JCF Hospital Foundation

03/24/2026

It's Diabetes Alert Day. Did You Know?
- 38.4 million Americans—or about 11.6% of the U.S. population—have diabetes.
- 8.7 million Americans are unaware that they have diabetes.
- Approximately 97.6 million people ages 18 or older have pre-diabetes, a condition in which blood glucose levels are higher than normal but not high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes.
- More than 1 in 3 U.S. adults has pre-diabetes.
- About half of women with gestational diabetes go on to develop type 2 diabetes. Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that women develop when they are pregnant.

Today is a great day to take a fast, free, easy test to see if you are at risk for diabetes: https://tinyurl.com/diarisktest

03/23/2026

Board Meeting Highlights – March 19, 2026

The Board of Directors held a special meeting on March 19 to continue planning discussions for the future hospital project, including campus layout options, clinical services, and long-term priorities.

Read the full Board Meeting Highlights:
jcf-hospital.com/board-highlights

Official agendas and approved minutes are available on our website.

03/21/2026

Down syndrome occurs when a baby is born with an extra copy of chromosome 21. Instead of the naturally occurring chromosomal arrangement of 2, a baby born with Down syndrome has 3. DS is not genetic. Only 1% of all cases are hereditary and passed down from parent to child. World Down Syndrome Day is a global awareness day reminding everyone worldwide of the importance of inclusion, advocacy, and fair treatment for people with Down syndrome.

The best websites for comprehensive, up-to-date information on Down syndrome are the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) (ndss.org) for overall resources and advocacy, the National Down Syndrome Congress (ndsccenter.org) for support, and the Global Down Syndrome Foundation (globaldownsyndrome.org) for research and medical info. These organizations offer resources for new parents, education, health, and advocacy.

03/20/2026

Dr. Mimi Carter, a true pillar of care in our community!

Voted Best Doctor of Mariposa County 2026 in the Readers’ Choice Awards—again 🥳🥳🥳

Thank you for your dedication to patients at Fremont Family Physicians. We’re grateful for all you do.

03/20/2026

Oral health is the foundation for lifelong well-being, from a baby's first teeth to healthy smiles in old age. A healthy mouth is essential for everyday functions like eating, speaking, and connecting with others.

On World Oral Health Day, the FDI World Dental Federation aims to empower people with the knowledge and tools to maintain good oral hygiene and reduce the global burden of oral diseases. For more information, visit https://www.fdiworlddental.org/

03/20/2026

National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NNHAAD) is held on the first day of Spring, symbolizing a "celebration of life for all people" and a time for renewal. The day is about providing culturally relevant information about HIV risk and prevention. HIV testing is free at all Indian Health Service (IHS) facilities. For more information, go to https://www.ihs.gov/hivaids/

03/20/2026

Here is an excerpt from our latest edition of Your Health Matters featuring Dr. Smith who has recently moved into primary care at the Fremont Family Clinic. Check out the full interview on our website: https://www.jcfhospitalfoundation.org/in-the-press/press-releases

03/19/2026

🌟 Happy Certified Nurses Day! 🌟

Today, we celebrate the dedication and expertise of certified nurses who go above and beyond to provide exceptional care. Your commitment makes a difference every day! 💙

Certified nurses dedicate their entire careers to helping others and often work long hard hours. This day honors and recognizes them and their significant achievements. Their advanced skills require continuing education, recertification, and continued knowledge of ever-changing technology. Certified nurses balance clinical needs and patient care. Helping patients meet their healthcare goals in complex and challenging times makes a Certified Nurse's commitment even more valuable.

Join us in thanking 's incredible nursing team!

03/18/2026

The next Mariposa blood drive is tomorrow (Thursday), March 19. Donated blood is essential for surgeries, cancer treatments, chronic illnesses, and traumatic injuries. Donating one unit of blood may save the lives of up to three people. The process is quick, safe, and easy. It is a lifesaving resource for those with critical health conditions, and there's a shortage.

Click here for more info and to sign up: https://tinyurl.com/posaMarblooddr

03/18/2026

Our Post-Acute Rehab Program supports recovery from a hospitalization or surgery in which hospital care is no longer needed, but you are not yet ready to go ...

03/18/2026

Spots are still available for this week's Blood Drive 🥳
Use signup link below to reserve your time:
https://signup.com/go/fTmVTbL
Walk ups are always welcome.

📣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