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Jan 31, 2012
Marin General Hospital Foundation Announces Beneficiary And Early Sponsors For the 2012 Annual Fundraising Gala"

GREENBRAE,CA, January 31,2012 - Marin General Hospital Foundation hosted early sponsors and announced upcoming plans for its 2012 annual fundraising gala at a luncheon held for board and committee members at Sabor of Spain in San Rafael on January 25

Marin General Hospital CFO David Cox Named One of Becker's Hospital Review's "110 Hospital and Health System CFOs to Know"

CHICAGO - Becker's Hospital Review latest list, "110 Hospital and Health System CFOs to Know," includes Marin General Hospital CFO David Cox. The list recognizes high-performing financial strategists within the hospital industry.

Jan 06, 2012
Marin General Hospital And Palm Drive Hospital Are Set To Implement Affiliation Agreement

Greenbrae, CA - The ink is finally dry on the affiliation agreement signed between Sebastopol's Palm Drive Hospital and Marin General Hospital,providing a vehicle to create a three-hospital network that maintains local autonomy for all three communities, while providing many of the benefits of an integrated system.

Dec 28, 2011
New Electrophysiology Lab Enhancements Advance Patient Care at Marin General Hospital's Haynes Cardiovascular Institute

Greenbrae, CA - New advanced electrophysiology diagnostic systems and devices added to the Haynes Cardiovascular Institute (HCI) at Marin General Hospital (MGH) are expected to enhance patient care in its Electrophysiology (EP) Lab, the only Marin County hospital to offer such a lab. HCI is the only comprehensive cardiovascular care program in Marin County. The new system additions have been made possible by more than $1.5 million in generous community donations.

Nov 14, 2011
Major Gift to Marin General Hospital Will Fund New Outpatient Diabetes Center. "A chance to make a difference"

Greenbrae, CA - Bruce Braden thinks he is a lucky man. Before he was diagnosed with Type I diabetes at age 38,the Kentfield entrepreneur had been living an extraordinarily unhealthy lifestyle.

Oct 12, 2011
Marin Cancel Institute's Annual Breast Cancel Forum Will Share Statistics On Screening, Services And Survival Rates in Marin

Greenbrae, CA - The Marin Cancer Institute (MCI), a program of Marin General Hospital, will host its annual free community breast cancer forum at the Acqua Hotel in Mill Valley Tuesday, Oct. 25, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.,.

Oct 12, 2011
For Access To Breast Cancel Clinical Trials, Few Places Equal Marin General Hospital's Marin Cancer Institute

Greenbrae, CA - For more than 25 years, North Bay breast cancer patients have enjoyed extraordinary access to clinical trials through Marin General Hospital's Marin Cancer Institute (MCI). In the past quarter century, they have participated in 75 clinical trials for breast cancer alone, benefitting from cutting-edge medications and treatment protocols that have reduced mortality and enhanced quality of life for patients.

Oct 10, 2011
New Emergency Medical Services Partnership with Marin County and Marin General Hospital Benefits North Bay Community

Greenbrae, CA - The relationship between Marin County and Marin General Hospital (MGH) has come full circle for the provision of emergency medical services (EMS) to the North Bay community, as the hospital begins funding the new County Fire Department medical director position. Mark Bason-Mitchell, MD, who also is one of the MGH emergency department physicians, has been named to the post.

Sep 26, 2011
Marin General Hospital Implements New Clinical Care Stations Electronic charting, clinical records and medication bar coding streamline work flow and prevent errors

Greenbrae, CA - Marin General Hospital (MGH) is implementing new Clinical Care Stations that enable electronic charting, electronic clinical records and medication bar coding. The system, which goes live on Monday, September 26th, will eliminate time-consuming paper charting and allow physicians and others involved in patient care to easily access data in real time.

Sep 15, 2011
Chris O'Brien Appointed Vice President of Payer Relations at Marin General Hospital

Greenbrae, CA - Marin General Hospital has appointed Chris O'Brien as Vice President of Payer Relations. O'Brien will be responsible for developing and implementing contracting strategies with all payers, direct contract negotiations, and contract compliance oversight. In addition, he will develop system-wide managed care initiatives and support Marin General Hospital's affiliated organizations.

Sep 1, 2011
Free Prostate Cancer Screening at Marin General Hospital in Honor of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month in September

Greenbrae, CA - In honor of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month in September, a free, two-part prostate cancer screening, aimed at early detection for North Bay residents, will take place at Marin General Hospital's Marin Cancer Institute (MCI).

Aug 30, 2011
Rx For Good Health Includes Locally Grown Foods at Marin General Hospital Martin Godinez, New Executive Chef, to Broaden Organic Meal Options Using Fresh Produce, Dairy and Meats

Greenbrae, CA - While the benefits of healthy eating have long been recognized as critical for recovering patients, Marin General Hospital (MGH) is expanding its nutrition program – one that already includes locally grown and organic produce and dairy – for patients, employees and visitors. Helping lead the new effort is Martin Godinez, executive chef, who recently joined MGH, which has been among the first San Francisco Bay Area hospitals to go “locavore.”

