About Rural Health Care
California’s nearly five dozen rural hospitals, including 37 critical access hospitals, provide care to more than 2 million people. They are lifelines and economic pillars for the communities they serve. Many of these hospitals are on the financial brink, reducing services just to stay open and facing the possibility of closure. These challenges place the most vulnerable populations at risk as Californians will have to travel great distances to get the care they need.
The California Critical Access Hospital Network (CCAHN) is a statewide organization that creates collaborative working relationships among California critical access hospitals to strengthen their ability to care for their communities through sharing resources, education, and innovation.
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Trinity Hospital
Trinity Hospital is owned by Mountain Communities Healthcare District and is located in Trinity County in Northern California. It has 25 acute care beds, 26 skilled-nursing beds, an 24-hour emergency room and operating room that provides many services including general surgical procedures, endoscopies, colonoscopies, laboratory, diagnostic imaging, CT and ultrasound, mobile mammography, physical therapy, skilled […]
Infographic: Rural Health Care
Issue Brief: California’s Rural Communities at Risk
When a rural hospital closes, those in poor health, seniors, and people experiencing poverty suffer the most.
Key Messages: Health Care at Risk for Millions
Nearly three-fifths of California’s rural hospitals are losing money every day delivering care to patients. That’s not sustainable.
Palo Verde Hospital
Palo Verde Hospital’s history dates back to 1925, when the American Legion turned over its clubhouse to be used as a hospital. This 51-bed facility offers intensive care, radiology, laboratory, respiratory care, and surgical services. In addition, the hospital supports a community clinic that provides immunizations and vaccinations, patient education, and wellness exams. 250 N […]
Tahoe Forest Hospital
Proudly serving the community since 1952, Tahoe Forest Hospital is a not-for-profit rural health care facility and designated critical access hospital. It is fully accredited by the Healthcare Accreditation Facilities Program and licensed by the State of California Department of Health Services. Tahoe Forest Hospital has 25 acute care beds and 37 long-term care beds. […]
Sutter Lakeside Hospital
Serving residents of Lake County and surrounding communities, Sutter Lakeside Hospital is a 25-bed critical access hospital accredited by The Joint Commission. Sutter Lakeside Hospital offers a broad range of inpatient and outpatient services and enjoys high marks in patient, staff, and physician satisfaction. Sutter Lakeside Hospital was awarded the prestigious Patient Safety and Quality […]
Surprise Valley Health Care District
Surprise Valley Health Care District is a District Authority-owned hospital located in Cedarville, CA. The hospital has 26 beds and provides the following services onsite to residents: Administration and storage of blood Clinical laboratory Dental Dietary Housekeeping Mental health Nursing Occupational therapy Pharmacy Physical therapy Physician services Podiatry services Social work Speech/language pathology Vocational services […]
Southern Inyo Healthcare District
Southern Inyo Local Healthcare District is dedicated to maintaining and improving health of residents and visitors through a coordinated health program that includes acute inpatient and outpatient services, skilled nursing, education, referral services, and recruitment of health care personnel. The Southern Inyo Healthcare District encompasses a diverse and highly coveted tourist destination, including the bottom […]