FMC Expansion Minute
Let’s Talk FMC Expansion Updates – Things are constantly evolving onsite and we are excited to share updates with our community. Find out more…
Let’s Talk FMC Expansion Updates – Things are constantly evolving onsite and we are excited to share updates with our community. Find out more…
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.
Let’s Talk FMC Expansion Updates – Things are constantly evolving onsite and we are excited to share updates with our community. Find out more…
Fairchild Medical Center recognized for outstanding contributions to California’s health care transformation initiative, particularly for efforts around Enhanced Care Management.
Spending time with animals has been shown to reduce stress, anxiety, and depression, while promoting a sense of companionship and well-being. Just petting a dog can boost your mood by increasing “feel good” hormones like serotonin and oxytocin.
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.
