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Sonoma Valley Hospital signs affiliation deal with UCSF

Sonoma Valley Hospital has made official an affiliation agreement with UCSF Health, the top-ranked medical center in California and one of the top five hospitals nationwide. The deal received its final approval from the Sonoma Valley Health Care District Board during on Thursday night. Administrators... Continue

A show of community spirit

The Sonoma Valley Hospital Foundation has named Nancy Lilly and Maggie Haywood the recipients of its annual Pulse Award, awarded each year to outstanding Sonoma Valley women who have made significant contributions to the community through volunteerism and philanthropy. “Our two honorees exemplify the generous and... Continue

SV Hospital wins Green award

[caption id="attachment_52549" align="aligncenter" width="420"] Mather acknowledged the contributions of the Hospital’s Green Team in leading staff conservation efforts, including (from left): Karen Clark, J.R. Kohler, Lucia Padilla, Bob Harrison, Kimberly Drummond, Laura Gallmeyer, and Kathy Matthews. Not shown are Rosemary Pryzmant and Ken Jensen.[/caption] Sonoma Valley... Continue

Financial critic responds to hospital comments

I would like to point out a misrepresentation by Sharon Nevins, Sonoma Valley Hospital Board President, in her counterpoint to my Letter to the Editor on April 30. She stated, “Current accounts payable is under 55 days…” Coincidentally, I had put in a Request for Public... Continue

Report: Sonoma Valley Hospital has $104 million economic impact

Sonoma Valley Hospital generates $104 million in total economic activity and supports 658 jobs within the hospital and in other business sectors, according to a new study commissioned by the hospital. “Hospitals in general are an important part of the economic engine for a region,... Continue

Hospital to voters: five more years

Looking to lock in $2.8 million a year in much-needed revenue, Sonoma Valley Hospital will ask voters to continue the current $195 annual parcel tax set to expire in 2012. The hospital board unanimously agreed to place the measure on the March 6, 2012 mail-in... Continue

Last chance to apply for hospital board

The Sonoma Valley Health Care District board of directors is seeking a community-minded, health-conscious, forward-thinking citizen with a desire to work with a collegial and committed board of directors, to come forward with an application to serve out the term vacated by Dave Chambers, who... Continue

Hospital CEO sees big year ahead

Kelly Mather | Special to The Sun It’s hard to believe I’ve been with the Sonoma Valley Hospital community for one year. I’d like to review some of our achievements, and bring you up to date on our facilities upgrade and some new initiatives we’re... Continue

Hospital design clears final hurdle

[caption id="attachment_26101" align="alignnone" width="420" caption="A view of the new hospital structure, at left, and the remodeled current west wing, as seen looking eastward from Fourth Street West."][/caption] The City of Sonoma Design Review Commission has unanimously approved plans for a revamped Sonoma Valley Hospital, the... Continue

SV Hospital forges ‘landmark’ partnership

Promising broader access to patient care and a wider selection of healthcare services, Sonoma Valley Hospital (SVH) and the Marin Healthcare District (MHD) have entered into a collaborative agreement. “This is an innovative landmark agreement that will enable us to provide better and more cost... Continue