Western HealthConnect

See schedule oat providence, we use our voice to advocate for vulnerable populations and needed reforms in health care. We are also pursuing innovative ways to transform health care by keeping people healthy, and making our services more convenient, accessible and affordable for all. In an increasingly uncertain world, we are committed to high-quality, compassionate care for everyone - regardless of coverage or ability to pay. We help people and communities benefit from the best health care model for the future - today.together, our 117,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in 51 hospitals, 1,000 clinics and a comprehensive range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, new mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. The providence family includes:-providence across seven Western states-covenant health in west texas-providence facey medical foundation in los angeles, ca-kadlec in southeast washington-pacific medical centers in seattle, wa-swedish health services in seattle, wa as a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable. Delivering services across seven states, providence is committed to touching millions of more lives and enhancing the health of the american west to transform care for the next generation and beyond.through community benefit programs and other high-impact investments, we work to ensure basic health needs are met and serve to remove barriers to care, build community resilience and innovate for the future. Ministries and affiliates support organizations, programs and initiatives that improve health and well-being and increase equitable access to quality care at the community level and at scale across seven states.we are proud of our history and continued commitment to helping build a more equitable, sustainable future. Our steadfast commitment to responding to community need is one of the many ways ministries, affiliates and caregivers live out our shared mission and continue to serve as a vital safety net for those who are vulnerable.for more information go to: httpswwwprovidenceorgaboutannualr... environmental, social, and governance standardsprovidence continues to advance a social responsibility framework that includes a stronger commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion ("dei"), and environmental stewardship. In 2022, we elevated the work of dei, by restructuring resources with plans to align and scale dei strategies across the providence family of organizations. We continue to execute on our integrated strategic & financial plan which clearly expresses our commitment and acceleration of this important work to address social, racial, and economic disparities in the communities we serve. Providence's social responsibility framework aims to deploy the assets of our system to support community health improvement, strengthen local economies and reduce our carbon footprint. We have implemented an environmental stewardship system strategy that encourages waste reductions, efficient energy and water usage, local agriculture partnerships, less toxic and fewer chemical use, and a reduction in carbon from travel. We have also held environmental stewardship as one of the top priorities for our leadership incentive program to ensure alignment and momentum continues. In april 2022, providence published its first environmental stewardship report, in which we reported 12 percent reduction in carbon emissions in seven key categories in our acute care facilities since our 2019 baseline. As of september 30, 2022, (the most recent data available), we have increased that reduction to 13 percent.petaluma valley hospital ("pvh") and healdsburg hospital ("hdh")pvh is a community hospital founded in 1980 by the petaluma healthcare district, and is located in petaluma, ca and has 80 licensed beds and a campus that is 14.63 acres in size. Pvh has a staff of 501 employees and professional relations with more than 260 local physicians. Petaluma valley hospital came together with providence healdsburg to form westernhealth connect. 2022 program service accomplishments: (january 1 - december 31, 2022)permanent supportive housing projects:supporting burbank housing's studios at montero in petaluma will produce 60 permanent supportive housing units for chronically homeless individuals. Supportive services, case management and enhanced social opportunities provided by committee on the shelterless. Units include fully operable kitchens and space for services and socialization. $800,000 investment.supporting committee on the shelterless' mary isaak center permanent supportive housing (mic psh) is an 11-room housing wing inside the mary isaak center in petaluma. Mic psh serves individuals with chronic health conditions and provides a safe place to live, effective case management, and on-site services including mental health support. This initiative helps individuals lead healthier lives and achieve housing stability while decreasing the need for costly hospital stays and municipal services. $102,342 investment.mobile vision clinic:supporting alliance medical center's launch of a mobile vision clinic for underserved, low-income residents in northern sonoma county in response to a vision care crisis facing low-income families. There are currently no optometrists in the northern sonoma county who can serve medi-cal enrollees. The one optometrist serving the region is based in santa rosa and is no longer able to see patients under the age of 5 years. The program will ensure that patients are provided with culturally and linguistically sensitive optometric health care via a mobile clinic service delivery model. Vision care team will utilize an optometrist, certified ophthalmic assistant/technician and support staff. $254,151 investment.community wellness center - windsor:supporting healthcare foundation sonoma county's two-year participatory planning process covering the initial research, visioning, and development phase for creating a community wellness center in windsor. The wellness center can encompass linkage to health-related and other services, recreational activities, workshops and educational programs, public forums, and public event spaces. The project is geared towards the social, cultural life and expressed needs of windsor's latinx community. The wellness center is an investment in social capital, supporting and empowering underserved neighborhoods whose residents are amont the region's most marginalized and vulnerable. Design input will be collected from community members and stakeholders through a series of listening sessions. $230,000 investment.