Wise & Well Presented by Community Memorial Healthcare

On today’s episode, we’re discussing our recent recognition in geriatric care. More than 150,000 people over the age of 65 live right here in Ventura County, and that number is growing. To meet this critical need for older adult-focused care, Community Memorial Hospital-Ventura has been awarded the Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation. This is a national accreditation for organizations that demonstrate a commitment to providing the best care possible for our senior community.

Joining us today is Bret McClure, Director of Emergency Services at Community Memorial Healthcare, to talk more about what this prestigious accreditation means for our patients and our community.

As the county's premier birthing center, Community Memorial Hospital - Ventura provides award winning care and extensive support to newborns and families in our community. In this episode, we sit down with Anna Haas, MSN, Community Memorial's Clinical Nurse Specialist in our Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Anna provides insight into the technology, physician expertise, and specialized nursing care that makes the Community Memorial NICU one of the best in the region. She also discusses how our family-centered approach to care empowers parents to take and active role in caring for their premature or ailing infant and keeps families together throughout the process. You don't want to miss this special episode! To learn more about all the resources, support, and services available to expectant and new families at Community Memorial, visit mycmhbaby.org.

Community Memorial Continuing Care Center in Ojai has once again earned the prestigious Five-Star Rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). 

We are joined by Rob Zitsman, Administrator of Community Memorial Continuing Care Center, to discuss this achievement and its criteria, including health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. Rob also discusses the CCC’s commitment to excellence and the factors contributing to its consistent recognition as the leading skilled nursing facility in the Ojai Valley.

To learn more Community Memorial Continuing Care Center 

This May, Community Memorial will launch MyChart, your new patient portal. MyChart is a simple, seamless, and secure way to view everything related to your health. Join Community Memorial's Dr. Robert Streeter, Chief Medical Officer, and Dr. Raagav Mohanakrishnan, Associate Chief Medical Information Officer, as they discuss how MyChart simplifies care for you and your whole family. To learn more, visit mycmh.org/mychart

Join us as Dr. Matthew Hakimi, Community Memorial cardiologist, reveals the latest advancements in AFib treatment. From groundbreaking leadless pacemakers to complex cardiac ablations, we explore the leading-edge of electrophysiology at Community Memorial. Discover how wearable technology is transforming patient care and learn lifestyle choices to manage AFib.

Find out why Community Memorial Healthcare is Ventura's leading heart program. 

Want to know what it's really like to be a General Surgery resident at Community Memorial Healthcare? This episode of our Residency Spotlight series dives into General Surgery with Program Director Dr. Javier Romero and resident physicians, Dr. T'Keyah Gray and Dr. Diego Monasterio. Learn more about the program, the curriculum, and what makes Community Memorial Healthcare a unique place to train.

To learn more, visit Community Memorial Healthcare 

In this episode of Wise & Well, Dr. Christopher Fernandez discusses addiction, its impact on individuals and families, and the link to mental health. He highlights new substance concerns like Kratom and the unique care offered at Community Memorial Healthcare, along with local resources for those seeking help.

Are you or a loved one recovering from heart surgery? In this insightful conversation with Kelli O'Harrow, Cardiac Rehab Nurse, we uncover the numerous benefits of cardiac rehabilitation, specifically designed to help you recover stronger and live better after a cardiac incident.

To learn more, visit https://www.mycmh.org/programs-services/heart-vascular/cardiac-rehabilitation.

At Community Memorial, we want you to have the best experience possible while you’re in our care. That’s why we partnered with Teladoc® to bring our talented, compassionate staff and the latest in virtual nursing technology together. Our Virtual Nursing program gives you immediate access to your nurse at the click of a button, while allowing our in-person team members to spend
more time at your bedside when needed.

Join Diane Drexler, Chief Nursing Officer & Vice President, Patient Care Services, for more about the impact of virtual nursing on patient satisfaction, nurse retention, and overall healthcare delivery at Community Memorial Hospital — Ventura.

In this special episode of Wise & Well, we sit down with Community Memorial Healthcare President & CEO, Mick Zdeblick for a year in review.