I would like to highlight several topics discussed at the January board meeting which have implications for the future of our hospital and its ability to remain competitive in providing high quality services, starting with plans for an Outpatient Diagnostic Center....
SVHCD Board Chair Report
New Board Chair; SVH Receives 4 Stars; Financial Management; Annual Report Available
At last week’s board meeting, I was honored to be elected unanimously to chair the board. I accepted and received the gavel from Jane Hirsch who has done an excellent job in that role over the past two years. For those in the community who don’t know me, let me...
Board Chair Report: Emergency Response and Financial Audit Reviewed At November Board Meeting
Along with our entire community, we want to express our gratitude to those, from first responders to local officials and community members, who helped Sonoma Valley residents get through the recent disaster. We also want to extend our gratitude to hospital physicians...
Board Chair Report: Updates On South Lot, Business Development At September Board Meeting
The hospital board addressed several topics at its September 7 meeting which I’d like to share with you in this report. South Lot Update As a reminder, the South Lot was purchased through a two-year loan from a private lender in August 2016 and contains a required...
August Meeting Addresses South Lot Proposals, Executive Salaries
The hospital board addressed several timely topics at its August 3 meeting which I’d like to share with you in this report. South Lot Process The ongoing South Lot discussion led the meeting, following a closed session in which the proposals received were reviewed....
A Sound Business Decision
This is the first of what will be regular reports from the Chair following meetings of the Sonoma Valley Health Care District Board concerning issues facing the board and the hospital. My intention is to expand the conversation about our hospital and provide greater...