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12 DEC 2024

Women’s HOPE Group Awards $57K to Specialty Programs and New Technology at NorthBay Health

Pelvic therapy, PICC line procedures, and fetal non-stress-testing the focus of Women's HOPE 2024 grant funding.

Women's HOPE committee members. NorthBay Health Women’s HOPE group is excited to announce its 2024 grant funding, awarding $57K to specialty programs and new technology at NorthBay Health. Women’s HOPE is a networking group that was established in 2022 and is focused on Health, Opportunity, Philanthropy, and Engagement. The group aims to build a network of local and like-minded women who are passionate about making a difference in their community’s health and wellbeing through collective philanthropy and engagement.

Throughout the year, Women’s HOPE members come together to learn from many of NorthBay Health’s esteemed physician experts and leaders. These gatherings offer valuable insights on a wide range of topics, including heart and vascular health, the latest trends in women’s health, and pain management strategies. They also highlight the work NorthBay Health is doing to address the community’s ongoing healthcare needs. All members of Women’s HOPE donate $1,000/year and those pooled donations are used annually for grants to meet needs within NorthBay Health. Ideas for the 2024 grant cycle were solicited directly from colleagues throughout the organization, reflecting the group’s commitment to addressing these challenges and making lasting impacts on the community.

This funding will enhance vital programs and enable the acquisition of new technologies to improve care for patients at NorthBay Health. In particular, the 2024 grants will focus on supporting:

Expansion of the Pelvic Floor Therapy Program, including continuing education for two therapists and additional medical supplies and equipment,
Purchase of a Sherlock 3CG Tip Confirmation System to improve outcomes and focus on efficiency and patient comfort when placing PICC lines and to be used in conjunction with an ultrasound to confirm PICC placement avoiding the need for chest x-rays, and
The outfit of all clinical OBGYN offices with critical Fetal Non-Stress-Test Machines and NST Recliners to improve patient access and quality of care.

A pregnant woman a Fetal Non-Stress-Test while in a NST Recliner. “On behalf of the members of Women’s HOPE, I am thrilled to announce our latest, and first, round of grant funding and the specific programs across NorthBay Health that will benefit from these financial resources,” said Katie Lydon, Women’s HOPE steering committee member and nurse leader. “With two of the three of our selected programs focusing on women’s health conditions, we’re addressing existing gaps in women’s and maternal health and working towards a better, healthier future for all.”

Women’s HOPE is looking for new members that are interested in giving back to the community and contributing to positive healthcare outcomes. Visit our Women’s HOPE page if you’re interested in joining or learning more.

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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.