Tahoe Forest Health System has been named a 2020 Guardian of Excellence Award winner by Press Ganey, officials announced this week. The Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Award recognizes top-performing health care organizations that have achieved the 95th percentile or above of performance in patient experience. The award is a nationally-recognized symbol of achievement in Read More »
Author: Sarah Bridge
Sierra View dedicated to providing high level of care; nationally recognized for accomplishments
In recent weeks, Sierra View Medical Center (SVMC) has been recognized nationally for several accomplishments; a reflection to the dedication of providing the highest level of patient care. “In the midst of navigating a pandemic, we are honored to have received such awards, which reflect the resilience we have and the ongoing proactive approach from Read More »
MarinHealth introduces new medical center virtually
The Virtual Ribbon Cutting Ceremony has been recorded and is available to watch here. MarinHealth executives on Saturday held a virtual ribbon-cutting ceremony for MarinHealth Medical Center’s new $535 million facility, with retiring CEO Lee Domanico leading the presentation. No opening date has been announced, but Domanico told the Business Journal in July that he Read More »
New Wing Opens at Mayers Memorial Hospital
The Virtual Tour of the new hospital wing is available here. A $15-million wing has opened at Mayers Memorial Hospital on Highway 299 between Fall River Mills and McArthur. It is the new home of the hospital’s emergency department, imaging center, and laboratory services. All three departments were housed in the old hospital, which the Read More »
Sierra Kings Health Care District launches agency, hosts virtual ribbon cutting
Congratulations to Sierra Kings Health Care District on the agency launch and ribbon cutting this morning! Watch the live ribbon cutting hosted by the Greater Reedley Chamber of Commerce: https://www.facebook.com/292991944440628/videos/627261924649742
Association of California Healthcare Districts Announces New CEO
Health Policy Expert Cathy Martin Brings Strong Experience Working to Increase Access to Care and Eliminate Health Disparities for Californians. Sacramento, CA – The Association of California Healthcare Districts (ACHD) has named Cathy Martin as Chief Executive Officer, effective July 6, 2020. “I am extremely pleased to welcome Cathy Martin as the next CEO Read More »
Tahoe Forest Health officer recognized
Tahoe Forest Health System announced Jake Dorst, chief information and innovation officer, was recently named to the 100 Hospital and Health System CIOs to Know 2020 list by Becker’s Hospital Review. The list features some of the most impressive health IT leaders who lead technology and health IT initiatives for hospitals and health systems across Read More »
Health professionals volunteer to conduct heart screenings on teens and young adults
SAN MATEO, Calif. – Sudden death in young people is rare, but according to the Mayo Clinic, cardiac arrest is the leading cause of death in student athletes, mostly due to heart abnormalities. 7,000-10,000 school-aged children die each year nationwide from sudden cardiac arrest. “This is a problem within the teens with either their electrical or mechanical Read More »
60 rural hospital CEOs to know | 2020
Becker’s Healthcare is pleased to recognize 60 rural hospital CEOs to know in 2020. Becker’s accepted nominations for this list and considered leaders making a positive impact on their organizations. The CEOs featured lead hospitals consistently recognized by the National Rural Health Association, American Hospital Association, IBM Watson Health and The Leapfrog Group as top Read More »
Kaweah Delta Appoints New Director, Opens Center
The Kaweah Delta Health Care District board of directors has unanimously appointed a new member. Financial planner and Visalia native Garth Gipson was selected by the board to represent Zone 3 through Dec. 3, 2020. The Board voted unanimously on Gipson’s appointment during a special board meeting earlier this month after interviewing two finalists for Read More »