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Nurse Residency Program Earns National Accreditation

Dignity Health—St. John's Hospitals are proud to announce that the Nurse Residency Program was recently awarded accreditation by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for Practice Transition Accreditation Program (PTAP).

SJRMC and SJHC Award Nearly $300,000 to Local Nonprofits

Dignity Health—St. John's Regional Medical Center and St. John's Hospital Camarillo recently awarded nearly $300,000 in community grants to nonprofits that work to provide Ventura County residents with critical health and human services.

Dignity Health CA Named to Newsweek's America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2023

Dignity Health (California) has been recognized as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2023 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group.

SJRMC Top-Ranked in California for Coronary Intervention, Cardiac Care, Cardiology

SJRMC in Oxnard ranks #1 in California for Coronary Intervention and #2 for Cardiac Care and Cardiology, according to a new analysis released by Healthgrades, the leading marketplace connecting doctors and patients.

St. John's hospitals Recognized with an “A” Safety Rating from the Leapfrog Group

This national distinction recognizes SJRMC and SJHC among the top in the nation in protecting patients from preventable harm and errors in the hospital.

St. John’s Regional Medical Center’s Receives “LGBTQ+" Equality Recognition in 2022 Healthcare Equality Index (HEI)

The HEI is the nation’s foremost benchmarking survey of healthcare facilities on policies and practices dedicated to the equitable treatment and inclusion of their LGBTQ+ patients, visitors and employees.

St. John's Regional Medical Center Announces First Implant of Deep Brain Stimulation System for Patients Who Have Parkinson's Disease

The team at Dignity Health-St. John's Regional Medical Center's (SJRMC) recently became the first and only in Ventura County to implant and activate the most advanced deep-brain stimulation (DBS) technology.

Dignity Health Appoints Barry Wolfman as new President and CEO of St. John’s Regional Medical Center and St. John’s Hospital Camarillo

Barry Wolfman has been appointed President and CEO of Dignity Health St. John’s Regional Medical Center (SJRMC) in Oxnard, Calif. and St. John’s Hospital Camarillo in Camarillo, Calif. Wolfman, has been serving as interim president since November 1.

Dignity Health-St. John’s Regional Medical Center Announced As Training Site For New Partnership To Expand Representation In Health Care

“The More in Common Alliance is the perfect example of what can happen when two health care organizations, devoted to the creation and advancement of health equity in underserved communities, come together,” Dr. Montgomery Rice said.

St. John's Regional Medical Center First Hospital in Ventura County to Offer Groundbreaking Device for Heart Failure

The Barostim™ Baroreflex Activation Therapy is the world's first FDA-approved heart failure device to use neuromodulation.

St. John’s Regional Medical Center Welcomes First Baby of The New Year

“We are happy that she came naturally on her own,” lovingly explained baby Thea’s mom, Breanna Calabrese. “She picked her birthday. She wanted to be a New Year's baby.”

St. John’s Hospitals Physicians, Nurses and Staff Provide Gift Baskets to Families in Need this Holiday Season

Physicians, nurses and staff at Dignity Health-St. John’s Hospitals in Camarillo and Oxnard are paying it forward by providing more than 40 families with presents for Christmas.

Couple Re-Marries at St. John’s Regional Medical Center to Celebrate Groom’s Recovery

The Acute Rehabilitation team at Dignity Health-St. John’s Regional Medical Center made a couple’s dream come true by hosting a wedding in the groom’s patient room.

St. John’s Regional Medical Center and St. John’s Hospital Camarillo Earn National Recognition for Efforts to Improve Stroke Treatment

Stroke is the No. 5 cause of death and a leading cause of adult disability in the U.S.

St. John’s Regional Medical Center’s NICU Part of Nationwide Read-a-thon

The competition from Sept. 13 – 23 aims to encourage NICU parents and staff to read to the infants in the unit every day. A tally is kept every time a book is read to a baby.

Dignity Health’s St. John’s Regional Medical Center Completes Maternity Center Expansion Project

The expanded Maternity Center features a new private entrance (off Williams Drive), a dedicated lobby and waiting room, two new private and a shared triage rooms, and four new labor and delivery rooms.

