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New Orthopedic Surgeon Joins Lompoc Health

Written By: Nora Wallace

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Dr. James Trettin named LVMC Physician of the Year 2023

Written By: Nora Wallace

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Certified Nursing Assistants Graduate CCC Training Program

Written By: Nora Wallace

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LVMC Case Management Nurse Recognized for Extraordinary Care

Written By: Nora Wallace

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Navigating Arthritis at Work: Tips for a Pain-Free Day

Written By: LVMC Staff

A group holds a large check for $100,000, donated to Lompoc Valley Medical Center for Rehabilitation Services.

Lompoc Hospital District Foundation Donates $100,000 for Rehabilitation Equipment

Written By: LVMC Staff

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Nutrition for Clear Vision: Foods That Will Nourish Your Eyes

Written By: LVMC Staff

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Hospital Foundation Colorthon Raises $23,000

Written By: Nora Wallace

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Lompoc Health Discontinues Community Covid Vaccine Clinic

Written By: Nora Wallace

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Panel to Discuss Scams Targeting Seniors

Written By: Nora Wallace

Lompoc Health Offering Updated Covid-19 Vaccine

Written By: Nora Wallace, Public Relations

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Strategic Evaluation Process

Written By: Steve Popkin, CEO

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LVMC Treats First Dialysis Patient

Written By: Nora Wallace

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Registered Nurse to Speak on “End of Life” Choices

Written By: Nora Wallace

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LVMC Community Update, August 18, 2023

Written By: Steve Popkin, CEO

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LVMC Is First in SB County to Earn Prestigious Accreditation for Excellence in Robotic Surgery

Written By: Nora Wallace

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Quitting Smoking Strategies: Finding What Works for You

Written By: LVMC Staff

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Lecture Focuses on Communication Disorders

Written By: Nora Wallace

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Hearing Loss in the Digital Age: Navigating Challenges and Embracing Solutions

Written By: LVMC Staff

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Registration Open for Oct. 28 Colorthon Fundraiser

Pre-registration is now open and sponsorships are being sought for the 2023 Lompoc Hospital District Foundation Colorthon 5K at the Mission Club in…

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Breastfeeding Beyond the First Year

Written By: Kayla Dunavan, BSN, IBCLC

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LVMC Licensed to Offer Inpatient Dialysis

Written By: Nora Wallace

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Maintaining Healthy Vision in the Digital Age

Written By: LVMC Staff

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Beyond Sunburn: Exploring the Long-Term Effects of Sun Exposure on Skin

Written By: LVMC Staff

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LVMC Provides Self-Defense Training for Staff

Written By: Nora Wallace

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Labor and Delivery Nurse Recognized for Extraordinary Care

Written By: Nora Wallace

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How Safe Is Weight Loss Surgery and Is It Worth the Risk?

Written By: Christopher R. Taglia, MD, FACS, FASMBS, DABOM

Nutrition and Diabetes Management event on July 19, 2023, at 6 PM, at Dick DeWees Community Center.

Lecture focuses on Nutrition and Diabetes Management

Written By: Nora Wallace

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LVMC Earns National Safe Sleep Hospital Recognition

Written By: Nora Wallace

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Hospital Foundation Golf Tourney raises $95,000 for Rehab Equipment

Written By: Nora Wallace

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Could It Be Autism? Identifying Symptoms

Written By: LVMC Staff

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Can STIs Resolve On Their Own Without Treatment?

Written By: LVMC Staff

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What are the top 5 contributors to IBS?

Written By: LVMC Staff

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What are Perimenopause and Menopause?

Written By: LVMC Staff

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CCC Certified Nursing Assistant Training Program Collaborating with Lompoc Adult School

Written By: Nora Wallace

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Everything you need to know about HPV

Written By: LVMC Staff

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CCC LVN Recognized With Award For Extraordinary Care

Written By: Nora Wallace

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Common Springtime Skin Disorders—and What to Do

Written By: LVMC Staff

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Top 6 Reasons to Become an Organ Donor

Unless you’ve been directly affected by it, you may not have given much thought to the organ donation process. Thinking about organ donation usually…

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The Top 7 Threats to Your Kidney Health

Written By: LVMC Staff

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Different Types of Dementia, and How to Prevent Them

Written By: LVMC Staff

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Your heart is a friend for life—here’s how to treat it like one

Written By: LVMC Staff

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8 Proven Ways To Reduce Your Risk For Lung Cancer

Written By: LVMC Staff

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9 Tips For Choosing the Best Prenatal Supplements

Written By: LVMC Staff

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LVMC Community Update, March 3, 2023

Written By: Steve Popkin, CEO

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Causes Of Myocarditis, and How to Reduce Your Risk

Written By: Khawar Gul, MD

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The Prevalence of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASDs)

Written By: Mohammad Tabek Bakir, MD

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What are the top 8 threats to your heart health?

Written By: LVMC Staff

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What are the symptoms of poor thyroid health – and what to do?

Written By: LVMC Staff

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What are the top 7 threats to your vision?

Written By: LVMC Staff

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How Donating Blood Can Help Your Community

Written By: LVMC Staff

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Flower Valley Golf Classic Seeking Teams, Sponsors for May Event, CoastHills Credit Union Joins as Major Sponsor

Written By: Nora Wallace

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Do All Hernia Injuries Require Surgical Treatment?

Written By: Christopher Taglia, MD, FACS, DABOM

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What Is the Link Between Thyroid Disease and Diabetes?

Written By: LVMC Staff

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Surgeon Deals and 'Ace' to Lompoc Barber for His Repair

Patient: Tyler Flester