About Clinical Care
California’s hospitals are dedicated to providing high-quality, safe, and person-centered health care. This wouldn’t be possible without the clinical services hospitals provide, which include emergency care, surgery, X-ray/radiology, laboratory services, and behavioral health care. The care that hospitals provide is shaped by their communities’ needs.
Issue Brief: Protecting Maternity Services in California
Current California standards require health plans to ensure that their enrollees have timely access to medical care — such as being within 15 miles or a 30-minute drive from a hospital. Unfortunately, many people covered by Medi-Cal still face significant hurdles to access care.
Key Messages: Protecting Maternity Services in California
Approximately 3 million Californians live in areas with either no labor and delivery (L&D) hospital units or units vulnerable to closing. When an L&D hospital unit closes, moms and babies experience worse health outcomes.
Infographic: Protecting California’s Maternity Care
Maternity Care in California: An Environmental Scan
Diagnosed with Peritoneal Cancer, Kristy Regains Normalcy
After being diagnosed with peritoneal cancer, Kristy underwent a specialized surgical procedure at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital that helped her regain normalcy. Today, she cherishes time with family and friends and is grateful for the care she received at Cottage.
Patient Overcomes Painful Vascular Condition with Life-Changing Treatment
When JanMichael learned she had chronic venous insufficiency at 74, she turned to Eisenhower Desert Cardiology Center for help. There, Dr. Wick’s recommendation for a radiofrequency vascular ablation gave JanMichael the gift of being free from chronic pain.
National Hospital Week is a Chance to Emphasize the Hospital Story
A reminder that National Hospital Week begins May 7. This annual celebration is an opportunity to highlight hospitals, health systems, and health care workers and the many ways they support and are connected to their community. This year’s theme is #WeAreHealthcare, and CHA is asking you to share — on whatever channels best reach your...
Treating Opioid Use Disorder in Acute Care Hospitals
Opioid abuse is a long-standing problem in California.The substance use disorder (SUD) crisis might seem insurmountable, but the CA Bridge Program has developed a model of care that saves lives and helps patients with SUDs get back on track. The 24/7 program is built upon three pillars: rapid access to medication-assisted treatment (MAT), welcoming and destigmatized care and specially trained substance use navigators (SUNs) that connect patients to ongoing care and support.