John Muir Health is a nationally recognized, not-for-profit health care organization east of San Francisco serving patients in Contra Costa, Alameda and southern Solano Counties. It includes a network of more than 1,000 primary care and specialty physicians, more than 6,000 employees, medical centers in Concord and Walnut Creek, including Contra Costa County’s only trauma center, and a Behavioral Health Center. John Muir Health also has partnerships with UCSF Health, Tenet Healthcare/San Ramon Regional Medical Center and Stanford Children's Health. The health system offers a full-range of medical services, including primary care, outpatient and imaging services, and is widely recognized as a leader in many specialties – neurosciences, orthopedic, cancer, cardiovascular, trauma, emergency, pediatrics and high-risk obstetrics care. John Muir Health is a collaborative, patient-centered health care environment. Listening, explaining and working together as a team, we help patients achieve their optimal health through partnership between physicians, employees and volunteers built on mutual respect, support for each other, and personal accountability. We believe in each other. We empower each other. We celebrate each other¹s successes, and our differences. We recognize those who exemplify excellence, and reward them for contributing to our collective success.
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Health outcomes are directly impacted by racism and societal inequities. We recently hosted a day of learning with our Community Benefit partners on how to navigate the challenges of implementing changes to address structural racism. We thank all of our panelists, team members, and non-profit partners who bravely engage in this important work to improve equity in the health of our communities.
This week, our Walnut Creek and Concord Medical Centers participated in drills to test emergency plans and our ability to respond to sudden surges in patients needing emergency care. Facilitated by Contra Costa Health and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), about 100 volunteers played the role of patients exposed to a hazardous chemical. Collaborating with our external response partners in these types of exercises allows us to stay connected and synchronized for real-life critical situations when they arise. Thank you to all who participated in this successful drill! These events are crucial for improving our emergency preparedness and ensuring the safety and well-being of our employees and our community. #EmergencyPreparedness #HazMat
Happy Pride Month! Many of our team members and their families were happy to represent John Muir Health at the Clayton Pride Parade this past weekend. As a health system, we continue to examine ourselves, our policies, and our procedures to ensure that we are building a welcoming environment for our LGBTQ+ patients, families and employees. #PrideMonth
Our John Muir Health Oncology Team represented us well at the 10th Annual Hope Walk in Walnut Creek! The Cancer Support Community's annual Hope Walk raises money to support the cancer community and patients during their treatment journey. They provide comprehensive support programs free of charge, including counseling, support groups, nutrition, education, emergency financial assistance and more to cancer patients and their loved ones. #HopeWalk #CancerSupportCommunity
We recently had a team of our leaders volunteer for Habitat for Humanity's 2024 Women's Leadership Build and the construction of Esperanza Place, an affordable community in Walnut Creek. Safe and affordable housing is needed for individuals and families to live healthy lives. As part of our community health focus, we provide financial and in-kind contributions that support housing and efforts to prevent people from becoming unhoused. With partnerships like this, we can collectively create a healthy and safe community. To learn more about John Muir Health’s community commitment, please visit: https://bit.ly/3wMC3po
Here is well-deserved recognition for our VP of Ancillary Services, Zach Harris, named one of “231 Black Healthcare Leaders To Know” by Becker’s Hospital Review! Zach leads a team of more than 1,800 caregivers and, most recently, served as executive sponsor for our new Behring Pavilion and UCSF-John Muir Health Jean and Ken Hofmann Cancer Center. We’re fortunate to have such an accomplished leader on our team. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3V26i51
We're honored to receive one of the American Hospital Association’s 2024 Dick Davidson NOVA Awards for our Beyond Violence program. As Contra Costa County’s only trauma center, John Muir Health serves survivors of interpersonal violence, and our emergency and trauma professionals work in collaboration with local nonprofit partners to provide patients with timely hospital bedside support, crisis management, linkages to a robust network of health and social support services. Beyond Violence has a successful track record of interrupting the cycle of violence and supporting clients toward a path of healing and safety. Since its inception in 2010, Beyond Violence has provided support to more than 700 clients to heal from trauma. Nearly all Beyond Violence clients have remained alive, avoided re-injury, and had limited involvement with the criminal justice system. We extend gratitude to our partners, including RYSE Center, One Day at a Time, Center for Human Development, Fred Finch Youth and Family Services, and Contra Costa Family Justice Center. This recognition would not have been possible without the support of John Muir Health donors and generous grants provided by the Carestar Foundation and the California Violence Intervention and Prevention Grant Program. We're especially grateful to the John Muir Health Foundation for their efforts in applying for and securing this critical funding. Learn more about our Beyond Violence program: https://bit.ly/3QIn3zK
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We extend our congratulations to Essentia Health John Muir Health University Hospitals Munson Healthcare and Palomar Health, winners of this year’s Dick Davidson NOVA Award, which honors hospitals and health systems for their hospital-led collaborative efforts that improve community health. The winners received their award at Institute for Diversity and Health Equity #HealthEquityConf. Read more about these remarkable programs: https://lnkd.in/gyJazcGy
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#Congratulations: John Muir Health’s Beyond Violence Program Receives 2024 NOVA Award from American Hospital Association Quick intervention using this hospital-based violence intervention program supports survivors toward a path of healing and safety. Established in 2010 under the leadership of Kacey Hansen, executive director of John Muir Health’s Trauma and Regional Transfer Center Services, Beyond Violence provides robust intervention to people impacted by interpersonal violence. The program utilizes a collaborative model to provide patients with timely hospital bedside support, crisis management, linkages to a robust network of health and social support services, and connection to various local nonprofit organizations. “The NOVA Award reflects the program’s success, which is based on the power of community partnerships, a holistic care model and generous financial support that has allowed us to serve more clients,” said Jamie Elmasu, MPH, director of John Muir Health’s Community Health Improvement department. “Our Beyond Violence collaborative has created an infrastructure of healing and resilience using a racial justice and health equity lens.” #BeyondViolence is a network member of The Health Alliance for Violence Intervention. The Beyond Violence program has expanded in response to the growing need for violence prevention in the community. This growth has been supported by various sources, including donors from John Muir Health, a $1.6 million grant from the CARESTAR Foundation, and funding from California’s Violence Intervention and Prevention (CalVIP) Grant Program. The CARESTAR Foundation's vision to improve the lives of those affected by trauma through comprehensive care, services, and support aligns closely with John Muir Health’s mission and the Beyond Violence program. CalVIP’s grant of nearly $1.8 million over three years awarded to the Beyond Violence program in 2022 has enabled the extension of support programs to the cities of Richmond and Antioch through a new partnership with the Contra Costa Family Justice Center. Additionally, it has facilitated the expansion of mental health services not only to program participants but also to students in the Antioch Unified School District. https://lnkd.in/eTj7VDSi #HVIP #Award #PublicHealth
A #stroke occurs when the blood supply is blocked to part of the brain or when a blood vessel in the brain bursts. Timing becomes critical. Recognize the signs and symptoms of a stroke for the greatest chance of recovery. Remember: BE FAST. B = Balance. Sudden loss of balance, difficulty walking, or dizziness. E = Eyes. Sudden blurred, doubled, or loss of vision in one or both eyes. F = Face. Does one side of the face sag, droop or feel numb? Ask the person to smile. A = Arms. Is one arm weak or numb? S = Speech. Sudden slurred speech or having difficulty putting words together? Ask the person to say a simple phrase, “The sky is blue.” T = Time. Time to call 911. Call 9-1-1 immediately if you suspect a stroke. Do you know your risk for stroke and how to prevent it? Learn more: https://bit.ly/39b361o #NationalStrokeAwarenessMonth