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...
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Kelly Mather To Leave SVH CEO Role
It is with mixed emotions that I share with you news of Kelly Mather’s pending departure as the CEO of Sonoma Valley Hospital. Kelly has accepted a new position as the CEO of BayHealth, which is one of the early and important joint ventures between UCSF Health and...
Celebrating 75 Years Of Compassionate Care
This summer Sonoma Valley Hospital is celebrating its 75th anniversary. You may have seen Bill Lynch’s wonderful article in the Sonoma Index-Tribune yesterday which recaps the hospital’s history. We’re delighted that Bill gives as much attention to the hospital’s...
Hospital Resumes Services, Enhances Safety Protocols
Sonoma Valley Hospital Chief Medical Officer Sabrina Kidd, MD, reported to the board at the June 4 meeting that all hospital services are now open and available with some modifications, and encourages those who have delayed getting medical care because of the...
Understanding Cardiovascular Disease Is Topic of Women’s Health Talk Sponsored By Sonoma Valley Hospital
Cardiologist and Heart Disease Specialist, Anita Szady, MD, will lead a conversation discussing “Women’s Health and Cardiovascular Disease: New Strategies for Prevention and Treatment” on Tuesday, February 18 at Vintage House. The talk is sponsored by Sonoma Valley...
What You Need To Know About Strokes Is Topic Of Vintage House Panel Discussion
Strokes are the fifth leading cause of death and a leading cause of adult disability, according to the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association. Vintage House, in partnership with Sonoma Valley Hospital, will hold a panel discussion on July 18 to...
“Vision 2020 and Beyond” Strategic Plan
This time last year, we presented the need to reinvent our hospital. Over the past year, we have taken the necessary steps from rethinking service lines to forging a stronger relationship with UCSF. We just updated the hospital’s three-year strategic plan, which...
SVH Finalizing Plan To Keep Skilled Nursing Facility In The Hospital
The board received an update at the May meeting on the plan to maintain the Skilled Nursing Facility in the hospital and serving our community. We had a presentation from Adam Willits, representing the Ensign Group, a national operator of skilled nursing and...
Sonoma Valley Hospital Receives Acute Stroke Ready Certification
Sonoma Valley Hospital has received Acute Stroke Ready certification from the Center for Improvement in Healthcare Quality (CIHQ). Certification is given to hospitals that meet high standards of care for the initial treatment of stroke patients when quick action and...
Improvement Plans for Patient Care Services Highlighted at April Meeting
The board meeting last week featured a report on plans to make further improvements and changes in Patient Care Services, along with updates from the Chief of Staff and the Chief Medical Officer. We also heard from Cheryl Johnson, Community Health Center Executive...