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.
Humboldt County Quake, Aftershocks Shake Residents
Who What One year to the day from when an earthquake shook Fortuna, a 6.4-magnitude quake rattled Humboldt County in the early hours of Dec. 20, 2022. Importantly, all four Humboldt County hospitals continued patient care throughout the event and the subsequent aftershocks and power outages. As of early this week, Humboldt County hospitals were […]
Sonoma County Welcomes Tristan Ivy, CEO of Santa Rosa Behavioral Healthcare
What On Dec. 7, CEOs from Sonoma County’s hospitals gathered at La Gare’s well-heated patio to welcome their newest leader, Tristan Ivy of Santa Rosa Behavioral Healthcare. Between lively debates over Sonoma’s best hamburger (the jury remains out), leaders discussed full facilities, recruitment challenges, and the lack of availability of behavioral health services in the […]
Humboldt County Assumes Leadership of Crisis Triage Project
Who What Since June, Hospital Council, along with not-for-profit OneFifteen, has been convening a wide range of stakeholders in Humboldt County to discuss optimizing care for behavioral health patients in the county. The discussion has specifically focused on individuals who linger in the emergency department for lack of services. Through a course of working sessions, […]
North Bay Section Meeting
Who What Hospital leadership from Sonoma, Napa, Lake and Mendocino counties convened on Nov. 2 at a Lake County farm to receive a 2022 overview from Hospital Council President & CEO Bryan Bucklew; discuss rural health care and workforce development with Peggy Wheeler, CHA vice president, policy; and network among colleagues. The section also welcomed […]
Senator McGuire Announces $10M Grant for Health Education Hub in Humboldt County
Who What On Nov. 1, Humboldt County hospital leaders gathered with local elected leaders and the presidents of CalPoly Humboldt and College of the Redwoods for a press conference where Sen. Mike McGuire announced receipt of a $10 million grant to begin building a large health education hub. The hub will help house their growing […]
HC Hosts Redwood Coast Section Meeting
Who Redwood Coast Section CEOs and designees What Gathering together at the Historic Carter House Inn in Eureka, Redwood Coast Section CEOs and designees discussed a range of topics from the future of medical reimbursement rates to seismic retrofitting and employee retention bonuses. Topline issues continue to be workforce, housing availability, and the myriad challenges […]
Sutter Coast Celebrates Award of Grant to Fund Rural Residency Program in Crescent City
Who Sutter Coast hospital leadership Elected representatives from Crescent City Sutter regional leadership What On Oct. 4, local elected leaders, Sutter regional leadership, and the leadership of Sutter Coast hospital gathered with select community members to celebrate the announcement of their receipt of $750,000 to start a rural residency training program. Maintaining a robust health […]
Humboldt County Welcomes New CEO Darian Harris to Providence Arcata & Eureka Facilities
Who Humboldt County Health and Human Services (HHS) California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt Partnership HealthPlan of California Mad River Community Hospital St. Joseph Health Humboldt County Open Door Health What Turning the leadership of Providence’s Healdsburg and Petaluma facilities over to Rachel Reeder, Darian Harris joined Providence’s St. Joseph’s and Redwood Memorial hospitals in Humboldt […]
Conversations about BH, SUD Ongoing in Humboldt County
Who Member hospitals: Mad River Community Hospital & St. Joseph Health Humboldt County Arcata Police Department Humboldt County Sheriff Waterfront Recovery Center Humboldt County Health and Human Services California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt K’ima:w Medical Center Open Door Health Humboldt County Community Safety Engagement Team North Coast Emergency Medical Services Yurok Potowat Health Village What […]
Humboldt County Collaborative Addresses Behavioral Health & Substance Abuse Challenges
Who Arcata Police Department Humboldt County Sheriff Waterfront Recovery Center Humboldt County Health & Human Services California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt Mad River Community Hospital Providence St. Joseph Health, Eureka K’ima:w Medical Center Open Door Health Humboldt County Community Safety Engagement Team North Coast Emergency Medical Services Yurok Potowat Health Village What On July […]