Plumas District Hospital has been named Healthcare District of the Year from Association of California Healthcare Districts! Here is why: "Plumas District Hospital is redefining rural maternity care with its innovative Plumas Model. Created after the loss of local labor and delivery services, the model combines an Alternative Birthing Center, clinic-based midwifery, and a rapid-response perinatal team to ensure safe, culturally aligned care in a frontier setting. Supported by telehealth, transfer protocols, and state legislation, the model bridges out-of-hospital preferences with in-hospital emergency readiness. Widely recognized across California and beyond, the model offers a roadmap for rural hospitals nationwide to provide sustainable, high-quality maternal care." - An excerpt from the ACHD press release.
“This year’s recipients exemplify the resilience, innovation, and dedication that healthcare districts bring to California communities every day,” said Cathy Martin, CEO of ACHD. “Their leadership and commitment continue to inspire us as they expand access to care, improve community health, and build trust through transparency and innovation.”