Two Hospitals Win Top Emergency Care Award | California News

Two hospitals, Santa Barbara Cottage and Santa Ynez Valley Cottage, just earned top honors with the 2026 Lantern Award from the Emergency Nurses Association — one of only 126 emergency departments nationwide to receive this prestigious recognition. The award celebrates innovation, research-backed improvements, and a culture of teamwork that puts patients and staff at the heart of care. These hospitals empower frontline nurses to drive change, leading to smoother operations, better outcomes, and higher engagement. Highlighted in upcoming ENA publications and at their Phoenix conference, both facilities are part of Cottage Health’s network, offering 24/7 care staffed by board-certified ER physicians and re-accredited as Geriatric Emergency Departments. Santa Barbara Cottage also stands out as a Level I adult and Level II pediatric Trauma Center — proof of their unwavering commitment to excellence in emergency medicine. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d25c06f17777c82c