Dignity Health St. John’s Regional Medical Center Named Among America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care™ and Coronary Intervention™

St. John's among top hospitals nationally recognized for Cardiac Care by Healthgrades

St. John’s Regional Medical Center Earns Clean Facility Certificate

Hospital recognized for exceptional cleaning and disinfecting practices, including COVID-19 protocols

Dignity Health and Ventura County Public Health partner to provide COVID-19 vaccinations to Oxnard Farmworkers

Mobile vaccination clinic reaches more than 600 farmworkers on job site in Oxnard

Dignity Health St. John’s Regional Medical Center Ranked Among Top Five Percent in Nation for Clinical Outcomes

St. John's is Named to Healthgrades 2021 America's 250 Best Hospitals List

St. John’s Hospitals Light Up Blue for Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

Colorectal cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer and is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States, affecting men and women of all races

Dignity Health St. John’s Regional Medical Center Cardiologist Successfully Performs 100th Watchman Implant Surgery

Heart surgeon provides advanced cardiac care to Ventura County patients

Dignity Health St. John’s Hospitals Recognize February as American Heart Month

Month of awareness serves as a reminder to make heart health a priority

Oxnard Police and Fire Departments Salute Health Care Heroes at St. John’s Regional Medical Center

First responders paraded outside of hospital to show their support of health care staff

CommonSpirit Health's Julie J. Sprengel to Lead Expanded Southern California Division

CENTRAL COAST, CA - January 4, 2021 - Julie J. Sprengel has been appointed President of CommonSpirit Health's newly expanded Southern California Division. In this role, Julie will continue to oversee Dignity Health hospitals in Los Angeles County, Sa...

Dignity Health St. John’s Regional Medical Center Welcomes First Oxnard Baby of 2021

Newborn makes his debut in the early morning of the New Year

Organizational Changes for Dignity Health Central Coast

Change will occur in first quarter of 2021

Dignity Health St. John’s Regional Medical Center and St. John’s Pleasant Valley Hospital Frontline Health Care Staff among First to Receive COVID-19 Vaccine

First doses of Pfizer vaccine released to local hospitals today

Enjoy the Holidays by Celebrating Safely

Modified plans help to prevent the spread of COVID-19

St. John’s Regional Medical Center and St. John’s Pleasant Valley Hospital Award $230,000 in Grant Funding to Eight Local Non-Profit Organizations

Grants to help provide critical health and human services to Ventura County residents

Dignity Health St. John’s Regional Cancer Center Recognizes November as Lung Cancer Awareness Month

November serves as a gentle reminder to detect lung cancer at its earliest stage, often before symptoms develop

Dignity Health Central Coast Hospitals Provide Millions in Patient Financial Assistance and Community Benefit Programs

OXNARD, CA – November 4, 2020 – Serving the community is one of our highest priorities. Dignity Health Central Coast hospitals, which include...

Good News to Share: The Integrated Breast Center and Infusion Centers at St. John’s Regional Cancer Center Express Gratitude for Oxnard Police Department Support during Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Police Department donates baskets to cancer patients as part of the Pink Patch Project

Final Days to Register for St. John’s 11th Annual VIRTUAL Breast Symposium

The Integrated Breast Center at St. John's will provide the community with a FREE virtual event with recognized physicians who will present the latest in breast health

Dignity Health St. John’s Regional Cancer Center Offers Expanded Access to Clinical Trials for Cancer Patients

OXNARD, CA – October 21, 2020 – Dignity Health St. John’s Regional Cancer Center has partnered with Ventura County Hematology-Oncology Specialists Medical Group (VCHOS) to provide patients increased access to clinical research trials.

Dignity Health St. John’s Regional Medical Center’s New NICU Celebrates the ‘Graduation’ of its First Patient

Baby Victoria Magaña is discharged home after 39 days in the NICU

Dignity Health St. John’s Regional Cancer Center Offers New Technology for Breast Cancer Treatment

OXNARD, CA – October 14, 2020 – October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and St. John’s Regional Cancer Center (SJRCC) is also spreading awareness about advanced new treatment...

St. John’s Regional Cancer Center Nurse Navigator Transitions to Virtual Patient Care during Pandemic

Despite limitations, St. John's Regional Cancer Center continues to support cancer patients

St. John’s Regional Medical Center’s Longest Serving Employee to Retire After 54 Years of Service

Maria Jimenez's retirement celebrated with a parade around the hospital's Mercy Cross tower.

