Press Releases
Marin County residents have elected Edward Alfrey, MD, to the Marin Healthcare District board. Alfrey, medical director of trauma and surgery chair at MarinHealth Medical Center, has 36 years of medical experience. He succeeds Dr. Harris "Hank" Simmonds, who served for 12 years. Alfrey plans to increase access to community clinics and ensure a successful MarinHealth-UCSF Health alliance.
Marin Healthcare District has awarded $942,000 to Marin County Department of Health and Human Services and MarinHealth for five COVID-19 community projects. These include housing for COVID-19 positive patients and high-risk staff, pulse oximetry test kits, mobile testing at hotspot locations and skilled nursing facilities, and an income replacement fund for healthcare workers.
Marin Outpatient MRI, formerly Marin Advanced Imaging Center, is now part of the Marin Healthcare District system. The center has served the North Bay medical community since 1984, offering a wide range of MRI services. California Advanced Imaging Associates provides professional imaging services, with radiologists specializing in various subspecialties reading the scans.
Prescription drugs cause more deaths than car accidents in Marin County. Despite recent decreases in opioid prescriptions and death rates, accidental overdoses remain a significant concern for public health officials. Marin Healthcare District hosted a seminar addressing the opioid crisis, emphasizing cross-sector collaboration and the importance of RxSafe Marin in coordinating countywide strategies.
Marin General Hospital Foundation announced a $10 million grant from an anonymous Marin County family foundation to support the construction of MGH 2.0. Liz Kolcun, Foundation President, expressed gratitude, emphasizing that such contributions enhance care and fund essential programs, ensuring the hospital remains at the forefront of medical advancements.
The Cardiovascular Center of Marin, part of Marin Healthcare District, is the first in Northern California to offer Dr. Dean Ornish's Program for Reversing Heart Disease®. This non-invasive approach addresses root causes of heart disease through lifestyle changes, providing an alternative to surgery. The program focuses on exercise, stress management, nutrition, and group support.
