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Big Bend Hospice’s “Transitions Supportive Care” Program Undergoes Name Change to “Big Bend Palliative Care”
Big Bend Hospice announced today that its Transitions Supportive Care program will be renamed Big Bend Palliative Care, effective June 1, 2026. The name change reflects a strategic effort to align the program more closely with the Big Bend Hospice organization and the broader Big Bend Health system while providing greater clarity about the services offered. While the name is changing, the care remains the same, delivered by the same experienced team with a continued focus on comfort, support, and quality of life.
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Future of Anderson-based youth behavioral health facility uncertain, despite conditional awards of millions in state and county funds
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... After garnering a provisional promise of almost $25 million in state funds and almost $2 million in county opioid settlement funds, the future of a 60-bed youth behavioral health facility slated for development in Anderson is now uncertain. On Wednesday, Les Baugh, a former...
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Anderson unveils solar project expected to save millions
ANDERSON, Calif. — Anderson city leaders held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of a solar installation project at the city’s wastewater treatment plant. The ceremony marked the completion of a new 750-kilowatt direct current solar installation. The panels will power the city’s highest energy-consuming facility, the...
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Anderson installs solar panels at wastewater treatment plant to cut long-term costs
ANDERSON, Calif. — The city of Anderson has completed a 757-kilowatt solar array project at its wastewater treatment plant. The panels, installed by Schneider Electric, are expected to generate more than $7.5 million in guaranteed energy savings over the next 20 years. “Our wastewater treatment plant is one of...
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Hill Country health clinic expands in Redding as United Way cuts back
The Hill Country Community Clinic is moving some of its operations into a building in south Redding that was vacated by United Way of Northern California earlier this year. Hill Country , a heath, medical and mental health care provider, began operating in its new space at 3300 Churn Creek Road this week, CEO Jo Campbell said on Monday, April 6. The new space is located across from Hill Country's existing pharmacy and clinic, said Campbell. She said the move represents "a relocation" of the health group's operations from leased space in downtown Redding's Atrium, a business and event venue on Market Street. Once it's fully up and running, the new Churn Creek Road space will house some of Hill Country's behavioral health counseling services, along with case management and administrative services, said Campbell. The organization hadn't been looking to move. But when the additional space became available right next to the medical clinic, "we felt that was good for staff and good for patients," said Campbell. "Access continues to be an issue for behavioral health," she said. "Yes, there's always more demand than there is available services." Hill Country is a nonprofit based in Round Mountain that also offers
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Laura Baltayan: Local Nurse Practitioner Provides Personalized, Patient-Centered Care
Since the first formal Nurse Practitioner program was established at the University of Colorado in 1965, the role of nurse practitioners (NPs) has evolved into one of the most vital pillars of modern health care. What began as a specialized extension of pediatric care has grown into a dynamic field rooted in comprehensive, patient-centered medicine. Today, NPs are known not only for their clinical expertise, but for their ability to deliver care with a level of attentiveness and compassion that patients deeply value.
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Redding may support new medical school to address doctor shortage
Council members are set to discuss sending a letter of support to the Rural Northern California Medical School Consortium. The proposed medical school aims to train future doctors in the area, tackling healthcare shortages in rural communities. Supporters believe this initiative could retain new doctors in the region, improve access to care, and boost the local economy.
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Fast action by Redding caregivers saves stroke victim
REDDING, Calif. - A routine wellness check at Oakmont of Redding became a critical moment for a 95-year-old resident when staff quickly recognized signs of a stroke and called for help. During a morning check, a caregiver noticed a resident showing possible stroke symptoms. "Every morning, her routine is to...
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New cancer center construction progresses in Redding
A home built to support local cancer patients has contributed to a significant project in Redding. Mercy Foundation North is leading the project, having successfully launched and completed an $11 million community campaign to fund the facility. CommonSpirit Health, the parent company of Dignity Health, is covering the remaining costs.
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New cancer center construction progresses in Redding
REDDING, Calif. — A home built to support local cancer patients has contributed to a significant project in Redding. Proceeds from the sale of the "House of Hope and Healing" are now being directed to the Sierra Pacific Regional Cancer Center. Palomar Builders constructed the home in the Shastina...