July 01, 2011
Marin General Hospital Marks First Anniversary of Return to Leadership by Marin Healthcare District

One year after a return of operational responsibility of Marin General Hospital to the Marin Healthcare District , the hospital is thriving, with new industry awards and certifications; retention of nurses, staff and physicians; and significant community donations of more than $5 million to date.

June 27, 2011
Barbara Tracy is First Recipient of Jackie Jewell Excellence in Nursing Award at Marin General Hospital

Barbara Tracy, RN, a North Bay nursing veteran, has been named the first honoree to receive the Jackie Jewell Excellence in Nursing Award at Marin General Hospital (MGH), recognizing her service of more than three decades providing exceptional patient care.

June 21, 2011
Despite Record-Breaking Rain, Sidewalk CPR Event Successfully Trains 1100 Marin REsidents Marin Emergency Medical Services community far exceeds its goal for "Hands-Only CPR" training program

Greenbrae, CA-Despite record-breaking rainfall more than four times the historical average, the Sidewalk CPR event organized by the Marin County Emergency Medical Services community on June 4th set a record of its own. Volunteers from the fire departments, EMTs, private ambulance companies, park rangers, private CPR businesses, paramedics, hospital personnel and the Marin Medical Reserve Corps trained a total 1101 individuals, increasing the number of people trained in "Hands-Only CPR" by almost 50% compared to their 2010 effort.

June 10, 2011
“Taking A Strike At Stroke” Is Aim of Stroke Screening at Marin General Hospital June 18 Stroke Prevention, Knowing the Warning Signs are Key to Improving Survival Rates

With stroke as the third leading cause of death and heading the list of causes of critical, long-term disability in the U.S., Marin General Hospital is “Taking a Strike at Stroke,” offering stroke screening to North Bay residents Saturday, June 18, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

June 09, 2011
Investing in the Community is at the Heart of $1M Haynes Gift to Marin General Hospital

A vow made by newlyweds in 1945, to give back to the community in which they lived, has been reaffirmed today, with a $1 million donation to support three critical programs at Marin General Hospital.

June 06, 2011
Marin General Hospital Will Help Maintain Full Service Maternity Care for Publicly-Insured Patients

A partnership between Marin General Hospital, Prima Medical Foundation, Marin Community Clinics and Marin County will insure that patients without private insurance can continue to receive high quality maternity care.

June 06, 2011
Marin General Hospital Launches Innovative New Maternity Program More choice, 24/7 midwife services

Marin General Hospital, in partnership with local OB/Gyn providers, has launched an innovative new maternity program that offers 24/7 midwifery services at the hospital. It is the only hospital in Marin or San Francisco Counties to provide this option for women.

May 31, 2011
Today is World No Tobacco Day, May 31, 2011: Marin General Hospital Announces it will go Smoke-Free

Marin General Hospital today announced plans to implement a new tobacco-free policy at all facilities, effective this fall.

May 17, 2011
Skin Care Defense: Marin General Hospital And Kaiser Permanente Team Up To Offer Annual Free Skin Cancer Screenings May 21

Generations of Americans have grown up believing in the myth of the “healthy tan,” only later to discover its damaging effects. As the summer season kicks off, Marin General Hospital, Kaiser Permanente, and local dermatologists are partnering to help North Bay residents assess the state of their skin health by providing free skin cancer screenings at Marin General Hospital on Saturday, May 21, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

May 17, 2011
New Agreement Joins Sonoma Valley Hospital With Marin Healthcare District And Marin General Hospital

Broader access to patient care and a wider selection of healthcare services are just some of the benefits that Bay Area residents can expect with the new collaborative agreement between Sonoma Valley Hospital (SVH) and Marin Healthcare District (MHD), which operates Marin General Hospital. The arrangement formalizes an affiliation agreement by MHD to provide management services, augmenting physician services as well as administrative depth through the newly combined organization.

April 29, 2011
Marin General Hospital receives Get With The Guidelines^®Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award

Marin General Hospital has received an award for its stroke treatment program from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. The Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award recognizes the hospital’s success in implementing excellent care for stroke patients, using evidence-based guidelines.

April 20, 2011
Marin General Hospital’s Cancer Program Receives Perfect Score From American College Of Surgeons

Marin General Hospital’s Marin Cancer Institute has received a Three-Year Accreditation with Commendation from The Commission on Cancer (CoC) of the American College of Surgeons (ACoS). It is the only North Bay hospital to have received this designation.

