After decades as the trusted local healthcare leader in west Ventura County, Community Memorial Healthcare has rolled out a new master brand.  Featuring a new name, new logo, and new colors, the reimagined look better reflects the organization’s philosophy and place in the community.  But what goes in to making such a significant change to the most recognizable components of a healthcare brand?  In this episode, Community Memorial Healthcare Vice President of Marketing & Development, Jamie Maites, discusses what it takes to develop the right brand positioning for an organization.  From interviews, focus groups and competitive assessments, to choosing language and visuals that differentiate a brand, countless hours of research and planning were dedicated to creating a look and feel that would elevate preference for Community Memorial Healthcare in the marketplace. For more information on Community Memorial’s new look, as well as all the programs and services they offer, visit mycmh.org.

With the proliferation of social media platforms and  streaming services, our children are spending more and more time in front of a screens.  COVID-19 further complicated the relationship between children and technology by intensifying their reliance on computers, tablets, and phones for education and social purposes.  Isolation has increased, in-person interaction has decreased, and the long-term effects of screens and social media on children are still largely unknown.  Join us for an enlightening conversation with Dr. Sun M. Lee, a pediatrician with Community Memorial Health System, as we discuss current screen time recommendations, the addictive properties of social media, and the possible downsides of phones and tablets.

Community Memorial Healthcare recently reached a major milestone in robotic surgery by completing its 5000th da Vinci procedure. Robotic surgery is often referred to as “robotic-assisted surgery,” and that’s for good reason. Without a skilled surgeon at the helm, a robotic surgical platform is just a sophisticated tool. The surgeon’s technique and expertise using the robot makes all the difference. With the da Vinci system, surgeons work inside a highly sophisticated, immersive console, remotely manipulating tiny instruments that have been inserted into the surgical area.

Robotic assisted surgery allows for incredible precision, resulting in faster recoveries, shorter hospital stays and enhanced results for patients. In this episode, we sit down with one of Community Memorial Health System’s pioneers in robotic surgery, Dr. Marc Beaghler, to discuss a brief history of robotics at Community Memorial Health System and the benefits of the da Vinci robotic surgery platform.

Robotic assisted surgery allows for incredible precision, resulting in faster recoveries, shorter hospital stays and enhanced results for patients. Join Dr. Sohrab Pahlavan, MD, with Community Memorial Healthcare’s Midtown Medical Group Specialty Clinic and Ventura Orthopedics, as he discusses more about the ExcelsiusGPS™ Robot for Spine Surgery, available at Community Memorial Hospital in Ventura.