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.
Eureka Police Department Leads the Way in Decriminalizing Mental Illness
Who Commander Leonard LaFrance and the Eureka Police Department What Through innovative de-escalation techniques and structural changes in its approach to crisis intervention, the Eureka Police Department (EPD) is transforming how law enforcement handles mental illness and substance abuse crises, effectively reducing 5150 (involuntary psychiatric) holds by 68% since 2018 and diverting nearly 93% of […]
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 […]