About Paradise Valley Hospital

Proud of our Enduring Heritage

Celebrating over 103 years in San Diego's South Bay

In 1904, our founder, Ellen G. White, helped to purchase 54 acres of land with the purpose of beginning a healthcare institution, Paradise Valley Hospital.

Paradise Valley Hospital is the South Bay’s oldest hospital. In fact, we are the second oldest hospital in all of San Diego County, and the largest employer in National City. For more than 103 years, Paradise Valley Hospital has served San Diego faithfully, proud of our heritage and providing numerous programs and services to meet the changing needs of our community.

Today, our 301-bed, acute care hospital offers a nationally acclaimed Obstetrics program, the South Bay’s only life saving 64-slice CT scanner, a renowned rehabilitation center, the only Hyperbaric Medicine program in the South Bay and distinguished Behavioral Health services. Paradise Valley Hospital also offers 24-hour Emergency Services, Cardiac Catheterization Lab, comprehensive surgical services, Inpatient Medical and Surgical Center, and Paradise Senior Health Center.
 
It is our vision of treating the whole person – mind, body and spirit, which incorporates our long heritage of Wellness and Prevention ideals, now considered progressive; including practicing healthy lifestyle through diet, exercise and services like our massage therapy and acupuncture offered through our Wellness Center.

Paradise Valley Hospital’s dedication to whole person wellness through healthy living is evident in the variety of complimentary or low-cost health education classes; support groups and preventative care services we provide to the community. Nutrition counseling, smoking cessation classes, weight and stress management classes, and health screenings are just a few of our many offerings. The hospital also provides school partnership programs, which provide tutorial assistance and encouragement to local students, and many other programs and services designed to meet the needs of the surrounding community. Even at the mature age of 103, we are progressive in our approach to healthcare.

Paradise Valley Hospital boasts a multi-cultural staff of more than 300 physicians representing a variety of specialties. We are a part of Prime Healthcare Services, Inc., a for-profit, health system based in Victorville, California. Founded by Dr. Prem Reddy, Prime Healthcare Services, Inc. is comprised of nine hospitals with more than 1,500 beds, 5000 employees, numerous clinics and outpatient facilities. For more information on Prime Healthcare Services, Inc. visit www.primehealthcareservices.com

Since its beginning in 1904, Paradise Valley Hospital has continued its founding mission of providing health care services to the surrounding, diverse communities in San Diego. As Paradise Valley Hospital celebrates over 103 years of service we invite you to take a look at our heritage and our commitment to improving the health and wellbeing of our community and let us continue to serve the healthcare needs of you and your family for the next 100 years to come.

For more information on Paradise Valley Hospital call 619.472.4321.

The Thirsty Elephant is the true and amazing story of Ellen G. White’s land purchase in 1904, and the hospital’s subsequent establishment and growth. It was under the guidance of E. G. White, at the age of 77 years old, whose firm belief in the healing properties of nature guided her to this plot of land against all odds, which is now Paradise Valley Hospital - celebrating over 102 years of serving the healthcare needs in our community. For a copy of The Thirsty Elephant, call Paradise Valley Hospital at 619.472.4282.

Bayview Behavioral Health Campus of Paradise Valley Hospital

According to the National Institute of Mental Health, people with depression are four times more likely to have a heart attack than those without a history of depression.

Located at Moss Street and Third Avenue in Chula Vista, Bayview Behavioral Health helps people from adolescence through their senior years learn the most effective ways to confront problems such as anger, grief, depression, anxiety and loss. We are distinguished by our crisis intervention services, chemical dependency programs and inpatient and outpatient services. Our free, confidential evaluations are offered 24 hours a day.

For more information call 800.585.2767, or 619.426.6310, or for off hours call 619.585.4620.

Watch a quick video about PVH Heritage.
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