Press Releases
The Marin Healthcare District announced a 2-year extension for seismic upgrades at Marin General Hospital through AB 523. This allows the District, which regains management from Sutter on June 30, 2010, more time for planning and construction. CEO Lee Domanico stated construction will begin January 1, 2012, with completion in 2015, enabling better design for Marin's future needs.
The Marin Healthcare District is submitting plans to Marin County for seismic upgrades at Marin General Hospital after a year of study and design. The plans aim to meet state seismic standards while expanding services. CEO Lee Domanico looks forward to feedback from county officials and presenting the plans to hospital staff and the public.
The Marin Healthcare District selected Union Bank to provide $60 million in credit and financing for Marin General Hospital as it returns to community control on June 29. The deal includes a $30 million line of credit and $30 million term loan at favorable interest rates. District CEO Lee Domanico praised Union Bank's proposal as superior among eight received.
The Marin Healthcare District hired Jon Friedenberg as Chief Fund and Business Development Officer. He will oversee business development, marketing, planning, government relations, media relations, and external communications. Friedenberg, with extensive experience in nonprofit management and fundraising, will also manage the Marin General Hospital Foundation. CEO Lee Domanico praised Friedenberg's strategic mindset and past accomplishments at El Camino Hospital.
The Marin Healthcare District CEO welcomed Sutter Health's donation to Marin Community Foundation, aimed at improving healthcare access for the uninsured and underinsured. However, he expressed hope that Sutter would leave Marin General Hospital's reserves in Marin rather than transferring them to Sacramento, which could help fund necessary seismic upgrades for the hospital.
The Marin Healthcare District unanimously approved new bylaws for the Hospital Board overseeing Marin General Hospital operations starting June 30, when the District regains control from Sutter Health. The bylaws aim to separate the elected District board from the Hospital Corporation, with plans to fill the Hospital Board with 9-13 community leaders possessing relevant skills to enhance operations.