Celebrating 25 Years of Service!
On October 24, 2000, Dr. Richard and Dr. Vina Swenson began their journey with Fairchild Medical Center and today, we honor their 25 years of dedication to our patients and community.
On October 24, 2000, Dr. Richard and Dr. Vina Swenson began their journey with Fairchild Medical Center and today, we honor their 25 years of dedication to our patients and community.
Fairchild Medical Center’s new Senior Life Solutions program is an intensive outpatient group therapy program designed to meet the unique needs of individuals typically 65 and older experiencing depression or anxiety related to life changes that are often associated with aging. This service fits well into Fairchild’s mission to provide healthcare services of exceptional service to all who need us.
Fairchild Medical Center is proud to announce another year of achievement with our stroke program. This year FMC received The American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Rural Recognition Gold and The American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Silver Plus with Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll – what achievements.
The reality of the OBBBA is that members of our community and of communities across Siskiyou County may no longer qualify for Medi-Cal coverage. Less insurance coverage too often means less access to care.
Fairchild Medical Center recognized for outstanding contributions to California’s health care transformation initiative, particularly for efforts around Enhanced Care Management.
During Nursing Skills Day, Fairchild Medical Center nurses put their stroke knowledge to the test with a fun and interactive game.
Fairchild Medical Center is privileged to have numerous volunteers who support the hospital, including the Fairchild Medical Center Auxiliary as well as the Hospital and Foundation’s Board of Directors.

Fairchild Medical Center is privileged to have numerous volunteers who support the hospital, including the Fairchild Medical Center Auxiliary as well as the Hospital and Foundation’s Board of Directors.
In the healthcare sector, volunteers make significant contributions by supporting both the institution and the community through various programs and services. Fairchild Medical Center values the precious time that volunteers dedicate to our organization and is grateful for the many hours of service they provide.
In 2024, the Auxiliary’s 30 members donated 11,754 hours. They work as Front Desk Greeters, ensuring visitors receive a warm welcome and efficient assistance, enhancing patient and family experiences. They also manage the Hospital’s Gift Shop, known for its variety of snacks, gifts, and clothing, which has received many compliments. The Auxiliary runs the Transportation program, providing 1,276 rides to patients for appointments. Their fundraising efforts raised $35,000 for essential medical equipment. These initiatives improve patient care and boost community engagement.
The Hospital’s Board of Directors is comprised of fifteen members, all of whom are community leaders that are committed to ensuring our community has local access to healthcare. The Board is tasked with overseeing and providing guidance to the hospital to ensure it operates efficiently, complies with legal standards, and serves the best interests of our community. Their responsibilities include approving budgets and making strategic decisions.
The Foundation’s Board of Directors consists of fifteen members. All of the members are involved in organizing and helping with the Foundation events such as the Health Kids Fair and Share the Magic Christmas Festival. The members are also responsible for securing funds through personal contributions and involvement in fund development efforts to support the hospital.
Thank you to all our Volunteers for their greatest gift, their time!
| Hospital Board of Directors | Foundation Board of Directors | |||
| Tres Churchill | Chairman | Deanne Terry | Chairperson | |
| Darrin Mercier | Vice-Chairman | Eleanor Wilson | Vice-Chairperson | |
| Kristi Von Tickner | Treasurer | Kristi Von Tickner | Secretary/Treasurer | |
| Dwayne Jones | Secretary | Ray Ybarra | Member at Large | |
| Larry Mulloy | Member at Large | Tres Churchill | Member | |
| Vina Swenson, MD | Chief of Staff | Kathryn Cowley | Member | |
| Trent Vernon, MD | Chief of Staff Elect | Debra Froelich | Member | |
| Louis DeRouchey, MD | Member | Sherri Hanna | Member | |
| Carrie Hayden | Member | Larry Mulloy | Member | |
| Jay Quisenberry | Member | Catey Olivolo | Member | |
| Douglas Langford, DDS | Member | Heidi Pryor | Member | |
| Deanne Terry | Member | Eileen Silva | Member | |
| Judy Baker | Member | Debi Sims | Member | |
| Eleanor Wilson | Member | Tom Brass | Member | |
| Lorah Guse | Member | Amy Shafer | Member | |
| Auxiliary | ||||
| Sue Brass | Jerry Guse | Caressa McCanna | Cathi Small | |
| Tom Brass | Lorah Guse | Harold McFall | Darlene Stumbaugh | |
| Gail Brotherhood | Marie Hunter | Judith Newton | Linda Thornburg | |
| Sharon Craner | Gaynell Irvine | Sharon Nunez | Debby Whipple | |
| Cindy Dalton | Marge Jones | Heidi Pryor | Donna White | |
| Mike Dalton | Ann Kaster | Jennifer Romo | Ginny York | |
| Nini Finnegan | Jean Krueger | Jose Romo | ||
| Beth Gartrell | Suzi Lipke | Lillis Sieck | ||
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Fairchild Medical Center attended a neonatal resuscitation training in January and was instructed on Fairchild’s new laryngoscope equipped with a screen. The team, pictured above, led by Maria Foster, Assistant Manager of OB, are all working towards the goal of delivering excellent maternal and neonatal services.
This new laryngoscope device will make neonatal intubation significantly easier. Vina Swenson, M.D. is shown below using the new device.

Fairchild also received training on the new OBIX BeCA mobile solution. This wireless transducer monitor system allows for flexibility for the mothers to move around more than wired monitors.


Learn more about childbirth classes and Fairchild’s Obstetrics/ Labor and Delivery Department today.
