Bear Valley Community Hospital

Board of Directors Vacancy Announcement...

Please take notice that Christopher Fagan, M.D., has resigned from the Board of Directors of the Bear Valley Community Healthcare District, effective June 14, 2011. There is now a vacancy on the Board of Directors.

Pursuant to Government Code Section 1780, the Board of Directors may, within 60 days of June 14, 2011, appoint a successor for the office of Director. The Board of Directors regularly scheduled Board meeting will take place on Tuesday, July 26, 2011, at which time the Board of Directors may appoint a successor for the office…..for the full announcement click here

For the Board Vacancy Questionnaire Form click here.

CEO Search Press Release...

Bear Valley Community Healthcare District announced today the appointment of Marc L. Hecksel as Chief Executive Officer, effective February 28, 2011.   Mr. Hecksel brings nearly thirty years of health care experience to the position.   He will be responsible for leading the hospital’s overall operations, as well as working with the Board of Directors and community members to develop a multi-year strategic plan to support the development and ongoing success of the hospital. For the full article click here

CEO Search Press Release...

Bear Valley Community Healthcare District is happy to announce that two new members have joined the CEO search Committee. The Committee welcomes BVCHD Board of Directors Member Brad Summers who joins the Committee in the place of BVCHD Board of Directors Member Michael Hartstein. Also joining the Committee is community member Barbara Espinoza, who will become a BVCHD Board of Directors Member in November 2010.
Don Whiteside of HFS Consultants has made quick progress in the search for the future Chief Executive Officer and has said that “I continue to be optimistic about the outcome, and am happy with the caliber of candidates we are talking to.” Anyone wishing to give direct feedback or suggestions about the search or candidates can contact Whiteside at- BearV alleyCEOsearch@gmail.com.

CEO Search Continues...

Bear Valley Community Hospital is still seeking a new CEO. Acting CEO Rudy Shutta has commented that a Commitee has been created to help with selecting a new CEO. This commitee will help voice the opinions and questions of every employee at Bear Valley Community Hospital, without loosing perspective of finding a person that will help the hospital soar to new and exciting endeavors. A highly respected and well known company has also been hired to help in the aid of the search. Between the commitee and this company, we can be assured that a perfect candidate will be found.

Hospital Week

A hospital is more than a place where people go to heal, it is a part of the community that fosters health and represents hope. From providing treatment and comfort to the sick, to welcoming new life into the world, hospitals are central to a healthy and optimistic community. That’s the message organizers are touting with the 2010 National Hospital Week theme “Health, Hope & Healing.”
The event theme, announced this week, is the centerpiece of a promotional campaign aimed at uniting health care facilities across the country during the May 9–15 celebration. “National Hospital Week, first and foremost, is a celebration of people,” Rudy Shutta, acting administrator of Bear Valley Community Healthcare District said. “We’re extremely proud of each member of our staff and we recognize the important role they play in extending a sense of trust to our patients and our communities.”
The nation’s largest health care event, National Hospital Week dates back to 1921 when it was suggested by a magazine editor who hoped a community wide celebration would alleviate public fears about hospitals. The celebration, launched in Chicago, succeeded in promoting trust and goodwill among members of the public and eventually spread to facilities across the country.