PHCD NEWS

April 18, 2022
Petaluma Health Care District Launching Well-Being Transformation Initiative in Petaluma

The Petaluma Health Care District (PHCD) is bringing the globally-renowned Blue Zones to Petaluma to launch the Blue Zones Activate readiness and feasibility assessment, a comprehensive and engaging initiative that uses an evidence-based approach to evaluating the city’s health and well-being of its residents.


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November 3, 2021
Petaluma Health Care District Welcomes Benjamin Spierings - Expands Community Health Outreach Program

The Petaluma Health Care District (PHCD) has hired Benjamin Spierings as Community Health Program Manager. Spierings will coordinate PHCD’s community health initiatives and partnerships, as well as expand community outreach efforts.


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December 14, 2020
Two Petaluma Health Care District Board Members Honored for Governance and Advocacy for Older Adults

Elece Hempel Wins Modern Governance 100 Distinction; Sonoma County Board of Supervisors Recognizes Crista Nelson for Senior Care and Advocacy


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December 8, 2020
Brian Dufour Named to Petaluma Health Care District Board


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October 29, 2020
Petaluma Health Care District Approved Definitive Sale Agreement for Petaluma Valley Hospital

The Petaluma Health Care District announces that it has agreed to all terms of the sale agreement for Petaluma Valley Hospital. Pending voter approval on the November 3 election, the sale of Petaluma Valley Hospital by the District to NorCal HealthConnect will be authorized, which assures the southern Sonoma County community access to a local acute care hospital and an emergency room for a minimum of 20 years.


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August 17, 2020
NBBJ: Small California North Coast hospitals seek larger partners to survive

In the North Bay, two deals to sell public independent hospitals to join multifacility health care systems await voter approval this fall. A third deal has already gotten the green light.

Acquisitions and partnerships in the hospital industry aren’t new, but have become more vital as COVID-19 threatens the viability of existing hospitals.


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August 6, 2020
Petaluma Health Care District Recommends Petaluma Valley Hospital Sale to NorCal HealthConnect, LLC

Secular affiliate of long-term operator, Providence St. Joseph Health, guarantees acute care and emergency room in Petaluma for at least 20 years


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July 28, 2020
Argus Courier: Health officials propose selling Petaluma Valley Hospital


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July 2, 2020
Notice of Election: PHCD Board of Directors

Notice is hereby given to all qualified voters in the Petaluma Health Care District that the following offices are open for election and will be consolidated with the county general election ballot on November 3, 2020: Three Directors, each serving a four-year term. 


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February 20, 2020
Argus Courier: Secular operator proposed for Petaluma hospital


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January 30, 2020
Argus Courier: Petaluma Health Center reaches out to Spanish speakers

The Petaluma Health Center partnered with the popular Colors of Spanish program for its inaugural Family Wellness Series focusing on encouraging healthy, fun activities between parents and children under 5 years old in order to build resilience to potential stress experienced in childhood. 


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November 29, 2019
Argus Courier: Petaluma hospital workers return after strike


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November 12, 2019
NBBJ: Solano, Petaluma, Santa Rosa hospitals top North Bay medical safety survey


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November 11, 2019
NBBJ: Foreseen service cutbacks at Napa Valley hospital among concerns in Adventist Health-St. Joseph Health pact


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October 31, 2019
California AG rejects Adventist-St. Joseph merger


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October 31, 2019
Proposed Health Merger Denied: State Justice Department says no to Adventist, St Joseph joint venture


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October 18, 2019
PHCD Board President Elece Hempel Honored as Trustee of the Year by Association of California Health Care Districts

The Association of California Health Care Districts (ACHD) honored Petaluma Health Care District (PHCD) Board President Elece Hempel as Trustee of the Year at a ceremony on October 10. The award recognizes the health care district trustee — chosen from the entire state — who has most notably impacted his or her district with outstanding governance, strategic planning and constituent partnerships. 


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September 26, 2019
Argus Courier: ‘It happens anywhere’ - Petaluma responders praised for CPR save

On September 26, our HeartSafe Community Steering Committee, in partnership with the Petaluma Fire Department, awarded two Golden Heart Awards celebrating the bravery of Angelica Rivas and David Cassetta, who performed CPR and utilized an on-site AED to revive a victim at City Sports gym in Petaluma until first responders could arrive.


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May 30, 2019
Argus Courier: Petaluma Health Care District Awards Grants

The Petaluma Health Care District announced grant awards of $94,500 to community nonprofits working to increase literacy and fight homelessness and hunger. The district also honored an adult educator who works with immigrant populations in Petaluma and two volunteer advocates for CPR training.

The district was expected to give out the grants, which doubled the total amount it awarded last year, at its annual Community Partnership Appreciation Breakfast Thursday, May 23.


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June 7, 2019
It’s CPR/AED Week. Here’s how to be heart safe.

Read how to be heart safe in this Argus Courier editorial by our CEO, Ramona Faith. 


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