Cottage Health Expands Pediatric Care in Santa Barbara

New Grotenhuis Pediatric Clinics bring all 15 pediatric specialties under one roof

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Cottage Health has opened its new Grotenhuis Pediatric Clinics in Santa Barbara, reorganizing and expanding its pediatric services. The new facility consolidates all 15 pediatric specialties into one location, aiming to improve access and coordination of care for families.

Why it matters

The centralized pediatric clinic is designed to enhance collaboration between specialists, leading to better outcomes for young patients. The convenient location next to Cottage Hospital also allows for quicker connections to additional hospital services when needed.

The details

The new Grotenhuis Pediatric Clinics doubles the number of exam rooms and provides dedicated spaces for each specialty, streamlining the care process. Hospital administrators say the facility is built to accommodate future growth, further strengthening pediatric services across the Santa Barbara community.

  • The new Grotenhuis Pediatric Clinics opened on February 10, 2026.

The players

Cottage Health

A healthcare provider operating in the Santa Barbara, California area.

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The takeaway

The consolidation of Cottage Health's pediatric services into a single, expanded facility represents a significant investment in improving access and coordination of care for families in Santa Barbara. The new Grotenhuis Pediatric Clinics is designed to enhance collaboration between specialists and accommodate future growth in pediatric services.