upcoming free virtual Meet the Doctor event, “Advances...
06/20/2026

There's still time to register for Cottage Center for Orthopedics upcoming free virtual Meet the Doctor event, “Advances in Joint Health and Replacement.” The presentation will be led by Dr. William Gallivan, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon affiliated with Cottage Health.

Thursday, June 25
4–5 p.m.
Register: cottagehealth.org/orthomtd

Participants will learn about:
- Keeping their joints healthy and information on pain relief and joint replacement
- Causes and symptoms of joint pain
- Strategies for prevention and treatment
- Advanced treatment options

A Q&A session will follow, giving participants the opportunity to ask questions in a confidential setting.

Have you logged in to your Cottage MyChart account lately?Cottage MyChart gives you secure access to health information ...
06/20/2026

Have you logged in to your Cottage MyChart account lately?

Cottage MyChart gives you secure access to health information and tools from across Cottage Health, not only from hospital visits, making it easier to stay connected to your care.

You can:
• View test results and visit summaries
• Schedule appointments
• Request medication refills

Learn more or access your account at cottagehealth.org/mychart

Cottage Health has named Helen Matthews, MD, Medical Director of Cottage Ob/Gyn Clinic, where she will help shape the ne...
06/17/2026

Cottage Health has named Helen Matthews, MD, Medical Director of Cottage Ob/Gyn Clinic, where she will help shape the next chapter of women’s healthcare on the Central Coast as part of the growing Cottage Center for Women’s Health.

Ob/Gyn care is an important part of women’s health, supporting patients through preventive care, reproductive health, pregnancy, menopause and gynecologic conditions. In her role, Dr. Matthews will focus on strengthening access to comprehensive Ob/Gyn care and supporting a more connected healthcare experience for women across specialties.

“Women deserve care that meets them where they are,” said Dr. Matthews. “I’m grateful for the opportunity to help strengthen this care for women in our community, care that spans from routine visits to milestones. We are here to help empower women with knowledge about their health at every life stage.”

Redefining Women’s HealthThursday, July 30, 2026 | 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.Register at: cottagehealth.org/womenshealth Join Dr. ...
06/15/2026

Redefining Women’s Health
Thursday, July 30, 2026 | 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Register at: cottagehealth.org/womenshealth

Join Dr. Jane Varner, Medical Director for Cottage Center for Women’s Health, and a panel of women’s health experts for a special online event introducing a new approach to women’s care in our community.

Topics:
- The vision behind the new Cottage Center for Women’s Health and what it means for our community
- A connected approach to women’s care across every age and stage of life
- Brain health, menopause, OB-GYN, rheumatology, urogynecology
- Physician Panel Q&A

Panelists:
- Jane Varner, MD, Medical Director, Cottage Center for Women’s Health
- Stephanie Handler, MD, Urogynecologist, Cottage Health Urogynecology Clinic
- Helen Matthews, MD, Medical Director, Cottage Ob/Gyn Clinic
- Nicole Moayeri, MD, Medical Director, Cottage Santa Barbara Neuroscience Institute
- Anne Rodriguez, MD, Medical Director, Cottage Health Gynecology Oncology
- Courtney Stull, MD, Rheumatologist, Cottage Rheumatology Clinic

A board-certified neurosurgeon with more than 25 years of experience, Dr. Moayeri is helping lead the continued growth o...
06/09/2026

A board-certified neurosurgeon with more than 25 years of experience, Dr. Moayeri is helping lead the continued growth of advanced neuroscience care on the Central Coast. Her work supports Cottage Health’s commitment to providing highly specialized, coordinated care for patients facing complex brain, spine and nervous system conditions, close to home.

“For patients and families facing a neurologic diagnosis, having access to advanced, coordinated care close to home can make an extraordinary difference,” said Dr. Moayeri.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/bLRk50Z94Lq

For Rummy and Antonio, resilience is part of their story. When Rummy suffered an aneurysm, Cottage helped her heal. Mont...
06/05/2026

For Rummy and Antonio, resilience is part of their story. When Rummy suffered an aneurysm, Cottage helped her heal. Months prior, a heart procedure at Cottage saved Antonio’s life. This year they celebrate 55 years of marriage with four generations of family.

For 135 years, Cottage has cared for this community.

Imagine what we will do next.

Dr. Jane Varner has been appointed Medical Director for the growing Cottage Center for Women’s Health, a new model of co...
06/02/2026

Dr. Jane Varner has been appointed Medical Director for the growing Cottage Center for Women’s Health, a new model of coordinated women’s care for the Santa Barbara region.

A family physician with 25 years of experience in patient care and healthcare leadership, Dr. Varner is a strong advocate for women’s health and health equity and brings a bold vision to this new leadership role.

The center and its programs will bring together primary and specialty care, diagnostics and supportive services to offer a single, trusted entry point for integrated care across outpatient and hospital settings.

“I’ve been waiting 25 years for women’s health to get the attention it deserves. Now is the time,” said Dr. Varner.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/uBj050Z6t2g

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