The California Hospital Association (CHA) and the Hospital
Council – Northern & Central California are working together to
support our member hospitals and health systems in their efforts
to prepare and care for patients exposed to and diagnosed with
coronavirus in our communities. Key to this work is a set of
resources and continually updated information – all in one place
– at Coronavirus
Response.
Caregivers at CA’s hospitals are dedicated to helping
meet the needs of individuals experiencing homelessness.
This compassionate care is highlighted
in — ”Homeless Guardians,”
a special project of the California Hospital
Association and Our Health California.
Two of the project’s profiles look at efforts in San Francisco
and Sacramento.
New this year, the California Hospital Association has made the
vast majority of its education and publication
resources free to members. As a Hospital Council member, you
are also a member of CHA and have access to these materials,
which include webinars, one-day programs, and electronic
publications.
As coronavirus crept into Northern California, the same
health-care system everyone depended on for COVID-19 care
was being shunned by many would-be patients who preferred to
keep their distance.
Now, the future financial health of hospitals and clinics depends
on the return of patients, many of whom likely will be drawn to a
new way of seeing their doctor using their smartphones and
computers. (Redding.com)
UC San Francisco epidemiologists and infectious disease
specialists are partnering with several community organizations
and the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) to
offer comprehensive, voluntary COVID-19 testing to residents of
the Bayview, Sunnydale and Visitacion Valley, three medically
underserved neighborhoods in the southeast region of the City
with significant African-American, Pacific Islander, Chinese and
Latinx populations.
On April 25, a love letter of sorts went out over social media to
the community from over 100 Hazel Hawkins Memorial
Hospital doctors, nurses and staff thanking residents for
their support through gifts of food, face masks, and phone calls.
The letter was short, but full of gratitude: “To our community,
we are truly honored to serve you. We want you to know that we
are here for you. Thank you so much for the outpouring of love
and support. Stay safe and be well.” (benitolink.com)
A new mobile clinic will soon roll out providing free healthcare
on wheels for medically underserved communities in Monterey
county.
The 30-foot traveling healthcare clinic owned and operated by
Salinas Valley Memorial hospital has two exam rooms, a waiting
area, and a working lab. It’ll serve some of the most needy in
the community who often have barriers to vital healthcare.
(KSBW.com)
The Hospital Council – Northern and Central California is the
unified voice of our members, acting as a catalyst to empower
hospitals to act together on issues affecting patient care and
the health status of communities. We are dedicated to advocating
for our member hospitals at the
local and regional level and in support of California
Hospital Association (CHA) at the State and Federal level.
We strive to be an invaluable partner, convening groups across
multiple sectors to address health and quality of life challenges
within our communities.
