Petaluma Valley Hospital

11/11/2025

❤️💙 This , we honor the courageous men and women who have served to protect our freedom.

We proudly recognize the many veterans among us at Petaluma Valley Hospital. To our caregivers with loved ones who have served or are currently serving, thank you for the sacrifices you make in support of their service.

Find ways to recognize and support veterans here:

Veterans Day is Nov. 11 and is dedicated to recognizing the military veteran community for their sacrifices.

11/06/2025

At Petaluma Valley Hospital, we are dedicated to providing healing, compassionate care to all who enter our doors.

A grateful patient recently shared:

“From the moment I arrived, I was welcomed and supported. I felt seen, heard and cared for. Each person — from the doctors, nurses and technicians to the environmental services staff and front desk team — delivered exceptional care and went above and beyond. Their kindness, clear communication and genuine desire to help made a huge difference in my stay. I am forever grateful for the outstanding care I received, and I will always remember the warmth and expertise of the team at Petaluma Valley Hospital. They are true angels at work.”

10/30/2025

🎃 Tomorrow! Join us at 3:00 p.m. on Halloween for our annual Trunk or Treat event! Caregivers and community members are invited to dress in costumes and participate in this free, festive event.

Bring all your ghouls and gals for treats and fun in our main parking lot. We look forward to seeing you there! 👻



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Petaluma Argus-Courier/ Petaluma360
Healthy Petaluma District & Foundation

10/27/2025

🎃 This Friday! Join us at 3:00 p.m. on Halloween for our annual Trunk or Treat event! Caregivers and community members are invited to dress in costumes and participate in this free, festive event.

Trunk or Treat will be held in the main parking lot at Petaluma Valley Hospital. Bring all your ghouls and gals for treats and fun. We look forward to seeing you there! 👻



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Petaluma Mothers Club
The City of Petaluma - Government
Healthy Petaluma District & Foundation
Blue Zones Project Petaluma
Petaluma Argus-Courier/ Petaluma360
Petaluma Area Chamber of Commerce
Petaluma Rotary
Active Wellness Center Petaluma
Petaluma Educational Foundation
Petaluma Market

10/21/2025

This October, our Sonoma County hospitals — Petaluma Valley Hospital, Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital and Healdsburg Hospital — are lighting up pink to honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The pink glow is a visible reminder of our commitment to early detection, support and awareness.

10/20/2025

🎃 Join us at 3:00 p.m. on Halloween for our annual Trunk or Treat event! Caregivers and community members are invited to dress in costumes and participate in this free, festive event.

Trunk or Treat will be held in the main parking lot at Petaluma Valley Hospital. Bring all your ghouls and gals for treats and fun. We look forward to seeing you there! 👻



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The City of Petaluma - Government
Petaluma Argus-Courier/ Petaluma360

10/17/2025

We are delighted to announce the opening of Petaluma Valley Hospital's newly renovated second-floor post-surgical unit, featuring upgraded private rooms and an improved space designed to enhance patient recovery for all surgeries. This transformation was made possible through the generous support of community donors, including Ray Pounds, whose heartfelt contribution in memory of his late wife, Denise, led to a patient room being named in her honor.

The unveiling was attended by several local officials, including Petaluma Mayor Kevin McDonnell and Vice Mayor Karen Nau, alongside numerous caregivers and physicians.

Lucas King, MD, orthopedic surgeon with Providence Medical Group, shared his thoughts on the new unit’s impact: "The unit is just another steppingstone to giving patients a phenomenal outcome. You get to go upstairs, and everyone is prepared for a total knee, total hip and total shoulder surgery—whatever it is, they know how to deal with it, they know how to get you better and they know how to get you out of the hospital, because ultimately, that's the goal."

Thank you to everyone who contributed to this important launch.

09/11/2025

We are excited to announce that Petaluma Valley Hospital's Food & Nutrition Services team has reached the “Top Tier” in Press Ganey program rankings!

Press Ganey scores serve as a prestigious benchmark in health care quality, providing invaluable insights into patient experience. The Top Tier ranking reflects our commitment to delivering high-quality food and exceptional service.

Thank you and congratulations to our dedicated team for continuing to inspire and set new standards in patient care!

09/10/2025

💙 Today is .

If you’re struggling, remember: you don’t have to go through it alone. Support is just a call, text, or click away.

📞 Dial or text 988 anytime, day or night
💻 Or chat online at 988lifeline.org

Hope and help are always within reach. 💙

09/02/2025

Congratulations to our recent DOVE award recipient Danielle White!

The DOVE award honors leaders who go above and beyond in demonstrating our values every day: compassion, dignity, justice, excellence and integrity. Danielle was recognized for her exceptional leadership at both Petaluma Valley Hospital and Healdsburg Hospital, including her thought-partnership in helping to grow our surgery program. Her attention to detail, problem-solving skills and proactive communication foster a high-performing and highly engaged work environment.

Thank you for your outstanding leadership, Danielle! Your commitment to excellence makes a lasting impact on our patients and caregivers.

Pictured left to right: Michelle Oxford, chief administrative officer, Danielle White and Aaron Thorne, executive director of nursing at Healdsburg and Petaluma Valley Hospitals.

08/27/2025

Congratulations to our recent DOVE award recipient Desiree Conway!

The DOVE award honors leaders who go above and beyond in demonstrating our values every day: compassion, dignity, justice, excellence and integrity. In addition to leading patient experience at both Petaluma Valley Hospital and Healdsburg Hospital, Desiree has stepped up to shepherd the two hospitals’ shared diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging committee. Her efforts have helped create a more welcoming environment that upholds the dignity of all caregivers, patients and visitors.

Through her kindness, positivity and expertise, Desiree helps our team continue to deliver excellent and compassionate care. Thank you, Desiree!

Pictured left to right: Michelle Oxford, chief administrative officer, Desiree Conway and Aaron Thorne, executive director of nursing at Healdsburg and Petaluma Valley Hospitals.

08/22/2025

We are thrilled to share some exciting news! This month, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that Petaluma Valley Hospital has earned a ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4-star rating (out of 5 stars) for providing exceptional care to our community.

CMS annually evaluates over 4,600 hospitals nationwide based on 46 quality measures, including mortality, safety, patient experience, readmissions, and timely and effective care.

Congratulations to our extraordinary caregivers and staff—your commitment to excellence makes recognitions like this possible. We are deeply grateful for your invaluable contributions to our hospital and community.