In its meeting last week, the board heard updates on new quality initiatives, an interim report from the Skilled Nursing Facility Task Force, and a guest speaker who reviewed current and upcoming seismic regulations affecting California hospitals. SNF Task Force Board...
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Dr. Michael Saidel Now Offers Laser Cataract Surgery In Sonoma Valley
Ophthalmologist Michael Saidel, MD, is now offering Sonoma Valley patients laser cataract surgery in association with Sonoma Valley Hospital. Laser surgery is an option for many experiencing cataracts – a condition that involves a clouding of the lens of the eye over...
New Diagnostic Center Is Exciting Development For Our Community
There’s an exciting sense of momentum as we start the new year. Our affiliation with UCSF continues to grow. Last year we laid the foundation for this collaborative relationship and we’ve identified some opportunities that will enable us to provide greater services to...
Michael Mainardi Joins Board; Cancer Support Sonoma Takes Flight as an Independent Nonprofit
I’m pleased to report that Michael Mainardi was sworn in as our newest board member at the January meeting, replacing Peter Hohorst who did not seek re-election after a decade of outstanding service. Michael, a retired physician is an excellent addition to the board...
Progress On South Lot, SNF Task Force, and Growth Plans Reported At December Meeting
The board heard updates on several initiatives at the meeting last week, including the South Lot and the Skilled Nursing Facility Task Force, along with a report on the hospital’s strategic growth initiatives. Here are highlights from the meeting. South Lot...
UCSF Health and SVH Affiliation – An Exciting First Year
SVH CEO Kelly Mather and UCSF Health CEO Mark Laret report on progress made in the first year of the affiliation The relationship between Sonoma Valley Hospital and UCSF Health is rooted in a shared vision to revitalize the way healthcare is delivered at the...
Sonoma Valley Hospital Foundation Announces Capital Campaign For New Hospital Outpatient Diagnostic Center
The Sonoma Valley Hospital Foundation has announced a capital campaign to fund a new state-of-the-art Outpatient Diagnostic Center within Sonoma Valley Hospital. The plan calls for repurposing the vacant space left by the old ER and Surgery Department, along with...
Board Approves Phase One Plans for New Outpatient Diagnostic Center
In its meeting last week, the board approved the hospital’s request to proceed with plans for the first phase of the new Outpatient Diagnostic Center pending confirmation of receipt of funds from the Sonoma Valley Hospital Foundation to cover this phase of the...
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...
“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...