2009

November 9, 2009
Marin Healthcare District Launches $4.7 million plan to recruit and retain doctors for Marin County

Thorough assessment finds shortage of physicians in both primary care and come specialties needed for community and Marin General Hospital

October 12, 2009
Governor signs bill providing two-year extension for seismic upgrade of Marin General Hospital

Extension may be first of its kind due to unique circumstances in Marin District thanks Assemblymember Jared Huffman and Senator Mark Leno for all their efforts in drafting and assistance to get AB 523 approved

July 20, 2009
Marin Healthcare District adds CFO to Management Team

District adds strength and experience as it continues to prepare for the return of Marin General Hospital to community control

April 7, 2009
Marin Resident to Climb Mt. Shasta to Benefit Breast Cancer Research

Alice Dunning of San Rafael is planning her second climb of Mount Shasta in June to raise funds to fight breast cancer for the Breast Cancer Fund. Following more than three decades as a cancer caregiver, she is continuing her commitment to raise awareness and will make the climb with her brother-in-law, Gil Arriaga of Davis. Dunning is a radiation therapist at the Marin Cancer Institute, a program of Marin General Hospital.

March 24, 2009
Marin Cancer Institute Receives Outstanding Achievement Award

The Marin Cancer Institute, the community cancer program operated by Marin General Hospital since 1992, has been awarded a 2009 Outstanding Achievement Award by the nationally recognized American College of Surgeons, making it the only Community Hospital Comprehensive Cancer Program in the Bay Area to be given the prestigious honor this year.

February 12, 2009
Large turnout at Marin Healthcare District meeting hears about substantial progress toward Marin General Hospital transition

KSA consultants review proposed structure of new hospital operating board

February 4, 2009
Barbara Tracy Honored for 50 Years in Nursing

Barbara Tracy, RN, whose career in nursing began in the iron lung era, celebrates a half century as a registered nurse this year

20 January 2009
Advanced Laser System at Marin General Hospital Provides New Treatment Option to People with Glaucoma.

Marin General Hospital has installed a laser system that significantly adds to the treatment options for glaucoma, a degenerative eye disease that can cause permanent damage leading to vision loss and blindness without warning or symptoms

Marin General Emergency Department to Participate in 'Every 15 Minutes'

Marin General Hospital Emergency Department staff, physicians and volunteers will participate in the Every 15 Minutes program this spring with students from Redwood High School, Novato High School and San Marin High School.

MGH Physicians Help Operation Access

Twenty physicians on staff at Marin General Hospital helped 85 patients in 2009 through the Operation Access program, a non-profit organization that helps connect uninsured patients with free surgical care through a network of Bay Area medical volunteers, hospitals and community clinics. Physicians practiced along with Anesthesia Consultants of Marin to provide free services to these patients. Also participating were Marin Medical Laboratories and California Advanced Imaging Medical Associates.

National Commission on Cancer Approves Marin Cancer Institute; Recognizes Program With Nine out of Nine Possible Commendations

Second Advanced Radiation Therapy System Arrives at Marin Cancer Institute

Marin General Hospital's Success in Coronary Angioplasty - Top Marks, Dramatic Case of San Rafael Woman Tell the Story

Robotic-Assisted Surgery Now Available at Marin General Hospital

Marin General gave $18.8 million in 2007 community benefits

MGH Volunteers donate over $253K

Ten MGH Surgeons Help 49 Operation Access Patients

MGH among top in state breastfeeding rates

Sophia/Sofia and Dylan/Dyllan Most Popular Names Among Babies Born at MGH in 2007

2007

Diabetes program shifts into high gear

New linear accelerator for Marin Cancer Institute

MGH Lactation Center Honored by Sen. Migden

Ten MGH Surgeons Help 59 Operation Access Patients

MGH Offers New Diabetes Care Program

Rhodes Named MGH Employee of the Year

Why hospital diversions occur

New Healing Harp Program at MGH Offers Many Patient Benefits

Marin Cancer Institute's Dunning to Make Mount Shasta Climb

2006

New Stroke Technology Available at Marin General

New Cardiac Lab at MGH Means Safer, Shorter Procedures and New Treatment for Blood Vessel Disease

Marin General Records Superior Cardiac Surgery Outcomes

Marin General Hosts Special Trauma Training Program for County Paramedics

MGH Named Top Hospital in California for Breastfeeding

MGH Cardiologist Uses New Technology to Help Young Stroke Survivors

MGH Cardiologists Publish Study on Broken Heart Syndrome in Marin

Computer Device Helps Orthopedic Surgery Patients at MGH

Free Skin Screening Clinic Diagnoses 25 with Skin Cancer

MGH Volunteers Raise $290,000 For Hospital Programs

Marin Cancer Institute Introduces New Tool for Cancer Care

Marin Cancer Institute Offers New Gastrointestinal Cancer Program

1,768 Babies Delivered At MGH In 2005

MGH Physicians Help 44 Operation Access Patients IN 2005

Sanders Named MGH Employee Of The Year

2005

MGH Orthopedic Specialty Program Offers Comprehensive Care

MGH Offers New Procedure for Spine Fractures

National Commission on Cancer Approves Marin Cancer Institute

MGH ED Wins Patient Satisfaction Award

Hospice of Marin and MGH Offer New Program