Redwood Coast / North Bay

About Redwood Coast / North Bay

The North Bay and Redwood Coast Sections are comprised of 22 hospitals, representing over 1,600 licensed beds in Lake, Mendocino, Napa, Sonoma, Del Norte, and Humboldt counties.

CEOs and Other Hospital Leaders in Redwood Coast Meet

Who Redwood Coast section CEOs and hospital leaders  Humboldt County behavioral health leadership What On Nov. 6, the Redwood Coast section convened to discuss several key topics:  CHA’s 2024 Policy Summary: An overview of the California Hospital Association’s (CHA) policy initiatives for the upcoming year  Hospitals’ Challenges and Goals for 2025: A discussion on the […]

Leaders Meet in the North Bay

Who North Bay section CEOs and hospital leaders  What On Oct. 16, the North Bay section gathered for dinner to welcome new CEOs and foster connection in a relaxed setting. The evening was an opportunity for hospital leaders to build relationships, share insights, and discuss the challenges ahead.  Amy Herold, MD, shared her recent promotion […]

Sonoma County Hospitals are Responding to Closure of Crisis Stabilization Unit

Who Sonoma County member hospitals  Sonoma County Board of Supervisors  Sonoma County administration What Sonoma County’s only crisis stabilization unit (CSU) was forced to close in August due to mold contamination in its air ducts. After a contractor assessed the damage, it became clear that the necessary repairs may extend into the new year. This […]

Sonoma County Mental Health Initiative Continues Success as Director Departs

Who Hospitals and health systems in Sonoma, Napa, Mendocino, and Lake counties  Sonoma County Health Services What For the past year, Sonoma County’s Director of Health Services, Tina Rivera, has been championing a new approach to mental health management in Sonoma County and beyond, similar to the Be Well initiative in Orange County. With strong support […]

City of Santa Rosa Eyes Gross Receipts Tax

Who City of Santa Rosa Finance Department and Council  Santa Rosa Behavioral Healthcare   Medical groups affiliated with Kaiser, Providence, and Sutter in Santa Rosa  What City officials in Santa Rosa are contemplating removal of the current $3,000 cap on the city’s gross receipts tax as an avenue to remedy budget shortfalls. While not-for-profit member hospitals […]

Sonoma County Health Services Hosts Regional Behavioral Health Collaborative

Who Sonoma County Health Services  Hospital leaders from Sonoma, Napa, Lake, Mendocino, Marin, Solano, and Sacramento counties  Partnership HealthPlan  Multiple community and advocacy groups  Hospital Council and California Hospital Association What Sonoma County Health Services hosted a Regional Behavioral Health Collaborative to close Mental Health Awareness Month, engaging 200 leaders from northern California and as […]