St. John’s Pleasant Valley Hospital Hosts Momentous Grand Opening Celebration for New State-of-the-Art Facility

CAMARILLO, CA, September 24, 2018 – Nearly 1,000 community members celebrated the much anticipated Grand Opening of St. John’s Pleasant Valley Hospital (SJPVH), a member of Dignity Health. At the fun-filled event the community enjoyed soccer performances, a giant operation game, cornhole, and many other fun activities. Individuals enjoyed complimentary food, a mini farmers’ market, and tours of the new 71,000 square foot facility.

“Today’s event was a commemoration of our remarkable new facility and allowed families in our community to celebrate with us,” said Darren W. Lee, President and CEO, St. John’s Pleasant Valley Hospital and St. John’s Regional Medical Center. “This project was initiated to better serve our community. Seeing so many people come out to celebrate the significance of the next phase of our hospital was overwhelming. This new hospital will continue to serve our patients and their family members for years to come, and we couldn’t be more proud of the outcome.”

The new hospital features enhancements that will serve patients for generations to come. The beautiful new three-story facility boasts 50 spacious private patient rooms, new technologies that include a state-of-the-art catheterization laboratory, new surgery center with three advanced surgical operating suites and preoperative and post-anesthesia care units. In addition, a new serene and welcoming lobby space, a redesigned café, and new gift shop were added for additional patient and family comfort.

The hospital is expected to start receiving patients later this year. The improvements will complement the excellent health care services our community has come to expect and deserves.

The modernization and expansion project was made possible by our generous donors. To make a donation or learn more, please call 805.988.2635 or visit SupportStJohns.org.

If any member of the media would like additional information, please contact Arrate Zavala in the Marketing Communications Department at 805.988.2751.

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About St. John’s Pleasant Valley Hospital
St. John’s Pleasant Valley Hospital in Camarillo is a recipient of the Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence and rated among America’s 100 Best Hospitals for stroke and pulmonary care by Healthgrades. St. John’s Pleasant Valley is a member of Dignity Health Central Coast, an integrated network of top quality hospitals, with physicians from the most prestigious medical schools, and comprehensive outpatient services - all recognized for quality, safety and service. Hospitals in the Dignity Health Central Coast region include Arroyo Grande Community Hospital in Arroyo Grande, French Hospital Medical Center in San Luis Obispo, Marian Regional Medical Center in Santa Maria and St. John’s Regional Medical Center in Oxnard. Each hospital is supported by an active philanthropic Foundation to help meet the growing health care needs of our communities. Learn more at DignityHealth.org/PleasantValley.