Dignity Health’s Integrated Breast Center at St. John’s Invites Community to 11th Annual VIRTUAL Breast Symposium

Medical experts discuss breast health in a new decade at a FREE virtual event held in recognition of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Dignity Health St. John’s Regional Medical Center Commemorates Legacy of Founding Sisters on Mercy Day

New Mercy Cross tower at Oxnard medical center honors the Sisters of Mercy

Dignity Health St. John's Regional Medical Center to Open First All-Private-Room NICU in Ventura County

OXNARD, CA – September 8, 2020 – Dignity Health St. John’s Regional Medical Center is pleased to share that its new all private room Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)...

Labor Day Reminder: Coronavirus is Still Prevalent

OXNARD, CA – September 1, 2020 – Dignity Health's St. John's Healthcare Foundation is pleased to welcome Gail Summers as the new Vice President of Philanthropy.

Labor Day Reminder: Coronavirus is Still Prevalent

Take proper precautions to protect yourself and loved ones from COVID-19

St. John's Healthcare Foundation Achieves $16 Million Goal to Support Modernization and Expansion Projects at St. John's Hospitals

Circle of Dignity Campaign helps fund advancement initiatives at Dignity Health St. John's Pleasant Valley Hospital and St. John's Regional Medical Center

St. John's Regional Medical Center Opens Doors to New Emergency Department

Move initiates final phase of Emergency Department construction

NOW OPEN: Dignity Health Primary and Urgent Care Location Opens on the Corner of Alamo Pintado and Old Mission Road in the Santa Ynez Valley

Santa Ynez Valley Health Center opened its doors to the public this week

Local Pediatricians Discuss Back to School Safety for Children

Steps can be taking during COVID-19 pandemic to educate and prevent spread

Fourth of July Reminder: Coronavirus is Still Prevalent

Take proper precautions to protect yourself and loved ones from COVID-19

St. John's Hospitals Partner with Vitalant to Host Community Life-Saving Blood Drives

Public urged to support local and national blood needs by donating blood

How to Protect Yourself: Dignity Health St. John’s Hospitals Urge Community Members to Follow Safety Precautions

COVID-19 continues to infect Ventura County residents and individuals are encouraged to follow steps to reduce spread

Proud Dads Work alongside Kids at Dignity Health St. John's Hospitals

Celebrating two generations of Dignity Health employees on Father's Day

St. John's Regional Medical Center Mom Appreciative of Outstanding Neonatal Intensive Care during COVID-19

Infant son was released only days ago from the NICU

LA Galaxy Soccer Player Buys Lunch for Medical Staff at Dignity Health Urgent Care in Lompoc

Julian Araujo wanted to give back to health care workers in his hometown for their service during the pandemic

We’ve been flocked! St. John's Regional Medical Center Health Care Team Gets Surprise Flocking from Family First of Ventura County

Flock of flamingos placed on hospital's front lawn as a gesture of gratitude

St. John's Food Pantry Serves an Unprecedented Number of People Needing Meal Support in Ventura County

Local food pantry remains a vital resource to community

St. John’s Hospitals are a Family Affair for These Proud Moms

Celebrating two generations of Dignity Health employees on Mother's Day

St. John's Regional Medical Center and Oxnard Fire Department Partner to Provide COVID-19 Antibody Testing for First Responders

5,000 Antibody tests will help track how widespread exposure is among front line workers to improve public safety's pandemic planning and response

Dignity Health St. John’s Hospitals to Reopen Surgery Centers for Non-Emergent Procedures

Key components must be safely met before procedures can begin

St. John's Regional Medical Center Maternity Educator Connects with Mothers

OXNARD, CA – May 4, 2020 – St. John's Regional Medical Center (SJRMC) is keeping moms connected to Mommy and Me support groups, even after classes were postponed following stay-at-home orders.

