As you may know, the hospital experienced a ransomware cyberattack on October 11 by what we believe is a Russian “threat actor.” It was part of a broader attack on several hospitals across the country. We immediately responded by shutting down all systems to contain...
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Board Approves UCSF-SVH Management Services Agreement
At the November meeting the Board approved an update to the Hospital’s affiliation agreement with UCSF Health that provides closer integration of hospital management with UCSF. It is an important evolution of our relationship and will support expanded SVH access to...
Hospital CEO Search Is Underway
At the meeting last week, Board member Joshua Rymer, who is chairing the CEO Search Committee, reported that the committee recommended a recruiting firm to find a replacement for Kelly Mather who leaves at the end of the year. He said that the committee reviewed the...
The Human Touch
What I will likely miss the most about our hospital is hearing the stories from patients that illustrate how deep the culture of caring runs here at SVH. As you might expect, patients often identify the physicians, nurses, and their many care...
Outpatient Diagnostic Center First Phase Opens In Fall
The first phase of the new Outpatient Diagnostic Center is nearing completion and will be receiving patients by November. Ron Peluso, project manager at Vertran Associates, the firm overseeing construction, updated the board on the project at the meeting last week. He...
Celebrating 75 Years Of Compassionate Care
This summer Sonoma Valley Hospital is celebrating its 75th anniversary. You may have seen Bill Lynch’s wonderful article in the Sonoma Index-Tribune yesterday which recaps the hospital’s history. We’re delighted that Bill gives as much attention to the hospital’s...
Hospital Prepared If Covid-19 Situation Worsens, All Services Currently Open
Chief Medical Officer Sabrina Kidd, MD, reported to the board at the July meeting that the hospital is well-prepared to respond if the community sees an increase in Covid-19 cases, including having ample supplies of Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) on hand. She...
Hospital Resumes Services, Enhances Safety Protocols
Sonoma Valley Hospital Chief Medical Officer Sabrina Kidd, MD, reported to the board at the June 4 meeting that all hospital services are now open and available with some modifications, and encourages those who have delayed getting medical care because of the...
Hospital Provides COVID-19 Update
The board received an update at the April meeting from Chief Medical Officer Sabrina Kidd, MD, and CEO Kelly Mather on COVID-19 preparedness which illustrated the impressive efforts that hospital leadership, physicians...
SVH Opens Onsite By-Appointment-Only COVID-19 Screening
Prescreening will be conducted by Registered Nurses Hotline: 707.935.5440 Sonoma Valley Hospital is offering drive-through testing for patients who have been evaluated for COVID-19 by a nurse through the hospital’s hotline at 707.935.5440. Screening is only for...