Cottage Health is a not-for-profit health care system that operates hospitals, clinics, and other health care facilities in the Santa Barbara area. The system includes three hospitals: Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital, and Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital. Cottage Health also operates a network of primary care and specialty clinics throughout the region. The system is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care to its patients, and has been recognized for its excellence in clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction. Cottage Health is a major employer in the Santa Barbara area, with more than 4,000 employees.