Dignity Health St. John's Hospitals Prepare for Reopening Ambulatory and Outpatient Diagnostic Services

Breast imaging, CT, MRI, interventional cardiology and radiology, and lab will begin providing service

Dignity Health Central Coast Hospitals Safe for Expectant Moms during COVID-19

National labor and delivery guidelines have been created by Dignity Health Central Coast physician and adopted across the nation

Dignity Health St. John’s Hospitals Want Community Members to Know Emergency Departments are Safe

Hospitals want to ease doubts of delaying care out of fear of the coronavirus

Local Pilots Flyover St. John's Regional Medical Center to Thank Frontline Coronavirus Health Care Workers

OXNARD, CA – April 25, 2020 – The health care team at St. John's Regional Medical Center (SJRMC) ...

Dignity Health St. John’s Hospitals Create Relaxation Lounges to Offer Respite to Health Care Staff

Respite spaces provide tranquility to physicians, nurses, and staff during COVID-19 pandemic

Dignity Health St. John’s Regional Medical Center Debuts Light Display Message to Honor All Health Care Workers

Each day, the projection will honor health care workers on the frontlines

Dignity Health St. John’s Hospitals Launches Informational COVID-19 Spanish Hotline for Community

Line provides coronavirus education and resources

VITALANT – Ventura Donation Center Partners with Dignity Health to Collect First "Convalescent Plasma" Donation from Recovered COVID-19 Patients

Process could be used to treat critically ill COVID-19 patients

Fred Vernacchia MD Honored as Physician of the Year

At noon each day, the Mission Integration team rings bells in hospitals' bell towers

Siena Campus Expansion Helps Meet Community Health Needs

Improved health outcomes with greater access to care

COVID-19 Preparedness: Dignity Health St. John’s Hospitals are Ready for Possible Surge of Patients

Triage tents have been set up as precautionary measure

Dignity Health St. John’s Hospitals Limit Visitors

Updated limitations put in place as a protective measure against COVID-19, seasonal flu, and other flu-like illnesses

St. John’s Hospitals Recognize March as Colon Cancer Awareness Month

Colorectal cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer and is the third leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States, affecting men and women of all races

St. John’s Regional Medical Center Welcomes Five Leap Day Babies

OXNARD, CA – March 2, 2020 – The team at St. John’s Regional Medical Center (SJRMC), a  Dignity Health hospital...

St. John’s Hospitals Earn Blue Distinction Care Designation for Quality Knee and Hip Surgeries

This designation considers patient safety and clinical excellence, among other factors

Dignity Health Memorial Hospital Receives Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center Certification

Free educational event will feature renowned heart and stroke specialists, cath lab and biplane tours, and share the latest trends in cardiac and stroke technology

St. John’s Hospitals Center for Surgical Weight Loss Offers Glimpse of Life-Changing Bariatric Procedures

Physicians and bariatric patients available for interviews about how bariatric surgery improves overall health and well-being

Dignity Health St. John’s Hospitals Provide $270,000 in Grant Funding to Community Non-Profit Organizations

Grants will help provide critical health and human services to Ventura County residents

2020-01-02 Bariatric Procedures

CENTRAL COAST, CA – January 2, 2020 – Dignity Health’s Weight Loss Surgery Institute of the Central Coast (WLSICC) wants to inform community members of the benefits of bariatric surgery for those that are candidates. As the Central Coast’s only compr...

St. John’s Regional Medical Center Welcomes its First Baby of the Decade

Newborn boy arrives as a New Year's Day surprise to Oxnard family

St. John’s Regional Medical Center Emergency Department to Benefit from $10k Donation from Oxnard Auto Center

Oxnard, CA – (December 18, 2019) –The St. John's Healthcare Foundation recently received a $10K donation from the Oxnard Auto Center (OACA).

St. John’s Now Offers Innovative, Minimally Invasive Diagnostic Technology for Lung Cancer

Endobronchial Ultrasound Bronchoscopy (EBUS), now used to accurately assess and diagnose lung cancer

St. John’s Regional Medical Center Performs First Procedure in New State-of-the-Art Neurointerventional Biplane Angiography Suite

Now offering lifesaving care with the most advanced biplane imaging in Ventura County

Dignity Health Central Coast Weight Loss Surgery Institute Offers Glimpse of Life-Changing Bariatric Procedures

November serves as gentle reminder to detect lung cancer at its earliest stage, often before symptoms develop

St. John’s Regional Medical Center Awarded Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center Certification

