Whitethorn
Whitethorn, CA · Health
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Providence Releases Its Own Statement Ahead of Friday’s Hearing on Emergency Abortion Care
At Providence St. Joseph Hospital Eureka, we are unwavering in our commitment to high-quality emergency care for pregnant patients. We have and will continue to fully comply with California’s Emergency Services Law (ESL) and the federal Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA). Both state and federal agencies have found no violations that relate to patient care. We have also recently enhanced our training, education and escalation protocols to ensure the health and safety of pregnant patients who are miscarrying or facing life-threatening situations.
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Open Door Nabs Grant to Boost Dental Services at its Burre Center Location
Press release from Open Door Community Health Centers:. Delta Dental’s Community Care Foundation has awarded a grant of $80,000 to Open Door Community Health Centers to support the expansion of dental services at Burre Dental Center, in Eureka. Remodeling is due for completion in August 2025. In its award...
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The Fortuna Wastewater Treatment Plan is Going to Be a Bit Stinky for Most of the Rest of the Year, and You Can Blame That on Earthquakes
During the last large earthquake, the city suffered damage to the anaerobic digester at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. This required it to be taken offline for repair. This must happen during our lowest flow period of the year, which is late summer. We are in the process of emptying the digester and are operating in an aerobic condition which unfortunately results in more odorous treatment.
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Providence’s Effort to Back Out of Emergency Abortion Care Agreement Would Put Humboldt Women ‘Back in Harms’ Way,’ AG’s Office Argues in Latest Court Filing
This past October, less than a month after being sued by California Attorney General Rob Bonta’s Office for denying emergency abortion care to hospital patients, Providence-St. Joseph Health Northern California, LLC (SJH) entered into an agreement with the state, promising to follow California’s Emergency Services Law (ESL). Per...
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Hospice of Humboldt doubles inpatient care capacity to 12 beds
EUREKA, Calif. — Hospice of Humboldt has expanded its inpatient care capacity from six to 12 beds, a move that CEO Dianne Keating said was long overdue due to staffing challenges in Northern California and rural areas. Each of the house’s 12 beds is in a private room, each with its own bathroom.
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Hospice of Humboldt Just Doubled Its Capacity for Inpatient Care, and It Aims to Double Palliative Care By Next Year
At Hospice of Humboldt, memories are everywhere. Just look around as you walk through the organization’s tranquil property, nestled up against the McKay Community Forest on the outskirts of Eureka, and you’ll find evidence of them. Look down as you walk the meandering “Heart of Hospice” path and...
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Providence St. Joseph Eureka achieves heart care milestone with new implant
EUREKA, Calif., — Providence St. Joseph Hospital in Eureka has successfully completed their first implantation of a cutting-edge heart monitoring device, giving Humboldt County residents access to big-city care without having to travel. The device, called CardioMEMS™ Heart Failure System, is a small wireless sensor placed in a patient's...
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High Schoolers Get Hands-On in Healthcare Thanks to HCOE Summer Program
Press release from the Humboldt County Office of Education:. Now in its eighth year, the Health-Careers Exploration Summer Institute (HESI)—led by science educators Sara Dixon of Fortuna High School and Alicia Mengel of Eureka High School, and sponsored by the Humboldt County Office of Education (HCOE)—continues to provide local high school students with a unique, hands-on introduction to the healthcare field.
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Portable X-ray machine enhances patient care at Redwood Memorial Hospital
FORTUNA, Calif. — Providence Redwood Memorial Hospital has introduced a state-of-the-art portable X-ray machine, thanks to generous community support. The new equipment is designed to provide faster, bedside imaging for patients in the emergency room or critical care, allowing doctors to view diagnostic images in real-time without moving patients from their rooms.