John C. Fremont Healthcare District

03/10/2026

📣 Community Update: Future Hospital Planning Meetings
Did you know the District has begun strategic planning meetings to help shape healthcare services for Mariposa County’s future hospital?

The John C. Fremont Healthcare District Board of Directors has begun a series of special strategic planning meetings, led by our contracted architecture firm, Cuningham, focused on the future of healthcare services once a new hospital facility is built.

These discussions focus on what services and programs our community will need in the future, as California seismic regulations require hospitals to meet updated safety standards by 2030.

These meetings are public and open to the community, and we encourage residents to stay informed or attend if interested.

These planning conversations help guide long-term decisions so the future hospital reflects the healthcare needs of our community.

You can view Board Meeting Highlights from the most recent planning session here:
www.jcf-hospital.com/board-highlights

Meeting agendas and notices for upcoming meetings are posted on our website in advance.

The next strategic planning meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 19 at 2:00 PM in the JCFHD Boardroom. Virtual attendance via Microsoft Teams is encouraged due to limited seating capacity.

Thank you for your continued support of rural healthcare.

Feb 26 Special Board Update:
New hospital planning workshop: Reviewed remodel/expansion options for clinics, SNF, behavioral health, MRI & more post-2030. Confirmed preferred path & next steps (March 19 workshop). Excited for future care enhancements!

Full community recap (with official disclaimer) now live here: www.jcf-hospital.com/board-highlights

03/09/2026

📣Mariposa Community Blood Drive
📆Thursday, March 19th from 1PM-4PM
✅Reserve your time today: https://signup.com/go/fTmVTbL
📍Blood Drive is located on our JCFHD campus @ 5189 Hospital Rd Mariposa, CA 95338 - Follow signage past ER, helipad and past Administration building and Board Room

03/07/2026

Feb 26 Special Board Update:
New hospital planning workshop: Reviewed remodel/expansion options for clinics, SNF, behavioral health, MRI & more post-2030. Confirmed preferred path & next steps (March 19 workshop). Excited for future care enhancements!

Full community recap (with official disclaimer) now live here: www.jcf-hospital.com/board-highlights

03/07/2026

Feb 25 Board Update:
Billing boosts: Cash collections rising, fixing self-pay & errors.
New hospital: Plans submitted to state, steady progress amid site prep.
More providers: $233k+ grants for recruitment, workforce training partnerships. Our first highlights post!

Full community recap (with official disclaimer) now live here: www.jcf-hospital.com/board-highlights

02/24/2026

Regular/Finance Board Meeting is this Wednesday, February 25 at 2 PM. Followed by a Special Board Meeting on Thursday, February 26th at 2 PM to discuss the Strategic and Master Planning of the New Hospital Project. Please consider attending virtually, as our boardroom has a limited capacity. Thank you.

02/19/2026

Weather Update for Friday, February 20 ❄️
Due to expected icy road conditions, our clinics and business hour departments will open on a 2-hour delay tomorrow.

All other departments will operate as usual.

Please travel safely, and thank you for your understanding.

02/19/2026

Snow Day Update for Thursday 2/19 ❄️
All departments are staffed and operating as usual. We are here and able to serve patients as needed. Travel safely, and thank you for your continued trust.
If you have concerns about road conditions, please call ahead. Your safety is our priority.

02/18/2026

📢 Board Meeting Update
Please note there is no Board Meeting today.

At last month’s meeting, the Board voted to move to one regular meeting per month, beginning in February.

Regular Board Meetings will now be held on the fourth Wednesday of each month.

The next meeting will take place on:
🗓 February 25th, 2026 at 2 PM

Meeting details and agendas will continue to be posted in accordance with Brown Act requirements.

Thank you for staying engaged.

02/16/2026

📢 Upcoming Hospital Build Strategic Planning Meetings
We’re sharing the upcoming meeting dates for the Hospital Build Strategic Planning discussions. Due to limited seating we strongly recommend attending online. The Foundation will also publish the recording once it is available.

✅ Important clarification: These meetings are not to design or plan the new hospital building itself. The building permits have been submitted to the county, and plans have been submitted to the state and are currently under review.

🏥 So what ARE these meetings for?
These meetings are to discuss how the new hospital building will be integrated with the existing campus, including what happens to the current ER and acute care spaces once those services move into the new building and the old areas become vacant. This is about the overall campus and the future of JCF.

🔗 The Teams meeting link will be posted on our page as soon as it’s made available by the John C. Fremont Healthcare District or can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/JCFHD

📅 Meeting dates:
• 2/26/26 at 2PM
• 3/19/26 at 2PM
• 4/02/26 at 2PM

02/11/2026

NOTE: Offices and Clinics closed February 16 for Presidents' Day
Our Emergency and Acute Departments remain open 24/7/365

02/05/2026

02/05/2026

Steven Indendi recently joined the JCF Hospital Foundation board. With a master's degree in nursing education, Indendi is a seasoned and experienced registered nurse, working across a wide range of clinical settings, including skilled nursing, psychiatric care, and hospital emergency and intensive care units.

Indendi brings to the Foundation both frontline healthcare experience and proven leadership, including work leading teams through Joint Commission accreditation. The Joint Commission is an independent, non-profit organization that accredits and certifies over 22,000 healthcare organizations and programs in the U.S., such as hospitals, nursing homes, and clinics. It is the premier health accrediting body, focusing on patient safety, quality of care, and infection control. In addition to his nursing career, Indendi has served his community as a volunteer with Mariposa County Fire.

“I have joined the Foundation board because I want to be a part of a great team with the mission to support the John C. Fremont Healthcare District,” Indendi says. “We have an incredible District that is vital to this community and all of the visitors who pass through. I want to support the District so it can continue for years to come.”

“Not only does Steve bring experience from a number of clinical settings and geographic locations as a member of the John C. Fremont Healthcare District team,” said Heather Bernikoff, Hospital Foundation President, “his addition continues to strengthen the Foundation’s ties to District staff, a key demographic the Foundation serves.”

“His knowledge of various departments will help the Foundation serve this constituency and add value as we build a capital campaign in support of the new hospital,” continued Bernikoff.

JCF Hospital Foundation is seeking additional members to broaden our scope of expertise. If you have experience in finance, legal, graphic design, major gifts, events, or fundraising, and are passionate about the need for healthcare in Mariposa County, please contact the Foundation at admin@jcfhospitalfoundation.org, (209) 966-1166, or speak with any team member about joining. You will find more info at the Foundation’s website: jcfhospitalfoundation.org.

The JCF Hospital Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening the rural communities of the John C. Fremont Healthcare District to maximize health through partnership and philanthropy. The Foundation’s philanthropic partnerships with the Healthcare District and the communities it serves span over 40 years.

To stay up to date with the Foundation’s latest news, follow on Facebook and Instagram. You can also sign up for the Foundation's quarterly newsletter: https://forms.gle/hzSQn5RnHzneDJC66

If you would like to financially support the Healthcare District through the Foundation, you can do so by sending a check to JCFHF, PO Box 1093, Mariposa, CA 95338, or through the online fundraising site at secure.qgiv.com/for/jcfhospitalfoundation. Donations are tax-deductible.