National week of recognition brings awareness to the dangers of vaping, or e-cigarettes

St. John’s Regional Medical Center Awarded Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center Certification

Becoming the first and only hospital in Ventura County to join the premier group of nationally recognized organizations to receive advanced certification

Dignity Health St. John’s Hospitals Recognize October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is a month of general awareness, but breast health is important to consider all year long

Dignity Health St. John’s Hospitals Recognize September as National Sepsis Awareness Month

The month brings attention to this serious condition, which takes a life every two minutes

The Integrated Breast Center at St. John’s Invites Community Members to the 10th Annual Breast Symposium

Celebrate the Journey

St. John’s Regional Medical Center to Host 1st Annual Neuroscience Symposium

Free educational event will feature renowned stroke specialists and neurosurgeons, biplane suite tours, and share the latest trends in neuroscience technology

St. John’s Stroke Program Recognized for Its Commitment to Stroke Care

Both St. John's Hospitals receive Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Awards for the Third Consecutive Year

St. John’s Hospitals Recognized Among Top Health Care Facilities for Environmental Excellence

Hospitals achieve honors for the fourth time

St. John’s Regional Medical Center hosts surprise high school graduation to fulfill wish of mother with terminal diagnosis

Hospital staff and Oxnard High School District representatives help student graduate early at special ceremony

Ojai Resident Receives Life-Saving Procedure With World-Class Care at St. John’s Regional Medical Center

St. John's cardiac surgeons are able to replace diseased heart valves in patients who are at high-risk for open-heart surgery

St. John’s Hospitals Celebrates Its Exceptional Volunteers

Recognizes the more than 400 hospital volunteers during National Volunteer Week

Dignity Health St. John’s Hospitals Recognize March as Colon Cancer Awareness Month

Colorectal cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer and is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States, affecting men and women of all races

Enjoy the Holidays by Celebrating Safely

Both St. John's Hospitals are recognized for their commitment to exceptional quality care

St. John’s Regional Medical Center’s NICU Receives Book Donation from Local Girl Scout

Book donation to support parent and baby bonding

St. John’s Hospitals Recognize February as Heart Health Awareness Month

Free educational events focused on preventing and managing heart disease

St. John’s Hospitals Award $140,000 in Grant Funding to Community Non-Profit Organizations

Grants to help provide critical health and human services to Ventura County residents

The Integrated Breast Center at St. John’s Receives $30,000 Grant from Sientra FULL CIRCLE

Funds will support programs for breast cancer patients in Ventura County

St. John’s Regional Medical Center Expands Cardiac Capabilities with Addition of the Ultra-High Resolution RHYTHMIATM Mapping System

New technology follows a series of enhanced programs and services for local cardiac care

St. John’s Regional Medical Center Implants First HIS-Bundle Pacemaker

New treatment offers hope for patients with heart failure

St. John’s Regional Medical Center at the Forefront of Robotic Technology in Ventura County

Latest da Vinci surgical system allows surgeons to perform even more complex surgeries

St. John's Food Pantry Serves an Unprecedented Number of People Needing Meal Support in Ventura County

November serves as a gentle reminder to detect lung cancer at its earliest stage, often before symptoms develop

St. John’s Integrated Breast Center Invites Community Members to 9th Annual Breast Symposium

In recognition of October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the St. John's Integrated Breast Center (IBC), invites community members to the 9th Annual Breast Symposium on Saturday, October 27.

Dignity Health St. John’s Hospitals Recognize October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is a month of general awareness, but breast health is important to consider all year long

St. John’s Regional Medical Center to Host Free Preventative Educational Session about the Local Opioid Epidemic

Interventional pain specialist to share insight on assisting those struggling with opioid use

St. John’s Regional Medical Center Enhances Integrated Breast Center With Addition of 3D Mammography

Innovative mammography technology provides a clearer view for breast exams

St. John’s Regional Medical Center Performs First Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)

Now offering the TAVR program with world-class cardiac care, close to home

St. John’s Regional Medical Center Celebrates 1000th Robotic Assisted Surgery Milestone

Advanced surgical robotic system performs complex procedures with unmatched precision

Free Heart Health Cooking Class-Plant-Based Style Adaptation!

