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Partnership director receives industry award

The Association for Community Affiliated Plans announced it recently honored Dr. Colleen Townsend of Partnership HealthPlan of California with the organization’s Making a Difference Award. The Making a Difference Award recognizes employees of member plans...

Partnership celebrates winners of CalAIM awards

Partnership HealthPlan of California, one of the state's largest Medi-Cal managed care plans, recently announced the winners of the inaugural 2025 CalAIM Make a Difference Award, recognizing leadership and commitment to advancing the California...

Dementia caregiving presentation comes to Quincy

The Northern California and Northern Nevada area Alzheimer's Association announces an upcoming presentation called "Dementia and Caregiving  101" set for Thursday, July 31, 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Plumas District Hospital. The event will...

Seneca completes annual wellness screenings

Seneca Healthcare District announces the successful completion of its annual community wellness screenings, held over two weeks at the Seneca Healthcare Foundation office. These screenings were a public event open to all, dedicated to...

Auxiliary donates $58,959 to Seneca Healthcare District

The Seneca Healthcare District announces a donation of $58,959 from the Seneca Hospital Auxiliary, a dedicated volunteer organization that has long supported health care services in the Lake Almanor Basin. SHD points out that...

Golf tournament debut brings in $85,000 for hospital

On May 30, the Seneca Healthcare Foundation reports it hosted its inaugural charity golf tournament at Bailey Creek Golf Course, bringing in over $85,000 and raising awareness for the construction of the new Lake...

Rite Aid prescriptions must be transferred by July 2

Plumas District Hospital announces that prescriptions at the Quincy Rite Aid must be transferred by July 2. PDH CEO JoDee Johnson urges all local Rite Aid pharmacy customers to take immediate action before the...

June 13 blood draw sponsored by EPHC Auxiliary

Eastern Plumas Health Care Auxiliary, the organization that runs the Nifty Thrifty thrift store in Portola, is sponsoring a blood drive by Vitalant in Portola. It will be held at the Holy Family Catholic...

Quincy Area Indivisible addresses local health care

The health care of 2 out of every 3 Plumas County residents may be impacted by federal funding cuts, a subcommittee of the Quincy Area Indivisible reported in the group's May 18 meeting. Formed...

New bill would launch Plumas Model for birth services

The Office of Sen. Megan Dahle announces that Dahle has coauthored Senate Bill 669 in response to a rapidly escalating crisis: the loss of access to obstetric care for families across rural California. The...

EPHC celebrates 100th CalAIM member, invites more

Eastern Plumas Health Care announces that its California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal department celebrated enrolling its 100th member in January. The hospital points out that care managers are excited to serve the community, help...

PDH hosts community provider meet and greet June 3

Plumas District Hospital invites all community members to a special provider meet and greet Tuesday, June 3, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Dragonfly Café, 591 W. Main St. in Quincy. This is...

EPHC team receives inaugural award from Partnership

Eastern Plumas Health Care reports that its California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal team was recently selected by Partnership HealthPlan of California to receive an inaugural CalAIM Make a Difference Award. This award honors organizations who...

Seneca mourns passing of longtime physician

With heavy hearts, Seneca Healthcare District staff announce the passing of Dr. David Walls, a beloved physician and community leader who dedicated more than 45 years to serving the people of Chester and the...

Seneca wellness screenings held in new location

Seneca Healthcare District announces that its annual wellness screenings, sponsored by Seneca Hospital Auxiliary, will be held this year at the Seneca Healthcare Foundation office, 317 Main St. in Chester. The screenings include options...

Partnership CEO brings rural perspective to MACPAC

Partnership HealthPlan of California reports that its CEO, Sonja Bjork, was reappointed May 5 to the Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission. MACPAC is a nonpartisan commission that provides policy and data analysis...

Seneca Information Stations keep public informed

Seneca Healthcare District has announced the schedule for Information Stations for the second half of the year. These open, informal public events are designed to keep the Lake Almanor Basin informed and engaged with...

Collaboration expands school trauma kit initiative

In a continued effort to enhance emergency preparedness and student safety, Plumas District Hospital, in collaboration with the Plumas County Public Health Agency, has expanded the installation of trauma kits in schools throughout the...

Seneca hosts free health exams for local kids

Seneca Healthcare District reports that staff were proud to offer free health exams at this year's annual Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten Round-Up event held at Chester Elementary School on April 24. This community event...

Sicilian dining experience raises funds for EPHC

The Eastern Plumas Health Care Foundation reports that diners can support Eastern Plumas Health Care while they enjoy a four-course Sicilian dining experience with wine pairings at Cuccia's in Graeagle. Set for Sunday, June...
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