Posts categorized as “News”

Peninsula Hosts Community Event for Survivors of Suicide Loss Day

Nov. 19 observance celebrates lives of loved ones, offers support for those grieving suicide loss Suicide affects millions of people worldwide. In the United States in 2020, there were nearly 46,000 suicides, equating to one death every 11 minutes. Additionally, 12.2 million people seriously thought about suicide, 3.2 million made a suicide plan and 1.2 […]

Covenant Health Names Devan Johnson as New Chief Administrator of Parkwest Medical Center

Covenant Health has named Devan Johnson as the new chief administrative officer of Parkwest Medical Center and Peninsula.

Peer Recovery Navigators Help Patients with Substance Use Disorders

Covenant Health has announced a new initiative to help individuals struggling with substance use disorders who need emergency care.

Artsclamation! Fine Art Sale

Celebrating 20 Years with the Biggest and Best Show Yet This year marks the 20th anniversary of the fine art show, Artsclamation!, which benefits Peninsula, a division of Parkwest Medical Center. Since its beginnings, the annual art sale and fundraiser has provided significant funds to help meet the needs of Peninsula patients, including providing vans […]

August 31, 2021: Updated Visitation

Current visitation guidelines for Peninsula Hospital: All Inpatients: No visitation (unless an exception is made for special circumstances by the therapist and physician).   Updated August 31, 2021  

Peninsula Welcomes Michael Cavacos as Chief Nursing Officer

After a nationwide search Michael Cavacos RN, MSN, CCCC, CCRN, NE-BC, has assumed the role of chief nursing officer at Parkwest Medical Center & Peninsula.

Artsclamation! Virtual Fine Arts Sale

Artsclamation Virtual Art Sale

Suicide Awareness

Peninsula facilitates the ComPASS support group for those who have lost loved ones to suicide. September is Suicide Awareness month.