Healthy Cooking and Tasting: Plant-Based Meals

Free Pre-Diabetes and Diabetes Empowerment Learning Series

Free six-session workshop to provide tools to manage and live well with diabetes

St. John’s Presents Free Healthier Living Program for Those Living with a Chronic Health Condition

Join our health educators during this six-week course to learn how to improve your well-being

St. John’s Expands Cardiac Capabilities with Addition of the Watchman Implant

Recent device implementation follows a series of enhanced programs and services for local, advanced cardiac care

Dignity Health St. John’s Stroke Program Strikes ‘Gold’

Both St. John's Hospitals receive Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Awards for the Second Consecutive Year

Free Diabetic Health Cooking Class-BBQ Spanish Edition

Healthy eating workshop for individuals with pre-diabetes and diabetes

Free Heart Health Cooking Class-BBQ Edition

Healthy Cooking and Tasting: Summer Flavors Class

French Hospital Recognized for Performance and Exceeding Expectations

Hospitals achieve honors for the third time

St. John’s to Offer Free Class Designed to Help Persons with GERD

Physician led class will cover GERD education and awareness

Weight Loss Surgery Institute Receives Award as a Best Hospital for Bariatric Surgery

The St. John's Weight Loss Surgery Institute program offers all of the key components that contribute to weight loss success.

Superior Microsurgery Visualization System at St. John’s Regional Medical Center

Integrated Surgical Microscope Platform Enables the Highest Level of Precision in Procedures on the Tiniest and Most Delicate Tissues

St. John’s Regional Medical Center Hosts Successful Cardiac Symposium

Free informative event featured renowned cardiac physicians, private tours, and educational tools to improve heart health

Free Pre-Diabetes and Diabetes Program

Free educational programs designed to help persons with diabetics or pre-diabetes and their friends and family live a healthy life.

Cardiac Symposium

Free informative event will feature renowned cardiac physicians, private tours, and educational tools to improve heart health.

Free Healthy Cooking Classes

Smart and Healthy Meal Options that are good for the heart and diabetes management

Building the Hospital of the Future in Oxnard

The highly anticipated modernization and expansion project will transform St. John's Regional Medical Center into the hospital of the future.

Building the Hospital of the Future in Oxnard

Community invited to learn more about our Expansion and Modernization Projects at St. John's Regional Medical Center

First Baby of 2018

The healthy baby girl came into the world at 4:57 a.m.

Heart Healthy Holiday Meals

Healthy Cooking and Tasting: Smart Holiday Choices

St. Johns Celebrates 8th Annual Breast Symposium

Knowledge, Shared Experiences and Unique Expo Empowers Audience

8th Annual Breast Symposium on October 14

St. John's Integrated Breast Center Invites the Community to a Day of Breast Health Education and Celebration of Self at the Serra Center

Prostate Cancer Screenings Awareness

Screening consists of a simple procedure that includes a blood test and exam

Building the Hospital of the Future in Oxnard

Major Expansion and Modernization Projects at St. John's Regional Medical Center

Heart Health Cooking Class

Healthy Cooking and Tasting: Indian Cuisine

St. John's Stroke Program Strikes "Gold"

Both St. John's Hospitals receive Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Awards

Adventure Gala Raises More Than $400,000 for St. John's

Prestigious Event Honors Four Community Leaders with Lifetime Achievement Awards

Only 3T Magnet in an Acute Care Hospital in Ventura County

St. John’s Regional Medical Center (SJRMC) and St. John’s Pleasant Valley Hospital (SJPVH), members of Dignity Health, are pleased to announce the installation of the technologically advanced Toshiba Vantage 3T MRI to the Greater Ventura County Commu...

St Johns Regional Acute Rehab Center Receives Innovative Business Award

The Acute Rehabilitation Center at St. John’s Regional Medical Center (SJRMC), a member of Dignity Health was presented with the 2017 Innovative Business of the Year award by the Oxnard Chamber of Commerce at the 67th Annual Community & Business Awar...

Free Heart Health Greek Cooking Class

Following the success of our first two cooking demonstrations, Dignity Health St. John’s Regional Medical Center, again, invites community members to learn how to prepare another meal that is good for your heart. This time we explore the flavors of G...