April 10, 2011
"V" is For Volunteers

They greet each hospital visitor with a smile, and provide comfort to patients and families. They dress in holiday-themed costumes to deliver candy and balloons to employees and patients, and they create hand-sewn baby buntings, knit hats and sew blankets as gifts for newborns.

March 16, 2011
Greenbrae Family’s Gift will fund major improvements to Marin General Hospital’s Emergency Department

A $2.89 million donation has jump-started a plan to expand and upgrade Marin General Hospital’s Emergency Department (ED). The first phase of the project is expected to start in May and it will be completed by July, 2011.

February 3, 2011
Free Community Forum Showcases Latest Advances in Heart Care

Marin General Hospital’s (MGH) Haynes Cardiovascular Institute will host a free community forum on February 17th to present the latest cardiac technologies, treatments, clinical outcomes and emergency care available for Marin residents.

December 15, 2010
Marin General Hospital Recognized for Green Business Practices by CalRecycle

The California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) has named Marin General Hospital as one of its winners of the 2010 Waste Reduction Awards. The awards are made in conjunction with America Recycles Day to encourage and recognize green business practices as part of the agency’s Waste Reduction Awards Program (WRAP).

December 14, 2010
Marin General Hospital Launches Spine and Brain Institute

Marin General Hospital has announced a new joint venture that provides a single point of access in Marin for world-class, comprehensive multidisciplinary and cross-disciplinary treatment and management of spine and brain disorders and disease.

November 19, 2010
Marin General Hospital Receives Chest Pain Center Accreditation

Marin General Hospital has become the first hospital in Marin County to receive full Accreditation with PCI (percutaneous coronary intervention) from the Society of Chest Pain Centers (SCPC) for its treatment of acute coronary syndrome (ACS).

October 7, 2010
Marin General Hospital's Director of Trauma Takes Over as President of the California Medical Association

James Hinsdale, M.D., medical director of trauma at Marin General Hospital, took over as president of the California Medical Association (CMA) effective October 3, 2010, as more than 1000 physicians attending the organization’s 139th annual House of Delegates meeting elected new officers and voted on a wide array of medically related policies to guide the organization in the coming year.

October 6, 2010
"Myths,Facts and Science" of Breast Cancer in Marin to be explored at Community Forum - Leading experts separate fact from fiction

The Marin Cancer Institute, a program of Marin General Hospital in Greenbrae, CA, will host a free community forum on Tuesday, October 26, 6:30 p.m., that aims to separate facts from fiction concerning the issue of breast cancer rates and causes in Marin.

October 4, 2010
Marin General Hospital’s Breast Center Honored

Marin General Hospital in Greenbrae, CA has been designated a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology (ACR), and has also has received accreditation from the American College of Surgeons National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC).

August 20, 2010
Marin General Hospital Awarded Accreditation from the Joint Commission

Marin General Hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval™ for both its hospital and its Behavioral Health Services. The accreditation is a nationally-recognized designation of the hospital’s compliance with the Commission’s state-of-the-art standards for quality and safety.

May 21, 2010
Marin Healthcare District to submit plans for Marin General Hospital seismic upgrade

After more than a year of preliminary study and design, the Marin Healthcare District is preparing to submit its plans to Marin County for the seismic upgrade requirements at Marin General Hospital (MGH). This is the first step in the process to receive the necessary entitlements to begin construction.

May 18, 2010

Marin Healthcare District announces Joel Sklar, MD as Chief Medical Officer

Marin Healthcare District CEO, Lee Domanico, announced veteran Marin Cardiologist Joel Sklar, MD has joined the District as its Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Sklar has been practicing medicine in Marin since 1982 and is currently Chief of Cardiology and Medical Director of the Marin Heart Institute at Marin General Hospital.

April 12, 2010
Marin Healthcare District to receive $60-million financing for Marin General Hospital

Union Bank Proposal includes both credit line and term loan

February 9, 2010
Marin Healthcare District hires Chief Fund & Business Development Officer approaching transition of Marin General Hospital

Will provide overall direction and serve as primary resource for all activities related to business development, fundraising, marketing, planning, government relations, and external communications for Marin Healthcare District

January 27, 2010
Marin Healthcare District CEO Comments on Sutter donation to Marin Community Foundation

January 15, 2010
Marin Healthcare District unanimously passes new set of bylaws for Marin General Hospital Board

New bylaws will provide greater input by Marin Healthcare District into Marin General Hospital operations while providing much greater transparency for public on hospital performance

January 7, 2010

Marin General Hospital Offers Two New Procedures

One Destroys Tumors of the Kidney, Liver and Lungs;
The Other Stops Cancer Growth in a Majority of Patients
Marin General Hospital now offers two new medical procedures that spare patients the need for conventional surgery and a lengthy recovery. One procedure destroys tumors of the kidney, liver and lungs, and the other offers new hope for a majority of patients by stopping the spread of cancer, including those of the lung and brain, without surgery.