From telemedicine and care triaging to partnerships with regional providers, “Healthcare in Nevada County” will be the focus of the February 17h American Association of University Women (AAUW) meeting program. Guest speaker Sandra Barrington, Executive Director of the Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital (SNMH) Foundation, will discuss the strengths and challenges in Nevada County health delivery, including newer approaches and the hospital’s Integrative Medicine practice. According to Barrington, Integrative Medicine uses an evidence-based approach to treat the whole person – mind, body and soul. It combines conventional approaches with complementary therapies to achieve optimal health and healing.
A Certified Fundraising Executive with over 20 years of nonprofit development experience, Barrington has been with SNMH Foundation since 2007 and has been the Executive Director since 2022. She explains that the SNMH Foundation impacts lives daily by helping the hospital deliver superior healthcare through outreach programs, education, state-ot-the-art technology, and facilities through philanthropy and volunteerism. Among recent accomplishments, she points to the launching of a rural medicine residency program, acquisition of a new 3D mammography machine, a new neonatal ventilator for the Family Birth Center, and support for the Alzheimer’s Outreach Program.
The Saturday, February 17th meeting will be held from 9:30 – 11:30 AM at Peace Lutheran Church, 828 West Main Street, Grass Valley. The program is sponsored by Sierra Tech Guy, and is free and open to the public.
AAUW membership is open to individuals with an associate, baccalaureate, or higher degree from a qualified educational institution. For individuals interested in participating in branch interest groups and other activities, but who have not had the opportunity to complete a degree, the Nevada County Branch offers “Friends of AAUW” membership. For more information about AAUW Nevada County Branch, go to https://nevadacounty-ca.aauw.net/