St Johns Medical Director of Robotic Surgery to Perform 500th Robotic Assisted Procedure

Dr. Tuai is a board certified general surgeon with extensive experience in advanced laparoscopic and minimally invasive techniques; he has been performing robotic procedures since 2013. The robotic assisted surgery program at SJRMC was established i...

St Johns Hospitals Honored for Environmental Excellence and Reducing Waste

St. John’s Pleasant Valley Hospital (SJPVH) and St. John’s Regional Medical Center (SJRMC), Dignity Health hospitals, are proud to announce each will be honored with the 2017 “Greenhealth Partner for Change Award” by Practice Greenhealth. The award i...

St Johns to Host Easter Egg Hunt for Mom and Tot Group

WHAT: Tiny tots from the hospital’s Mom and Tot Support Group will be decked out in their Easter best for an Easter egg hunt.  WHEN: Wednesday, April 12th at 10 a.m. WHERE: Garden at St. John’s Regional Medical Center   WHY: This event is held annu...

Free Pre-Diabetes and Diabetes Self Management Program

This free, six-month program is designed to provide those living with diabetes and pre-diabetes the tools to better manage the disease. The program begins on Saturday, April 8, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the SJRMC Conference Center (1600 N. Rose Ave. ...

St. John's Regional Only Hospital Offering Arctic Front Advance Technology

St. John's Regional Medical Center (SJRMC), a Dignity Health Hospital is proud to be the first and only hospital in Ventura County performing Cryoablation, an innovative procedure for atrial fibrillation (Afib) - a common heart rhythm disorder.

Oxnard Auto Center Makes Generous Contribution for Families in Need

The Oxnard Auto Center has generously partnered with the St. John's Healthcare Foundation for the purchase of a new Nissan NV200 compact cargo van to support the St. John's Regional Medical Center (SJRMC) Food Pantry's efforts to collect food and fee

St. John's Regional Offers Free Screenings to Support Great American Smokeout

St. John's Regional Medical Center (SJRMC) and St. John's Pleasant Valley Hospital (SJPVH), members of Dignity Health, offer a proactive lung cancer screening program to those with a high risk of developing lung cancer.

St. John's Regional Offers Miniaturized Heart Device

St. John's Regional Medical Center (SJRMC), a Dignity Health Hospital, is one of the first hospitals in California to offer the world's smallest leadless pacemaker for patients with bradycardia.

Dignity Health Central Coast Receives Exceptional Safety Scores

St. John's Pleasant Valley Hospital (SJPVH) and St. John's Regional Medical Center (SJRMC), Dignity Health hospitals, are pleased to share that each campus received high marks on the most recent rating report from...

St. John's Regional Offers Lung Cancer Screenings

St. John's Regional Medical Center (SJRMC) and St. John's Pleasant Valley Hospital (SJPVH), members of Dignity Health, are pleased to offer a proactive lung cancer screening program to those with a high risk of developing lung cancer.

St. John's Regional and American Heart Association Celebrate Eat Healthy Day

The American Heart Association and American Stroke Association (AHA) will celebrate its annual National Eating Healthy Day on Wednesday, November 2.

Tiny Tots Spread Halloween Cheer at St. John's Regional

Today, St. John's Regional Medical Center (SJRMC) staff received a special visit from a group of youngsters. About a dozen children from the hospital's Mom and Tot Support Group dressed in their Halloween costumes to celebrate and spread cheer.

St. John's Regional Invite You to the Ventura County Heart Walk

The American Heart Association and St. John's Regional Medical Center, a member of Dignity Health, invite the community to join us for the annual Heart Walk on Saturday, October 1, 2016 at Ventura Harbor, 1878-1998 Spinnaker Drive in Ventura.

Construction Projects Underway at St Johns Regional

St. John's Regional Offers Hello Health Diabetes Program

St. John's Regional Medical Center (SJRMC), a Dignity Health hospital, is pleased to announce, Hello Health: Living Well with Diabetes, a self-management program tailored to provide education and resources to those living with the disease.

St. John's Hospitals Host 7th Annual Breast Cancer Symposium

St. John's Pleasant Valley Hospital and St. John's Regional Medical Center are pleased to present the 7th Annual Breast Cancer Symposium on Saturday, October 1st at the Spanish Hills Country Club.

