The Future of Rural Medicine Grows Here
TEAMWORK| COMPASSION | RESPECT | INNOVATION | QUALITY
Jonathon Andrus
President & CEO
FairchildAt Fairchild Medical Center, we believe in the power of education, mentorship, and opportunity. We believe that supporting the next generation of medical professionals, especially those from Northern California, is a core part of our mission.
We recognize that the path from medical student to resident to practicing physician is both challenging and rewarding. We stand ready and committed to help with your training experience. We recognize that we have an opportunity to help you learn and understand the unique challenges and rewards of practicing rural medicine.
To all aspiring healthcare professionals: We welcome you. We support you. And we look forward to being part of your journey.
Teamwork
We commit to open honest communication that is timely and thorough; We take responsibility for our actions as an individual and as a team.; We are helpful, considerate and friendly, and have a positive attitude toward patients, visitors and the entire FMC team; We commit to sharing our knowledge and experience to encourage growth and learning.
Compassion
We show kindness with a warm greeting and a welcoming smile; We take the time to help and encourage patients, families, and co-workers; We demonstrate empathy by listening and paying attention to detail. We provide confidential care.
Respect
We recognize and appreciate differences in roles, responsibilities, cultures, and belief systems; We make eye contact and acknowledge staff, patients and members of our community; We do not interrupt when someone else is talking and we listen actively. We ask questions to clarify our understanding of what is being said; We arrive consistently on time for work. We show flexibility in helping others. We are prepared to do our job and we are self-motivated.
Innovation
We value the foundation of our history while we cultivate a readiness to change; We encourage creative alternatives to current processes; We listen and act responsibly to our community in the pursuit of innovative services; We are committed to learning from both our failures and successes.
Quality
We provide a safe environment by ensuring that we have the latest training and education; We are prepared to deliver timely care and are accountable for delays; We exceed expectations by providing services based on current and proven scientific knowledge; We decrease waste by utilizing resources to their optimal capacity; We consistently demonstrate a non-judgemental attitude regardless of our patient’s demographic background.
The Birch House
Built in the 1950s, the Birch House is a unique home located a quick 3-4 minute walk from the back of the Fairchild Medical Center Clinic. In 2019 the home was renovated in preparation for Fairchild Medical Center’s partnership with the UC Davis Medical School Rural Prime program.
In addition to medical students, the Birch House has from time-to-time housed FMC hospitalists and even a snowed-in Physician on-occasion.
The home has three bedrooms and two bathrooms, a common living room with flat screen TV, dining room and kitchen. The kitchen is equipped with all major appliances as well as small electric appliances such as a coffee maker and toaster. The kitchen is fully furnished with cookware, dishes and glassware. The Birch House is equipped with WiFi and a security/alarm system. A washer and dryer is available inside the house.
If you would like to bring outdoor recreational equipment such as bikes, camping gear, kayaks, etc., storage space can be made available for you during your stay.
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Bed & Bath Furnishings
Before Your Arrival
Prior to your arrival a member of the FMC team will text you directly with the address of the Birch House as well as the door code to access the house. Should you have any questions about the houses furnishings or be in need of any special accommodations, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our team.
We look forward to hosting you at the Birch House, where the future of rural medicine grows.
More About Siskiyou County
Fairchild Medical Center and its’ family of Clinics serves the rural populations of northern, western and eastern Siskiyou County. With a large geographic area coverage, patients who use the Fairchild facilities, range from Orleans, Seiad Valley and Happy Camp in the western part of the County, to the mountain valley communities of Fort Jones, Greenview, Etna and Callahan in Scott Valley; north to the Oregon Border with the towns of Hornbrook and Hilt; and east to Dorris and Tulelake. As well as communities from the areas of Somes Bar, Forks of Salmon, Sawyers Bar.
Fairchild Medical Center is an integral part of the communities we serve, not only as a healthcare facility, but also as one of the largest employers in Siskiyou County. The economic impact of our more than 500 hundred employees is significant to local businesses.
Yreka is the county seat of Siskiyou County, California, United States, located in the Shasta Valley at 2,500 feet above sea level and covering about 10.1 sq mi (26 km2) area. Siskiyou County is home to just over 44,000 (2020 census), with the population of Yreka sitting at 7,808 (2023 census).
At 14,179 feet (4321.8 meters), Mount Shasta it is the second highest peak in the Cascade Mountain Range and is the fifth highest peak in the State of California. The mountain was named from the native Karuk people’s language of Úytaahkoo or “White Mountain. The mountain is a potentially active volcano located at the southern end of the Cascade Range in Siskiyou County. Mt. Shasta has an estimated volume of 85 cubic miles (350 km3), which makes it the most voluminous stratovolcano in the Cascade Volcanic Arc.
The mountain and its surrounding area are managed by the U.S. Forest Service as part of the Shasta-Trinity National Forest. The National Forest draws visitors from around the world and offers activities from camping and hiking, to hunting, fishing, skiing, snowboarding, rafting and mountain biking.
The Team
RURAL PRIME PROCTORS
Moudy Youssef, MD - Chief Medical Officer
Internal Medicine, Stroke Medical Director, Cardiopulmonary
Medical Staff Contacts
REACH OUT WITH ANY QUESTIONS
Haylee Fernandes
Special Projects Coordinator
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 530-841-4121, Ext 621
Kristi Apodaca, MHA
Medical Staff Office Manager
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 530-841-6207
Hannah Cullen
Medical Staff Coordinator
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 530-841-6311