Tribe and Physicians Partner on Hospital Donation
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From left to right: Jon Halfhide, President, St. Elizabeth Community Hospital; Ines Crosby, Tribal Administrator; John Crosby, Tribal Economic Development Director; Everett Freeman, Tribal Chairman; Dr. Louisell, CEP, Dr. Wells, CEP.
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Mercy Foundation North announced today that the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians and California Emergency Physicians (CEP) have donated funds to purchase a new ultrasound machine for at St. Elizabeth Community Hospital. The $52,000 piece of equipment is used for diagnostic purposes in the Emergency Department. CEP, A physician-owned partnership of emergency medicine doctors, is one of the largest providers of emergency department management and staffing solutions in the nation. The Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians operates Rolling Hills Casino and Sevillano Links in Corning. Recognizing that the ED ultrasound was in need of replacement, and knowing there was no money available in the hospital’s capital budget, CEP physicians decided to partner with the Tribe to make the acquisition. “The new ultrasound will improve image quality and enable us to diagnose and treat ED patients in a more timely manner” said Dr. Chris Louisell, ED physician at St. Elizabeth.
Mercy Foundation North is a non-profit organization sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy of Auburn and is dedicated to supporting their activities throughout Northern California. The foundation is guided by the sisters’ mission to care for those in need of physical, spiritual, social, and emotional healing. Individuals, businesses or organizations interested in learning about or contributing to St. Elizabeth Hospital are encouraged to contact Mercy Foundation North by phone at 530.247.3424, or email at MercyFoundationNorthContactUs@chw.edu.
