The Skilled Nursing Facility Task Force provided an update at the board meeting last week following their very well attended public meeting on September 27. According to Task Force Chair Jane Hirsch, the group has made considerable progress since it was formed in...
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SVH Skilled Nursing Facility Task Force Makes First Report
The SNF Task Force held a public meeting last week to report on its findings to date and encourage community input. I want to clarify that no decisions will be made for several months to allow time for the group to test process improvement changes to the SNF and...
Next SVH “Conversation With A Doctor” Session To Discuss “Everything You Need To Know About Prostate Health”
Urologist Adam Kaplan, MD, will lead the next upcoming Sonoma Valley Hospital information session, “Conversation With A Doctor,” discussing “Prostate Health for Men and Their Partners Who Love Them.” Dr. Kaplan is a board-certified Urologist, fellowship trained in...
Active Aging Lecture Series Scheduled At Vintage House During October
Sonoma Valley Hospital and Vintage House will again present a lively and informative lecture series during October themed, “Active Aging: Live Your Best Life Now.” The three lectures will provide insight and information on how to enrich your senior years by better...
Hospital District Board Task Force To Hold Public Meeting On Skilled Nursing Facility
The Sonoma Valley Health Care District Board task force charged with making a recommendation to the Board on the future of the hospital’s Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF), has scheduled a meeting to gain public input on Thursday, September 27, at 5 pm in the Community...
Sonoma Valley Hospital and Hospice by the Bay Finalize Agreement To Transfer Skilled Home Care Service
The boards of Sonoma Valley Hospital and Hospice by the Bay have finalized the agreement for Sonoma Valley Hospital to transfer its highly regarded skilled home care service, Healing At Home, to Hospice by the Bay, effective October 1, 2018.Hospice by the Bay is a...
Board Finalizes Transfer of Home Care Service To Hospice
This month I’m stepping in for Joshua Rymer to report on the September meeting. At the meeting, the board gave final approval for the hospital to transfer our skilled home care service, Healing At Home, to Hospice by the Bay, effective October 1, 2018. We are pleased...
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...
“Why Sleep Matters” Is Topic of September GirlTalk Sponsored By Sonoma Valley Hospital
Scrimping on sleep may seem like a good idea, especially when we’re busy, but doing so is more likely to make us less effective, not more. Sonoma Valley Hospital will host an informative conversation as part of its GirlTalk Women’s Health series on why good sleeping...
Transfer of Home Care Service Secures its Future
The District board held a special public meeting last week to hear plans to transition the Hospital’s home health care service, Healing At Home, to Hospice by the Bay. The proposed transition of Healing at Home appears to be excellent news for the Hospital, our...