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Featuring leading surgeons, expert surgical teams and the latest technology including the da Vinci Xi Robotics Surgery System.

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The Grossman Burn Center at West Hills Hospital is achieving true restoration – functionally, cosmetically and emotionally.

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Maternal & Infant Care at West Hills Hospital

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Our Mission

West Hills Hospital & Medical Center offers compassionate and responsive care for the improvement of human life. Our expert physicians and clinicians, and every employee, strives each day to bring outstanding service to the bedside. Serving the West Valley for more than 50 years, West Hills Hospital brings “quality care, close to home.”

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West Hills Hospital & Medical Center has answered a question
On Dec 03

Why should my placenta be examined after I give birth?

Doctors want to make sure all pieces of the placenta are removed after birth. In this video, Linda Katz, MD, an OB/GYN at West Hills Hospital, describes the risks of postpartum bleeding and infecti...
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West Hills Hospital & Medical Center has answered a question
On Jun 19, 2019

What are advantages for a patient to have robotic vs. laparoscopic surgery?

Robotic surgery gives surgeons a closer, clearer view, so precise surgeries benefit from that technique.
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West Hills Hospital & Medical Center has answered a question
On Jun 19, 2019

What is the difference between stool softeners and stimulant laxatives?

Stimulant laxatives, unlike stool softeners, keep fluid in the rectum to stimulate bowels and are used in more severe cases of constipation.
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West Hills Hospital & Medical Center has answered a question
On Jun 17, 2019

Can I hold my baby in the NICU?

Parents can hold their baby using "kangaroo care," or skin-to-skin care, in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).
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West Hills Hospital & Medical Center has answered a question
On May 22, 2019

How does lumbar spinal stenosis affect my body?

Lumbar spinal stenosis generally happens with older patients, and it causes back pain as well as numbness in the legs.
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West Hills Hospital & Medical Center has answered a question
On May 07, 2019

What medical conditions are treated with stents?

Stents are used to treat blockages and may reduce the risk of a heart attack.
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West Hills Hospital & Medical Center has answered a question
On May 07, 2019

What is my life expectancy if I have severe COPD?

Life expectancy with COPD depends on the severity, but people can still live a long life.
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West Hills Hospital & Medical Center has answered a question
On May 07, 2019

Does occasional atrial fibrillation (AFib) go away on its own?

Atrial fibrillation can stay dormant for long periods of time but never goes away.
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West Hills Hospital & Medical Center has answered a question
On May 02, 2019

What does the doctor look for in a mammogram?

When reviewing a mammogram, a radiologist looks for positioning of the breast, as well as masses, densities, distortions, and more.
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West Hills Hospital & Medical Center has answered a question
On May 02, 2019

When do I need an antibiotic if I have a cold?

Antibiotics are never an effective treatment against a cold, but may be needed to treat secondary infections.
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West Hills Hospital & Medical Center has answered a question
On Apr 09, 2019

What is balloon sinuplasty?

Balloon sinuplasty is a surgical procedure that allows the sinuses to open and drain. This effective procedure means fewer infections with easier recovery.
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West Hills Hospital & Medical Center has answered a question
On Apr 05, 2019

What procedures help treat lumbar spinal stenosis?

The primary non-surgical procedural treatment for lumbar spinal stenosis is epidural injections.
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West Hills Hospital & Medical Center has answered a question
On Mar 15, 2019

What are the advantages of robotic surgery for colorectal conditions?

Using robotic surgery for colorectal conditions gives surgeons a clearer view of the pelvis and better identification of structures in the body.
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West Hills Hospital & Medical Center has answered a question
On Mar 15, 2019

What kind of training is required to perform robotic surgery?

Surgeons who perform robotic surgeries have to take special courses in robotics, as well as its applications, and undergo supervision during surgery.
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West Hills Hospital & Medical Center has answered a question
On Mar 15, 2019

What advances are being made in robotic surgery?

There are many advances in the field of robotic surgery. Single port surgery, or a surgery performed through only one port, is a major advancement.
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