Sonoma County Hospitals contributed $36.7 million locally

Santa Rosa, CA (June 28, 2023) – Nearly 100 Sonoma County seniors with no place to live, 1,200 children in need of dental screenings and 4,500 low-income, under and uninsured individuals in need of teeth cleanings and X-rays.

Through its robust community benefits commitment, Providence and its community partners met the needs last year of these Northern Californians and tens of thousands more who needed health care, mental health services, food, pathways to housing and other services.

“A hallmark of Providence is its commitment to reaching into our communities to address social determinants of health – homelessness, poverty, food insecurity, education and wellness care,” said Laureen Driscoll, chief executive of Providence South, serving California. “We often work with partners who share our mission of outreach to the poor and vulnerable, the legacy of our founding orders of religious Sisters.”

Last week, Providence, based in Renton, Wash., published its 2022 Annual Report to our Communities, detailing system-wide community benefits and spotlighting local outreach. As a not-for-profit health care organization, Providence community health investments include care for the poor and vulnerable, including free and discounted care for the uninsured and underinsured and covering unpaid costs of Medi-Cal and other government programs.

To expand its reach and expertise, Providence frequently works in partnership with community organizations that share its mission. In Sonoma County alone, Providence Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital, Petaluma Valley Hospital and Healdsburg Hospital provided a total of $36.7 million in direct community outreach, charity care, grants to safety net providers and other services. Here is the breakdown:

• $11 million, community heath improvement and strategic partnerships
• $1.2 million, subsidized health care services
• $8 million, free and discounted care for uninsured and underinsured 

• $16.5 million, to cover unpaid costs of Medi-Cal and other means-tested government programs

Highlighted in the report are innovative programs across the Providence Northern California region’s three service areas – Sonoma County, Napa County and Humboldt County.

As an example, Providence Rohnert Park House, expected to open in 2025, will include 76 permanent units for seniors with a documented history of long-term homelessness and income at or below 30% of the area's median income. These housing units were aided by a grant from Congress. 

“The Rohnert Park House is about Providence’s commitment to supporting the unmet needs of the community,” said Dana Codron, senior director of Community Health Investment. “Through this supportive housing initiative, as well as others throughout Northern California, we are passionate about investing in projects that provide whole-person care to our community.”

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About Providence Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital
Providence, Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital is a nonprofit, full-service, 338-bed health care facility. Services include cancer, cardiac, critical care, emergency/a level II trauma center, maternity and infant care; neurosciences; orthopaedics; pediatrics, the neonatal intensive care nursery, and more. The hospital works collaboratively with other hospitals within Providence, as well as numerous outpatient facilities, affiliated physicians, home and community care, and Providence Medical Group providers, to ensure patients receive the highest level of care, close to home. For more information, visit www.providence.org.

About Petaluma Valley Hospital, Providence
Petaluma Valley Hospital is a secular member of the Providence health system located in Sonoma County. Petaluma Valley Hospital ensures patients have access to vital medical services, including their 24/7 emergency department, primary care and specialty clinics. The hospital works collaboratively with other hospitals within Providence, as well as numerous outpatient facilities, affiliated physicians, home and community care, and Providence Medical Group providers. Our comprehensive inpatient, outpatient and community outreach services provide the expert care patients need - close to home.

About Healdsburg Hospital, Providence
Healdsburg Hospital is a 43-bed critical access hospital located in Sonoma County and is a secular (non-religious) member of Providence healthcare network. Healdsburg Hospital ensures patients have access to vital medical services, including their 24/7 emergency department, primary care and specialty clinics. The hospital works collaboratively with other hospitals within Providence, as well as numerous outpatient facilities, affiliated physicians, home and community care, and Providence Medical Group providers. Our comprehensive inpatient, outpatient and community outreach services provide the expert care patients need - close to home.