Petaluma Valley Hospital

08/14/2026

More than 65 student athletes from across Sonoma County received free sports physicals at Petaluma High School on Aug. 1, thanks to a team of Providence Medical Group volunteers.

Now in its third year, the event was led by Dr. Lucas King, PMG Orthopedic Surgeon and team physician for Petaluma High School, with support from fellow Providence providers, caregivers and family members who generously volunteered their time.

Together, the team helped remove barriers to care by providing the physicals students need to participate in school sports and stay healthy throughout the season.

Thank you to all our volunteers for supporting local student athletes and expanding access to care in our community. 💙🏈

08/10/2026

We're grateful for our ongoing partnership with the Healthy Petaluma District & Foundation to meet our community's most critical healthcare needs.

🤝 Together, we're investing in a healthier community.

Healthy Petaluma District & Foundation and Providence health system are proud to announce $836,000 in community grants supporting programs that improve health and well-being across Petaluma and southern Sonoma County.

The 2026 grants will strengthen services addressing behavioral health, healthy aging, housing and homelessness, and access to healthcare.

These investments are made through the Petaluma Valley Community Health Committee, a partnership between Healthy Petaluma and Providence that reflects a shared commitment to improving community health.

Learn more: https://loom.ly/eJbaHz4

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🤝 Juntos estamos invirtiendo en una comunidad más saludable.

Healthy Petaluma y Providence se enorgullecen de anunciar $836,000 en subvenciones comunitarias para apoyar programas que fortalecen la salud y el bienestar en Petaluma y el sur del condado de Sonoma.

Las subvenciones de 2026 apoyarán servicios enfocados en la salud mental, el bienestar de las personas mayores, la vivienda y la falta de vivienda, y el acceso a la atención médica.

Estas inversiones son posibles gracias al Petaluma Valley Community Health Committee, una alianza entre Healthy Petaluma y Providence con el compromiso compartido de mejorar la salud de nuestra comunidad.

Más información: https://loom.ly/eJbaHz4

🎉 2026 Grantees / Organizaciones beneficiadas 2026: Petaluma Health Center, HomeFirst, On The Margins, YWCA Sonoma County, Committee on the Shelterless (COTS), The Living Room, Buckelew Programs, Operation Access, Rebuilding Together Petaluma, City of Petaluma SAFE Team, Café Puente, Food for Thought, Generation Housing, Circuit Rider Community Services, and Mothers Care.

Pictured here is Ramona Faith, Chief Executive Officer, Healthy Petaluma District and Foundation, and Scott Ciesielski, Chief Administrative Officer, Providence Sonoma County at Petaluma Valley Hospital.

08/01/2026

Petaluma Valley Hospital has been recognized by the American Heart Association with the 2026 Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Gold Plus achievement award, Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll distinctions. 🎉

The award reflects our commitment to delivering rapid, evidence-based stroke care and helping patients achieve the best possible outcomes. As an Advanced Primary Stroke Center certified by The Joint Commission, we are proud to serve our community with high-quality stroke care when every minute matters.

Thank you to our dedicated physicians, nurses, therapists and caregivers who made this achievement possible.

07/31/2026

Free sports physicals at Petaluma High School! Providence Medical Group is offering sports physical appointments for high school student-athletes preparing for the upcoming school year and athletic season. A sports physical helps confirm students are ready to safely participate in practices, tryouts and games.

Don’t miss out!

Time:
Saturday, August 1, 2026
Last name A-M (9:00 a.m.)
Last name N-Z (10:30 a.m.)

Where:
Petaluma High School
Multi-Use Room
201 Fair St.,
Petaluma, CA

07/30/2026

We are deeply grateful to Ray Pounds, longtime Petaluma resident, Petaluma Valley Hospital Foundation board member and dedicated community advocate, for his transformative $500,000 gift to support new technology and innovation in surgical services at Petaluma Valley Hospital.

Ray and his late wife, Denise, shared deep roots in Petaluma, where they met as teenagers at Petaluma High School. Their connection to the hospital spans decades, from Ray's involvement in helping build the hospital in the 1980s to Denise's more than 20 years of care at the hospital she lovingly called her "second home."

This generous investment will help advance PVH's surgical technology, support physician recruitment and retention, and expand the hospital's top-notch care.

Together, we are strengthening the future of healthcare for our community.

Read the full story here: http://provhealth.org/6186a6q0j

Pictured here (left to right): Jeff Pounds, Ray Pounds, Justin Pounds, Marc Pounds.

07/16/2026

More than just a summer stomach bug. 👀

A current outbreak linked to contaminated fresh produce is causing illness that can last for weeks if left untreated.
👆 Swipe through to see the warning signs, prevention tips and when to contact your doctor. 💙

🔗 Learn more from a Providence Swedish infection prevention expert: http://swedishnw.org/6180vFI42

06/30/2026

Congratulations to our recent DAISY Award recipient, Michaela Anderson, RN!

Michaela was nominated by a patient’s parent for her compassion that shows through every moment of care. After their son was admitted to the emergency department, Michaela made a lasting impact by offering comfort and checking in often to support the family during a stressful time. The parent shared, “She went above and beyond her role as a caregiver… ‘M,’ you’re one in a million.”

Thank you, Michaela, for your outstanding dedication to compassionate care.

Michaela is pictured here accepting her award alongside her son.

06/29/2026

Interested in volunteering at our hospital? We’re seeking enthusiastic adult volunteers to support a variety of meaningful roles throughout PVH. If you’d like to make a difference in your community, we’d love to hear from you. Contact us for more information.

06/19/2026

Juneteenth invites us to remember that freedom is not only a moment in history, but an ongoing call to live with courage, dignity and purpose.

Today, we honor the brave women and men whose quiet strength, truth-telling and faithful action carried history forward. Their legacy invites us to keep listening, keep serving and keep choosing courage and compassion.

May this day strengthen our resolve to keep serving, to keep listening and to keep leaning into care with hope and dignity.

06/10/2026

Happy Pride Month! 🏳️‍🌈💞🏳️‍⚧️

At Providence health system, you belong. We proudly stand with and support our LGBTQIA+ caregivers and communities.

We were honored to participate in the Sonoma County Pride Parade for the fifth consecutive year on Saturday, June 6, 2026. More than 60 caregivers, friends and family members from across Providence Northern California joined us in marching alongside our Mobile Health Clinic. It was a day filled with love, inclusion and joy.

We were thrilled to connect with our community and grateful to be cheered on by such a supportive, loving crowd. A huge thank you to everyone who gave their time and energy to help bring this celebration to life!