LMCHD identifies health disparities among District Residents and contributes to solutions. LMCHD is cultivating a community in which good health may flourish for all District residents. Healthcare Districts are public entities that provide community-based health care services to residents throughout the state.
They respond to the needs in their District by providing a range of services, which may include a hospital, clinic, skilled nursing facility or emergency medical services; as well as education and wellness programs. Each of California's Healthcare Districts is governed by a locally elected Board of Trustees who are directly accountable to the communities they serve.
They respond to the needs in their District by providing a range of services, which may include a hospital, clinic, skilled nursing facility or emergency medical services; as well as education and wellness programs. Each of California's Healthcare Districts is governed by a locally elected Board of Trustees who are directly accountable to the communities they serve.
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Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) is a leading cause of death in the United States. Each year, emergency medical services (EMS) treats about 383,000 victims of SCA before they reach the hospital. Less than 12 percent of those victims survive. SCA can happen to anyone at any time; even childern. It is important for companies and organizations to implement AED programs so employees and community memebers.
The Los Medanos Community Healthcare District has collaborated with READ to teach Pittsburg & Bay Point parents the foundations of early literacy with the 'Read Me a Story' new parent kits. Since 2017 the Read me a Story program has expanded succesfully and provides hands-on instruction and free books to teach parents how to read with their children to increase their children's language.
LMCHD is governed by a five-member board of trustees from the local community. The Board is elected at-large and represents over 100,000 residents from Bay Point and Pittsburg as well as portions of Antioch, Clayton, Concord, and unincorporated communities of Contra Costa County. Since the year 2000, LMCHD has invested millions of dollars to support public health initiatives and programs.
Los Medanos Community Healthcare District (LMCHD or the "District") is a California Political Subdivision that was established in 1946 in accordance with provisions of the Health and Safety Code of the State of California. It is governed by a Board of Directors who are elected from the community they serve which includes Pittsburg, Bay Point, and portions of Clyde, Clayton, and Antioch.
The significant change in leadership reflects the District's focus on reigniting a culture of collaboration. The LMCHD has collaborated with RotaCare since its opening in 2011 and has continued to support the free clinic. This summer 7 transitioning foster care young adults were given a rare opportunity to put their education to work in the real world by developing a diabetes awareness campaign.
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J. C.
Jan 28, 2022
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Many people confuse the LMC Hospital with the “Special Healthcare District,” of a LMCHD. This entity uses taxpayer dollars to issue services they deem necessary for the community. Have you ever heard about them? Gotten the opportunity to attend a meeting? In 2020, Pittsburg Mayor elect Holland White tried to partner with the LMCHD board to get a better understanding of the community’s need for healthy foods. The board said NO.
( these are all notated in public meeting minutes) The bill AB 903 was introduced to the Senate floor and got dropped because Executive Director Thorpe asked the presenter
( these are all notated in public meeting minutes) The bill AB 903 was introduced to the Senate floor and got dropped because Executive Director Thorpe asked the presenter
Celia Delozada
Jun 05, 2021
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