An Open Letter to The Community

The vitality of our community depends upon the health of its citizens. One of the most important community services for each of us who lives in the Napa Valley is the availability of quality health care close to home.

St. Helena Hospital – the only hospital in the upper Napa Valley – has been an integral part of our community for almost 130 years. It is imperative that St. Helena meet the health care needs of our community as it continues to grow and change.

The health care industry continues to undergo rapid and dramatic changes; as a result, hospitals are experiencing serious financial pressures. These pressures make it more and more difficult for hospitals to provide high quality, personalized patient care and fund the modern physical plant and leading-edge technology we all want for our families.

Most not-for-profit hospitals are turning to their communities for philanthropic support of critically needed facilities and medical technology. These community partnerships are essential to the continued provision of quality health care in America. St. Helena Hospital is no exception to this trend.

We have accepted volunteer leadership positions in Caring for the Future: The Campaign for St. Helena Hospital because we believe that high quality health care is essential to our families and businesses. Please join us in helping to ensure the availability of these critical services for our community.