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.
North Bay CEOs Gather at Section Meeting
CA Invests in Humboldt County Continuum of Care
COVID-19 Outbreak Among Unhoused Sonoma County Residents
RVP Roundup
As part of a North Bay Business Journal series looking at the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic since March 2020 and how North Bay businesses are recovering, RVP Meghan Hardin had the opportunity to submit a column on what hospitals have learned from the pandemic.
RVP Roundup
On Feb. 24, Hospital Council participated in a meeting of north state CNOs to discuss the need for nurse educators and the bottleneck that presents for hiring nurses. Meghan Hardin was introduced as new RVP for Redwood Coast and North Bay counties. Hospital Council is working with the leaders of a number of Northern California community college nursing programs to find more nurse educators. New educators need to be found urgently to maintain and grow nursing programs. A meeting is planned with nurse leaders to request their help in identifying and reaching out to nurses who might be interested in becoming educators.
RVP Roundup
Executive leaders from the North Bay Section convened on March 17. Hospital Council CEO Bryan J. Bucklew led with a summary of the challenges facing California hospitals. Bucklew noted specifically that 40% of hospitals were losing money prior to COVID-19 and another 20% were barely breaking even.
RVP Roundup
As part of a North Bay Business Journal series looking at the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic since March 2020 and how North Bay businesses are recovering, RVP Meghan Hardin had the opportunity to submit a column on what hospitals have learned from the pandemic.
RVP Roundup
On Dec. 21, at the request of Sonoma Valley Hospital CEO Kelly Mather, RVPs Meghan Hardin and T Abraham hosted a call with Assemblymember Marc Levine (D-San Rafael) and CHA advocacy staff. Mather spoke about the critical need for amended 2030 seismic legislation for Sonoma Valley Hospital. If the legislation stands as is, the hospital will close. Such a move would cause significant upset to both patient care and the Sonoma County economy.