St. John's Regional First in CA to Implant Chronic Pain Device

St. John's Regional Medical Center (SJRMC), a Dignity Health Hospital, is the first hospital in California to implant an innovative spinal cord stimulator that provides chronic pain relief to patients

St. John's Regional to Offer New Treatment for Sleep Apnea

St. John's Regional Medical Center (SJRMC), a Dignity Health hospital, is the first and only hospital in the Central Coast (between Los Angeles and Palo Alto) to offer the first Inspire Therapy procedure to address Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA).

St. John's Regional Hosts Diabetes Empowerment Program

St. John's Regional Medical Center (SJRMC), a Dignity Health hospital is pleased to offer a free Diabetes Empowerment Education Program (DEEP) for individuals living with pre-diabetes and diabetes.

St. Johns' Hospitals Receive Celebration of Excellence Award

The Celebration of Excellence award is one of four Celebration of Life awards presented to individuals in the community who advocate for cancer care.

St. John's Regional Recognized for Quality Stroke Care

Dignity Health's St. John's Regional Medical Center (SJRMC) is a recipient of the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association's Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award with Target: StrokeSM Honor Roll.

St. John's Cancer Center Hosts Cancer Survivors Day

The Dignity Health St. John's Cancer Center of Ventura County invites all cancer survivors, family, friends and caregivers to a special celebration to commemorate National Cancer Survivors Day® on Friday, June 3, 2016 at St. John's Regional Medical C

St. John's Regional Earns Blue Distinction Cardiac Care Designation

Blue Shield of California has designated Dignity Health's St. John's Regional Medical Center (SJRMC) in Oxnard as a Blue Distinction® Center in the Blue Distinction Centers for Cardiac Care program.

Diabetes Empowerment Program Offered at St. John's Regional

St. John's Regional Medical Center (SJRMC), a Dignity Health hospital, is pleased to offer a free Diabetes Empowerment Education Program (DEEP) for individuals living with pre-diabetes and diabetes.

St Johns Regional Receives CPI Chest Pain Center Accreditation

One in four heart attack victims will have a severe enough heart attack to require PCI in order to open clogged arteries and restore blood flow to the heart. To qualify for the PCI designation, a hospital must demonstrate its expertise and commitmen...

St. John's Regional Selected as Baby Friendly

The hospital is among the first hospitals in the nation to join the EMPower Initiative to enhance maternity care practices and work toward achieving the Baby Friendly USA© designation.

St. John's Regional Offering Free Online Mammography Scheduling

Screening appointments can be booked at a patient's convenience on any internet-connected computer, tablet, or smartphone.

Brian Tuai MD Appointed as Medical Director of Robotic Surgery

In this new role, Dr. Tuai will provide leadership to surgeons and guide the robotic surgery program's growth and development to better serve the needs of patients.

Volunteer Transitions Her Stitches of Compassion to Angel Gowns

After 26 years, St. John's Regional Medical Center (SJRMC) volunteer, Leola Akers has passed on her role as the sole seamstress for families who have suffered the devastating loss of a newborn to the newly established...

Oncology Experts Recognized as Regional Health Care Leaders in Oncology

Dignity Health Central Coast Hospitals are pleased to announce that three regional oncology experts have been recognized as 2015 Champions in Health Care for their influence in this specialized field.

St. John's Breast Center Receives Integrated National Accreditation

Accreditation by the NAPBC is only given to those centers that are committed to providing the highest level of quality breast care and voluntarily opt to undergo a rigorous evaluation of their performance.

St. John's Breast Center Receives Integrated National Accreditation

Accreditation by the NAPBC is only given to those centers that are committed to providing the highest level of quality breast care and voluntarily opt to undergo a rigorous evaluation of their performance.

St. John's Earns ACR Lung Cancer Screening Center Designation

The ACR Lung Cancer Screening Center designation recognizes facilities that have committed to offering quality, safe and effective lung cancer diagnostic screenings, treatment and follow up care.

St. John's Regional Receives Healthgrades America's 100 Best Hospitals Award

St. John's Regional Medical Center and St. John's Pleasant Valley Hospital, part of Dignity Health, are proud to announce that each once again have received several Healthgrades 2015 America's 100 Best Hospitals Awardâ„¢.