What's New             

SKIN CARE SERVICES NOW AVAILABLE
New skin care services have come to Colusa County.  Jamison Feramisco, MD, (see "Practitioner Spotlight" on this webpage) has opened his dermatology and wound care practice at 151 E. Webster Street in Colusa and is now accepting new patients.  Dr. Feramisco specializes in total care of the skin, from management of complex dermatological diseases to cosmetic improvement care for his patients.  He also specializes in the treatment of wounds, often being referred patients who have suffered with non-healing wounds over long periods.  Appointments and consultations can be scheduled by calling 530-458-5003.

INTERNAL MEDICINE AND COLUSA HEALTH CLINIC GRAND OPENING
A grand opening and Chamber of Commerce ribbon-cutting was held to celebrate the opening of CRMC's new Internal Medicine Practice and Colusa Health Clinic located on its campus at 151 E. Webster Street, Colusa.

In the photo at right, Dale Kirby, CRMC CEO, greets (left to right) County Supervisor Denise Carter, Colusa Mayor Donna Critchfield, and CRMC board member Marilyn Davison.  The event was well attended and everyone enjoyed watercolor paintings by local artist Vic Kronberg, which were featured throughout the clinic.

New patients are now being accepted.  For an appointment with Dr. Greg Burt, Internal Medicine, call 530-458-3800.  For the Colusa Health Clinic call 530-458-5003.

CRMC'S FISCAL YEAR ENDS WITH STRONG FINANCIAL AND CLINICAL PERFORMANCE
CRMC's fiscal year ended March 31, 2010, showing positive financial results as well as excellent clinical performance, according to Dale Kirby, Chief Executive Officer.  "I am very pleased to report that CRMC experienced strong bottom line financial performance for the fiscal year 2009-2010.  Clinically, I'm very proud of what our team has achieved toward our mission of providing excellence in patient care," Kirby reported.

Patient volume and procedures in some in-hospital service departments were slightly below prior year, coupled with an increase in bad debt and charity care.  CRMC's outpatient departments, however, experienced nice increases from prior year in visits and procedure volume.  "CRMC's rural health clinics located in Arbuckle, Colusa, Stonyford and Williams showed good growth from prior year.  CRMC's Physical Rehabilitation Service experienced significant growth from prior year," stated Kirby.  "In looking back over the year, I'm gratified that we were able to overcome the significant challenges to our business, and I am exceptionally proud of the care, compassion, and quality of service we provided to the citizens of Colusa County."

SERVICE CLUBS DONATE CRASH CART
Two Colusa County service clubs collaborated to purchase a new emergency "crash" cart for the medical/surgical nursing unit of Colusa Regional Medical Center.  The cart holds a cardiac defibrillator, oxygen, monitor, drugs and other items necessary in an emergency.

Representing the Lion’s Club and Knights of Columbus are: (L-R) Larry Yeghoian, Bob Woodring, Chad Woodring and Jeff Moresco.  CRMC staff members are: (L-R) Katherine Mincey, CNA, Sophia Bingham, RN, Kathy Hughes, RN, Chief Nursing Officer, and Shirley Barnett, RN, Medical/Surgical Unit Manager.

VETERANS DONATE KUDDLES
Members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 2441 and Davison Drugs made another of their semi-annual donations of dozens of stuffed animals for the "Kuddles for Kids" program.  Rhonda Anderson, Radiology Manager and Kuddles program coordinator, said the stuffed toys are given to children and occasionally seniors to help calm fears during medical procedures or while in the hospital.

KIRBY NAMED CHAIRMAN OF HOSPITAL COUNCIL
Dale Kirby, Chief Executive Officer of Colusa Regional Medical Center, has been named the 2010 Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Hospital Council of Northern and Central California.  In his new leadership role, Kirby will lead the Board of Directors in helping its members to provide high quality health care and the improvement of the health status of the communities they serve.

The Hospital Council of Northern and Central California is a nonprofit hospital and health system trade association established in 1961, representing 190 hospitals in 50 of California’s 58 counties—from Kern County to the Oregon border. The Hospital Council’s membership includes hospitals and health systems ranging from small, rural hospitals to large, urban medical centers representing more than 38,000 licensed beds.

GOLFERS MARK YOUR CALENDARS
The CRMC Foundation will host its 19th annual "Swing For Life" Golf Tournament and Fundraiser at the Colusa Golf & Country Club on Friday, September 24, 2010.  Registration starts at 10 am, with a shot-gun start at 11 am.  A full complement of teams and sponsors is expected so get your team and sponsorship requests in early by contacting Dierdre Athenais at 530-458-5821, ext. 233.  Last year's proceeds of over $16,000 were used for the recruitment of physician specialists.  See you there!

CRMC WELCOMES NEW PHYSICIANS AND MEDICAL SERVICES
The following physicians have joined the Colusa Regional Medical Center medical staff and are now accepting new patients.  Welcome!

Herbert Gladen, MD -- Trauma & General Surgery
Dr. Herbert Gladen has joined the medical staff of Colusa Regional Medical Center.  Dr. Gladen brings many years of trauma and general surgery practice experience to our community.  He attended medical school and completed his general surgery at the Mayo Medical School in Rochester, Minnesota.  He previously served as Associate Professor of Surgery at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore and most recently as Assistant Clinical Professor of Surgery at the University of California at San Francisco.  Appointments and consultations can be scheduled by calling 530-458-3243.

Jamison Feramisco, MD -- Dermatology
CRMC welcomes Dr. Jamison Feramisco to its medical staff.  Dr. Feramisco has opened his dermatology and wound care practice located at 151 E. Webster Street in Colusa.  He attended undergraduate school at the University of California at Los Angeles and medical school at the University of Texas.  He completed his residency training at the University of California at San Francisco Medical Center.  Call 530-458-5003 for an appointment or consultation.

Gregory W. Burt, MD -- Internal Medicine
Dr. Greg Burt joins the CRMC medical staff as a board certified internist. He attended undergraduate school at the University of California at Davis and medical school at Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana.  He completed his residency training in internal medicine at the University of California at San Francisco Medical Center.  Dr. Burt is now accepting new patients in his practice at 151 E. Webster Street, Colusa.  Call 530-458-3800 for an appointment.

Leon Schimmel, MD -- Gynecology
Dr. Leon Schimmel is a board certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist.  He will practice Gynecology and Women's Health exclusively here in Colusa.  Dr. Schimmel attended undergraduate and medical school at the University of Iowa.  He completed his OB/GYN residency training at the Medical College of Virginia.  Dr. Schimmel is accepting new patients in his practice at 151 E. Webster Street, Colusa.  For an appointment call 530-458-5003.

Antonio "Tony" Meraz, MD -- Family Practice w/Obstetrics
Dr. Tony Meraz joins the CRMC medical staff and practice of North Valley Family Physicians.  He is board certified in Family Practice with Obstetrics privileges.  Dr. Meraz completed his residency training in family practice and obstetrics at Natividad Medical Center in Salinas, California.  His practice is located at 173 E. Webster Street, Colusa.  Call 530-458-8050 for an appointment. 

 

QUALITY AND SAFETY OF CARE COMMITMENT:
Colusa Regional Medical Center is committed to providing the highest quality of patient care possible in a safe, comfortable and reassuring environment.  To communicate a service problem or concern please contact the manager of the service involved (see "Hospital Directory" under the "Contact Us" tab above), or you may contact our administration office at (530) 458-5821, ext. 254.  In addition, you may contact The Joint Commission by telephone at 1-800-994-6610, or by email at "complaint@jointcommission.org."