As I discussed in my report earlier this month, the Sonoma Valley Health Care District Board has retained the executive search firm WittKieffer to assist in the recruitment of a new Chief Executive Officer for Sonoma Valley Hospital. This is an important decision for...
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SVHCD Board Schedules Public Meeting For Community Input on Hospital CEO Search
The Sonoma Valley Health Care District Board has scheduled an open community forum to encourage input on the search for a new Chief Executive Officer for Sonoma Valley Hospital. The Board launched the search early this month after retaining the executive recruiting...
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 age 40 and older during October. The screening program, known as Project Pink, is made available as a community service through a special grant...
Hospital CEO Search Is Underway
At the meeting last week, Board member Joshua Rymer, who is chairing the CEO Search Committee, reported that the committee recommended a recruiting firm to find a replacement for Kelly Mather who leaves at the end of the year. He said that the committee reviewed the...
Wound Prevention and Home Treatment of Wounds Are Topic of Upcoming SVH Health Talk
Sonoma Valley Hospital wound care-certified specialist Joseph Cornett, RN, CWON, will lead an information session on “Wound Prevention and Care at Home,” on Wednesday, September 16 through a Zoom videoconferencing online session of “Health Talk,” a community education...
The Human Touch
What I will likely miss the most about our hospital is hearing the stories from patients that illustrate how deep the culture of caring runs here at SVH. As you might expect, patients often identify the physicians, nurses, and their many care...
Active Aging Lecture Series Set For This Fall
Sonoma Valley Hospital and Vintage House will continue the lively and informative series themed “Active Aging: Live Your Best Life Now” this Fall. The lectures provide insight and information on how to get the most out of life in your later years. This year, they will...
Outpatient Diagnostic Center First Phase Opens In Fall
The first phase of the new Outpatient Diagnostic Center is nearing completion and will be receiving patients by November. Ron Peluso, project manager at Vertran Associates, the firm overseeing construction, updated the board on the project at the meeting last week. He...
Sonoma Valley Hospital Foundation Reaches $21M Fundraising Goal For New Outpatient Diagnostic Center
Sonoma Valley Hospital Foundation announced that its capital campaign has reached the goal of raising $21 million to fund the new Outpatient Diagnostic Center for Sonoma Valley Hospital. According to Foundation Executive Director, Dave Pier, it is the most funds...
The Rising Incidence Of COVID-19 Reminds Us To Remain Diligent
We are seeing the number of positive cases throughout California spike in some regions, causing officials to mandate new protocols and emphasize social distancing and mask-wearing. We encourage everyone in our community to adhere to the guidelines and stay safe. We...