Adventist Health outlines $40 million expansion to boost cardiac care in Kings County; board approves heart‑health proclamation
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Adventist Health representatives told the board about a proposed $40,000,000 expansion at Hanford hospital to expand cath lab capacity and pursue PCI designation; the board also approved a public health proclamation on heart disease awareness.
Adventist Health representatives presented to the Kings County Board of Supervisors on Jan. 27 a plan to expand cardiac services at Hanford’s hospital and asked the board to approve a proclamation recognizing heart disease awareness and prevention.
Leslie Corchado of Public Health said heart disease remains the county’s leading cause of death and described upcoming community resource events and screenings. Tim Hayduk and Patrick Ochman of Adventist Health described the system’s cardiac program and a proposed expansion: "Our expansion is a $40,000,000 expansion to our current hospital," a presenter said, laying out a plan that would increase cath lab capacity from one to five and include a hybrid operating room that could support more advanced procedures in the future. They said the project timeline anticipates construction completion in 2027 with an opening in early 2028, subject to normal state review processes.
Patrick Ochman described current local capabilities, including the single cath lab in Hanford and efforts to obtain percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) approval so the hospital can not only diagnose but also treat acute cardiac conditions. Adventist Health representatives emphasized local access and outcomes and noted the hospital’s safety and stroke designations.
The board approved the proclamation recognizing heart disease prevention and invited Adventist Health’s continued collaboration; staff noted future items related to agreements and program letters will return to the board for approval.
Why it matters: County health officials and a local health system outlined a plan to expand access to cardiac care in a county that lacks multiple higher‑level hospital options; the expansion, if completed, could shorten travel and time to treatment for residents with serious cardiac conditions.
What’s next: Staff said future agenda items will include program letters and agreements associated with the health system’s clinical rotations and services. The expansion will require state review and approvals before construction can proceed.