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13 FEB 2025

NorthBay Health Receives $5 Million Legacy Gift from Longtime Community Members

Their gift will fund critical equipment upgrades, new technology, and facility improvements, ensuring NorthBay Health remains a leader in medical innovation and accessible care for local families.

NorthBay Health, a leading healthcare system providing advanced and compassionate care to address critical, unmet healthcare needs throughout California’s North Bay, is proud to receive a $5,000,000 legacy gift from the late Al and Patt Shaw, a local couple deeply committed to advancing the health and vitality of their community and neighbors. The generous gift, which was part of their estate plans and a pledge made in 2019, will directly enhance NorthBay Health’s ability to provide advanced medical services and compassionate care to patients in need.

As longtime residents of Fairfield, the Shaws were known for their dedication to philanthropy, healthcare, family, and community well-being and over the years committed their time, passion, and financial support to NorthBay Health. This long-term commitment included the naming of the “Shaw Family Kitchen” at NorthBay Medical Center in Fairfield in their honor.

“The Shaw’s generosity and vision are truly inspiring,” said Paul McGinty, Chief Experience Officer and President of NorthBay Health Foundation. “Their legacy gift to NorthBay Health reflects their belief in the importance of accessible, high-quality healthcare and will leave a lasting mark for years to come.”

The funds from the Shaw’s gift will support significant investments including critical equipment upgrades, new technology, and facilities improvements. This transformative, thoughtful, and planned contribution will create a meaningful impact and ensure that NorthBay Health remains at the forefront of medical innovation and can meet the evolving needs of local families.

“Al and Patt were true philanthropists – they always believed in giving back to the community that meant so much to them,” said Bill Fell, NorthBay Health Foundation board member and longtime friend of the Shaws. “They would be so proud to know that their gift is helping to save lives and improve healthcare access.”

Legacy gifts from local residents like the Shaws play a crucial role in sustaining NorthBay Health’s mission to deliver advanced healthcare even closer to home. Learn more about how you can leave a legacy gift or support the foundation’s efforts, or contact Paul McGinty, Chief Experience Officer and President, NorthBay Health Foundation.

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Insurance	Medical Group	Hospitals	Surgery
Aetna HMO **
Aetna: PPO, EPO, POS
Anthem Blue Cross HMO **
Anthem Blue Cross PPO, EPO, POS, PPO/EPO
Anthem MediBlue Access (PPO) Medicare Advantage
Anthem MediBlue Dual Access (PPO D-SNP)(Medicare/Medi-Cal)
Anthem Medical Local Preferred Provider Organization (LPPO). (Out-of-state Blue Cross/Blue Shield Medicare Advantage PPO)
Anthem Medicare Preferred PPO Plan
Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
Blue Shield HMO: Access+, Individual Family Plan, Local Access+, Providence Option Plus, SaveNet, Trio **
Blue Shield, Standard PPO, POS
Brand New Day Medicare Advantage Plan (specialty referral only)
CalPERS: PERS Platinum (PPO) and PERS Gold (PPO)
CHAMPVA
Cigna HMO, PPO, POS
Compass Rose Plan
*New* Covered California: Anthem Blue Cross PPO
*New* Covered California: Blue Shield HMO **
Covered California: Western Health Advantage
FEHB: Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
First Health/Coventry PPO, EP
GEHA PPO Plans
Health Net HMO: Blue & Gold, SmartCare - CalPERS, WholeCare **
Health Net PPO, POS
Health Smart EPO
Health Smart POS
Health Smart PPO
Mail Handlers Benefit Trust PPO, POS
Medi-Cal
Medicare
Medicare Supplemental Plans A-N (i.e. AARP, Mutual of Omaha, etc)
MultiPlan/Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS) PPO, POS
Partnership HealthPlan of CA (Currently not accepting new patients for Primary Care)
Private Healthcare Systems PPO, POS
Three Rivers Provider Network PPO
TRICARE (includes TRICARE for Life)
UnitedHealthcare AARP Medicare Advantage Choice (PPO)
UnitedHealthcare Employer Retiree Medicare Advantage Plan PPO
UnitedHealthcare HMO: Signature Value, Signature Value Focus **
UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage Assure (HMO)
UnitedHealthcare PPO, EPO, POS
UnitedHealthcare, AARP MedicareComplete, SecureHorizons (HMO)
Western Health Advantage
Western Health Advantage MyCare & MyCare Plus

** Hill Physicians Medical Group plans. Hill Physicians Medical Group and NorthBay Medical Group joined forces effective October 2021 to offer more choices for patients.

If your plan is not listed, please feel free to check directly with our health plan specialist, Kelly Rhoads-Poston at (707) 646-3280 or AskKelly@NorthBay.org or your health plan administrator to see if NorthBay Health is included in your plan's network.