HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 10131992 - 2.3 (3) IN THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
In the Matter of Proclaiming )
October 12 - 18, 1992 as )
"California County Hospital Week" ) RESOLUTION NO 9 2/6 9 2
WHEREAS, county hospitals serve the poor and the uninsured as well as the
community at large by providing primary health care along with many specialty services and
emergency services;
WHEREAS, county hospitals inspire and train dedicated health care professionals,
protect access to health services, and improve the health status of society;
WHEREAS, county hospitals further the compassion, dignity, professionalism, and
respect that the health profession has with regard to serving those without access to care;
WHEREAS, a comprehensive and integrated health care system provides the
foundation for building healthy communities;
WHEREAS, Merrithew Memorial Hospital is the cornerstone of Contra Costa
County's health-care system, with links to outpatient clinics, public health services,
community hospitals and community-based health-care programs;
WHEREAS, Merrithew Memorial Hospital operates a fully-accredited Family
Practice Residency Program, affiliated with U.C. Davis, that is recognized as one of the
finest in the county;
WHEREAS, Merrithew Memorial Hospital provides vital back-up services to John
Muir Medical Center -- Contra Costa County's only trauma center -- enabling that trauma
center to remain economically viable and continue providing those life-saving services;
WHEREAS, Merrithew Memorial Hospital provides hospital care to more than
23,000 members of the Contra Costa Health Plan--the County-sponsored HMO--including
thousands of county employees and small business employees;
WHEREAS, Merrithew Memorial Hospital is nearly always near capacity and is
providing care to increasing numbers of pregnant women,psychiatric patients,AIDS patients
and elderly patients;
WHEREAS, the Contra Costa Board of Supervisors recognized the critical role
played by Merrithew Memorial Hospital as a safety net hospital, and on March 3, 1992,
voted to replace Merrithew Memorial Hospital, culminating more than a decade of
discussion and debate;
WHEREAS, the California Legislature passed a resolution recognizing the important
contributions of public hospitals and health systems and designating October 12 - 18, 1992
as California County Hospitals Week';
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of the
County of Contra Costa, California hereby PROCLAIMS October 12 - 18, 1992 as
"California County Hospitals Week" in Contra Costa and hereby honors and commends
Merrithew Memorial Hospital for its dedication and valuable contribution to maintaining
health care services for all residents of Contra Costa County.
1992 . PASSED by unanimous vote of the Board members present on this day 0 c t o b e r 13 ,
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of a resolution entered on the
minutes of said Board of Supervisors on the date aforesaid.
Witness my hand and the Seal
of the.Board of Supervisors
affixed this October 13 , 1992
PHIL BATCHELOR, County
Administrator and Clerk of the
Board of Supervisors
By
_ OA4h L, t'-`1
Deputy Uerk
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