A Transition of Care, Honoring 27 Years of Obstetrics Service
After many years of dedicated service to local families, Dr. Richard Swenson, will be concluding the obstetric (OB) portion of his services. While this marks the end of an important chapter, it is NOT goodbye. Dr. Swenson will continue to provide ongoing women’s health and family practice care, remaining a trusted provider for patients throughout Siskiyou County, and beyond.
Throughout his career, Dr. Swenson has played a meaningful role in supporting growing families, guiding patients through pregnancy, childbirth, and the early stages of parenthood. His commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care has left a lasting impact on countless individuals and families.
Over the course of his obstetric career, Dr. Swenson has helped welcome new life into the world, including:
- 2,000 babies delivered
- 27 years providing obstetric care; 25 years at FMC
- 2,000 families supported through pregnancy and birth
- Delivering a baby whose parents he also delivered years ago
- On his 50th birthday, Dr. Swenson had the honor of delivering a baby for a cherished family friend he had known for many years, making the occasion especially meaningful and memorable.
These numbers and events represent far more than statistics. They reflect moments of joy, trust, and partnership between physician and patient.
Although obstetric services will be concluding, Dr. Swenson remains deeply committed to the health and well-being of his patients. He will continue to provide a full range of women’s health and family practice services.
FMC would like to reflect with gratitude on the many lives touched by Dr. Swenson over the years. The dedication shown to patients, families, and the Siskiyou County has made a lasting difference, one that will continue through ongoing care within Women’s Health and Family Medicine.
As this chapter comes to a close, the commitment to caring for women and families remains strong, and Dr. Swenson’s legacy of years spent supporting new beginnings will always be an important part of that story.
