Sierra View District Hospital

Sierra View District Hospital is a healthcare facility located in Porterville, California. It is a part of the Sierra View Local Healthcare District, which is a public entity that provides community-based healthcare services to the residents of the southern part of Tulare County and the northern part of Kern County.

History

The Sierra View District Hospital was established in 1958. It was initially a small community hospital, but it has grown over the years to become a comprehensive healthcare facility. The hospital has undergone several expansions and renovations to accommodate the growing healthcare needs of the community.

Services

Sierra View District Hospital offers a wide range of healthcare services. These include emergency medicine, surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, and radiology. The hospital also provides specialized services such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy.

Facilities

The hospital has a total of 167 beds. It has a state-of-the-art emergency department, a fully equipped intensive care unit, and a modern surgical suite. The hospital also has a birthing center, a cardiac catheterization lab, and a cancer treatment center.

Affiliations

Sierra View District Hospital is affiliated with several educational institutions for the training of healthcare professionals. These include the University of California, San Francisco, Stanford University, and Kern Medical Center.

Recognition

The hospital has been recognized for its high-quality care and patient safety. It has received the Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence Award and the Leapfrog Group Hospital Safety Grade A.

See also

• Healthcare in California
• List of hospitals in California