News Releases & Media Advisories

Vista del Mar Hospital names new CEO

December 7, 2020 Posted in: News Release

For Immediate Release: Dec. 7, 2020

Contact: Jeanette Villanueva, jeanette.villanueva@aurorabehavioral.com, (805) 846-9060

VENTURA, Calif. – Daniel Powell, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Board-Certified Behavior Analyst, has been named Vista del Mar Hospital’s next Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Powell brings 18 years of healthcare leadership, most recently serving as the Mental Health Operations Leader for Ventura County Medical Center’s (VCMC) Psychiatric Programs.

“I’m delighted and honored to join the Vista Del Mar team to carry on the tradition of exceptional patient care for the citizens of our county, “said Powell. “I look forward to... Continue reading →

Vista del Mar Hospital presents a countywide suicide prevention initiative to spread awareness and save lives

August 28, 2020 Posted in: News Release

For Immediate Release: August, 28 2020

Contact: Jeanette Villanueva, Director of Business Development
Cell: (805) 846-9060 / Email

VENTURA, Calif. – During September’s National Suicide Prevention Month, Vista del Mar Hospital is presenting a countywide initiative to provide awareness and ultimately save lives.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), suicide rates have been rising in nearly every state. In California 4,491 died by suicide in 2018, including 94 people in Ventura County alone. This reflects a total of 84,137 years of potential life lost before age 65. On a national level, suicide is the second leading cause of... Continue reading →

Vista del Mar Hospital partners with CSU Channel Islands to provide COVID-19 screenings

April 2, 2020 Posted in: News Release

For Immediate Release: April 2, 2020

VENTURA, Calif. – Vista del Mar Hospital has partnered with the CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) Nursing Department to provide Coronavirus (COVID-19) screenings to all hospital visitors and staff.

“We are thrilled to have student nurses helping the hospital to ensure that all individuals coming to our campus are screened following the CDC-recommended screening process,” said Jenifer Nyhuis, Vista del Mar’s CEO. “This gives us greater peace of mind knowing that we are doing all we can to reduce the risk of exposure to our patients, staff and visitors.” Student nurses are conducting COVID-19 screenings from 7 am to 7 pm of all incoming persons to the hospital. After each student nurse is screened themselves, they then screen... Continue reading →

Jenifer Nyhuis, CEO of Vista del Mar Hospital, receives the Šimanek Distinguished Service Award

December 27, 2019 Posted in: News Release

For Immediate Release: December 27, 2019

Contact: Jeanette Villanueva, Director of Business Development, (805) 746-1411, Email

During the devastating Thomas Fire, which destroyed much of the hospital campus, Nyhuis took early action to evacuate patients.

VENTURA, Calif. – Jenifer Nyhuis, CEO of Vista del Mar Hospital in Ventura, has received the 2019 Šimanek Distinguished Service Award from the California Hospital Association Center for Behavioral Health. The award, named after its first recipient attorney Joe Šimanek, recognizes outstanding leadership and achievements in the behavioral health setting.

Nyhuis was just six months into her tenure as CEO... Continue reading →