Spinal Surgery with a Personalized Approach
Scoliosis and severe spinal stenosis had left Ailene Voisin in chronic pain and struggling to walk. She was losing hope that she’d ever get her active life back again when UC Davis Health orthopedic surgeon Safdar Khan, MD, recommended an innovative new approach to spinal surgery that could likely eliminate most of her pain. Dr. Khan used patient-specific implants tailored to her anatomy to stabilize her spine and relieve nerve pressure. The personalized approach improved her mobility and quality of life, allowing her to return to traveling and the sports she enjoyed.
Section Updates for May 27, 2026
Central Valley: Hospital Council participated in the Central Valley Community Foundation’s Legislative Roundtable, a quarterly meeting that briefs legislators and their staffs about the state of health care in the valley. Hospital Council also joined a panel discussion in Fresno to discuss the Central Valley Health Care Landscape Analysis.
Section Updates for May 13, 2026
Central Valley: Hospital Council continues working with hospitals to address the findings of this year’s community health heeds assessment, with planning for the first roundtable on food insecurity now underway. Input from key community organizations including local food banks and homeless missions — will inform hospitals’ collective efforts.
Section Updates for April 22, 2026
CENTRAL VALLEY: Hospital Council has been made aware of increasing unionization activity in the section, and is working with partners at the California Hospital Association to help member hospitals navigate these challenges.
Section Updates for April 8, 2026
CENTRAL VALLEY: Fresno County is expecting a $300 million budget deficit from last year’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) cuts. These cuts, coupled with an expected increase in uninsured individuals seeking medical care, present further financial challenges. Due to previous coverage expansions under the Affordable Care Act, Fresno County has, essentially, not had to pay...