The board received a report at the December meeting from a group of citizens who took the time, on their own initiative, to independently evaluate the fiscal and operational health of the hospital and to investigate concerns expressed by some in the community about...
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A Decade of Progress
Sonoma Valley Hospital was founded in 1945 and moved to the current hospital in 1957, and subsequently expanded in the 1970’s. From 1980 to 2008, change occurred slowly. By 2008, modernization of the hospital was absolutely necessary. When the community...
Construction To Begin On Phase One Of Outpatient Diagnostic Center
At last week’s board meeting, the board approved funding to allow construction to begin on the Outpatient Diagnostic Center. This first phase is to replace vital equipment that is approaching ‘end of life’ and without which our Emergency Department cannot function....
We Are Always Here For You
During this red flag advisory and power shutdown, Sonoma Valley Hospital stands ready to respond to the needs of our community. We are currently operating on generator power, so that essential medical services continue to be available to our community. Our Emergency...
Listening To Our Community
As many of you know, we conducted a survey this summer to better understand community perceptions of the hospital. It updated a similar survey conducted in 2015. Both were conducted by an independent research firm, and the results were reviewed at the October board...
The Unique Challenges Facing Community Hospitals
I’d like to say how proud I am of the leadership and staff at our hospital, and our board. At a time when many hospitals across the country, including several here in Sonoma County, have either closed or are struggling, we continue to strive to improve both with our...
“Understanding Pain” Scheduled For SVH “Conversation With A Doctor” Series
Pain management specialist Christopher Voscopoulos, MD, FCCP, will lead the upcoming Sonoma Valley Hospital information session, “Conversation With A Doctor,” discussing “Understanding Pain And New Treatments In Pain Management.” Dr. Voscopoulos is board certified in...
Sonoma Valley Hospital Offers No-Cost Mammogram Screenings In October Through Project Pink
Sonoma Valley Hospital is again offering no-cost mammogram screenings for uninsured and underinsured Sonoma Valley women over the age of 40 during October. The screening program, known as Project Pink, is made available as a community service through a special grant...
Setting The Record Straight
I would like to share some of the comments I made at our August board meeting to address misinformation about the hospital that has been circulating in our community recently, especially on social media, including attacks of a personal nature directed at both the...
Three Speakers Featured At Active Aging Talks Planned For Vintage House In The Fall
Sonoma Valley Hospital and Vintage House will present a lively and informative lecture series this Fall themed, “Active Aging: Live Your Best Life Now.” The three talks will provide insights and personal stories about transforming aging, transitioning through change,...