Greetings! My name is Brian Evans and it is my privilege to serve as President and CEO of Dignity Health Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital. Whether you have lived in Nevada County for years or are considering relocating to the area, access to high-quality health care, especially in a rural community, is essential. I know this because I have lived and worked here for 20 years—initially as an emergency room physician immediately following residency training, and now in hospital leadership. I raised my twin daughters here, and I can tell you unequivocally that the same holds true today as it did more than 60 years ago when Sierra Nevada first opened its doors—we are a hospital that was founded by the community and is here for the community. Sierra Nevada is a 104-bed, not-for-profit hospital. We offer 24-hour emergency care, advanced diagnostic imaging, comprehensive cancer care and treatment, inpatient and outpatient surgery, diagnostic and rehabilitative cardiovascular services, a family birth center where nearly 500 babies are born every year, and we employ more than 800 people with over 100 physicians on medical staff. But we are far more than a hospital. We care immensely about our community and Nevada County and are part of its fabric. Sierra Nevada supports local events, our employees serve on community boards and we partner with community non-profits and government agencies on the most pressing issues facing our county. We believe that health starts in our communities, not in hospitals. If you live in Nevada County, we hope you will continue to trust us with your health care needs. If you are new to the area or considering relocating, you can take comfort in knowing that a beautiful region awaits you as well as access to world-class health care. To learn more about Sierra Nevada, visit DignityHealth.org/SierraNevada. Sincerely,
Brian Evans, MD, MBA President & CEO Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital
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