MARIPOSA — In a major step forward for local healthcare philanthropy, the John C. Fremont Hospital Foundation has officially contracted with Miranda Wass to serve as its first-ever Executive Administrator. This new role marks a historic milestone for the all-volunteer Foundation, which has supported healthcare in the region for over 40 years. Boosting Support & Strategy Board President Heather Bernikoff ...

MADERA — Valley Children’s Hospital has been named a 2024 Leapfrog Top Children’s Hospital by the Leapfrog Group. As one of only eight children’s hospitals nationwide–and the only one in California–to receive this honor, Valley Children’s continues to set the benchmark for quality care and patient safety. A Prestigious Recognition Firstly, the Leapfrog Top Children’s Hospital award ranks among the ...

MARIPOSA–The John C. Fremont Healthcare District (JCFHD) is pleased to share that Board member Suzette Prue has been nominated for the esteemed Trustee of the Year award by the Association of California Healthcare Districts (ACHD). This nomination recognizes Suzette for her outstanding leadership, dedication, and unwavering commitment to enhancing healthcare services for the Mariposa community. Suzette Prue has been a ...

CENTRAL VALLEY — Hispanic Heritage Month is here!  This makes for the perfect time to celebrate the rich contributions of Hispanic communities to education, culture, and the economy in the Central Valley.  These communities play a vital role in shaping the region, from healthcare and education to politics and the arts.  Moreover, while there’s much to celebrate, it’s also important ...

HEALTH & FITNESS — Any number of reasons can result in needing to find a new doctor, such as moving to a new community, changes to your insurance, your old doctor retiring or needing a specialist. These suggestions can help you be more efficient and thorough as you look for a doctor who is right for you. 1. Ask for Recommendations Talk ...

OAKHURST – As parents and guardians in the Oakhurst community welcome and raise the youngest members of their families, they have available to them the expertise of the board-certified pediatric team at Adventist Health Medical Office – Oakhurst. Taking a collaborative approach, the pediatric team includes pediatrician Linne Curtis, MD, and pediatric nurse practitioner Carol Cramer, CPNP-PC, who represent more ...

OAKHURST – Adventist Health welcomes board-certified podiatrist Craig Aaronson, D.P.M. to Adventist Health Medical Office – Oakhurst East. Dr. Aaronson began seeing patients in Oakhurst in last month. Bringing more than 34 years of experience to his medical practice, Dr. Aaronson specializes in podiatric medicine and surgery, including diabetic foot concerns, foot and nail maintenance, heel pain and flat foot ...

MARIPOSA COUNTY — A recent nationwide poll found one out of every four people living in rural areas couldn’t get the health care they needed, and about a quarter of those said the reason was that their health care location was too far or difficult to get to. The implications of the situation are troubling. Rural communities are often home ...

CENTRAL VALLEY – Adventist Health has been an integral part of the communities it serves, providing faith-based whole-person care for more than 100 years. As consumer expectations and the healthcare industry have evolved, so has the health system. In starting the next chapter of its story, Adventist Health has announced a new brand direction that will be shared system-wide. The ...

OAKHURST — Dr. Sue Stone has joined Adventist Health / Community Care – Oakhurst East and Madera Ranchos. Dr. Stone has been practicing family medicine for 35 years. “My approach to medicine is to first find out what’s causing the problem,” says Dr. Stone, “whether it’s diet, emotional issues, or underlying infections, and try to correct it.” Dr. Stone grew up ...