Medical Services
Santa Clara County Commemorates 36th Annual World AIDS Day
Events will honor survivors, remember lives lost, combat stigma, and address health and racial disparities.
County of Santa Clara Aims to Expand Services Targeting Substance Use Crisis
The County of Santa Clara aims to augment its Substance Use Treatment Services with additional inpatient, residential, and outpatient offerings through the Behavioral Health Services Department (BHSD) and Santa Clara Valley Healthcare (SCVH) to serve thousands of the county’s most vulnerable residents each year.
Renovations Underway at VMC’s Burn Center – Already a Regional Destination for First-Class Care
The Burn Center at Valley Medical Center – a renowned facility for treating the worst kinds of injuries involving burns – is currently being renovated, and will double its capacity while adopting a patient centered approach.
Santa Clara Valley Healthcare’s O’Connor Hospital Celebrates 1,000th Robotic Surgery
Santa Clara Valley Healthcare's O'Connor Hospital in San José is celebrating its 1,000th Robotic Assisted Surgery on October 4.
Call, Text or Chat: Crisis and Suicide Prevention Lifeline is ‘Here for Everyone’
The County’s 988 lifeline that offers critical mental health services has been expanded since its rollout two years ago, yet it remains unfamiliar or not understood by many residents who could benefit from it. County officials have launched a campaign to help change that.
Santa Clara Valley Healthcare Unveils 12 New Ambulances to Improve Timeliness of Treatments For Hospital Transfers
Santa Clara Valley Healthcare, the public hospital system for the County of Santa Clara, has unveiled a new ambulance fleet to significantly improve transport times between its three hospitals and 16 clinics.
South County Residents Won’t Have to Drive Too Far to Access Medical Care
Santa Clara Valley Healthcare (SCVH) opened a new Valley Health Center clinic to expand health coverage for residents in South County, South San José, and the surrounding areas.
Santa Clara Valley Healthcare Celebrates Día de los Muertos with Traditional Ofrendas Honoring Organ Donors
Santa Clara Valley Healthcare (SCVH) has assembled vibrant Día de los Muertos ofrendas at all three hospitals as part of the annual tradition providing families and loved ones the opportunity to pay respects and celebrate the lives of those who have passed away.
Santa Clara Valley Healthcare Celebrates Día de los Muertos with Traditional Ofrendas Honoring Organ Donors
Ofrendas at SCVH hospitals aim to honor past donors, and raise awareness for organ donations, especially in the Latine community
Santa Clara Valley Healthcare Celebrates National Latina/o/x/e Physician Day
Santa Clara Valley Healthcare (SCVH) proudly hosted a celebration for their Latina/o/e/x physician community on September 27 in advance of National Latine Physician Day. Latine Physician Day was established in 2022 to raise awareness of the shortage of Latine physicians across the country.
