Providence Sonoma County

Providence Sonoma County Providence Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital is a 329 bed acute care hospital in Sonoma County.

Located just off the Highway 101 corridor, approximately 55 miles north of San Francisco, Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital is a state-of-the-art, 278-bed acute care hospital providing a wide range of specialty services. The hospital is home to the region's Level II Trauma Center serving the entire Coastal Valleys area, including Sonoma, Napa, Mendocino and Lake counties, as well as coastal Marin County.
~1165 Montgomery Dr, Santa Rosa, California 95405~

Join us in celebrating Rebecca Ashkenazy, RN, our recent DAISY award winner. Nominated by a grateful patient at Providen...
02/24/2026

Join us in celebrating Rebecca Ashkenazy, RN, our recent DAISY award winner. Nominated by a grateful patient at Providence Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital, Rebecca was recognized for the compassion, skill and humanity she brings to every moment of care.
From being a steady source of comfort and reassurance to taking the time to educate her patient about new medications, Rebecca went above and beyond when it mattered most.

“I was over 2000 miles away from home, away from family and familiar medical care,” the nominator shared. “I was overwhelmed and scared with all that was coming. Rebecca was my angel. Not only did she provide me with excellent and compassionate care, she made me feel seen.”

Thank you, Rebecca, for the extraordinary compassion, professionalism and heart you bring to your patients. You truly embody the spirit of the DAISY award.

On National Caregivers Day, we’re celebrating the people who lift others up. When Community Health Worker, Kirsten Z., v...
02/20/2026

On National Caregivers Day, we’re celebrating the people who lift others up.

When Community Health Worker, Kirsten Z., visited Mona, a 84‑year‑old retired Providence oncology nurse, the referral sounded simple: help sort through mail.📬

Mona was losing her vision, grieving the loss of her longtime companion and mourning the idea that one day soon, she wouldn’t be able to watch her beloved Gonzaga Bulldogs play basketball.🏀

Week after week, as Kirsten helped with bills and letters, a friendship formed. Mona shared stories from her years caring for patients, and the two bonded over their Providence roots.

Then Mona said something that stayed with Kirsten: “This time next year, I won’t be able to watch the Bulldogs on TV.” Kirsten knew she had to do something.

Thanks to her efforts, Kirsten surprised Mona with tickets to both the men’s and women’s Gonzaga basketball games — delivered personally by a former Gonzaga star. She even made sure Mona had a new hoodie and tee shirt so that she could cheer in style.

Mona’s reaction said everything: “I spent my career caring for others at Providence. To feel that same care coming back to me now… it means more than I can say.”

Happy to all who make moments like this possible. 💙

🏂❄️If the winter games have you headed to the slopes, here's a quick safety reminder.Injuries can happen fast, and they ...
02/19/2026

🏂❄️If the winter games have you headed to the slopes, here's a quick safety reminder.

Injuries can happen fast, and they can end your day (or your whole season) just as quickly.

Providence Swedish sports medicine expert (and avid winter athlete) Ronan Cahill, MD, has some advice to keep you fit, safe and ready to stomp. 🎿

🌿✨ Join us this Ash Wednesday as we come together in reflection and renewal. Let's embrace this season of   with open he...
02/18/2026

🌿✨ Join us this Ash Wednesday as we come together in reflection and renewal.

Let's embrace this season of with open hearts and minds and reconnect with our faith and community.

🌙 As the holy month begins, we honor Ramadan as a time of reflection, compassion and unity. May this sacred journey brin...
02/18/2026

🌙 As the holy month begins, we honor Ramadan as a time of reflection, compassion and unity. May this sacred journey bring peace to your heart and strength to your spirit. 🤲🏽

Wishing all who observe a blessed . 💫

Shavonne’s decision to spend $250 on a genetic test for a persistent skin condition saved her life. The test revealed sh...
02/16/2026

Shavonne’s decision to spend $250 on a genetic test for a persistent skin condition saved her life. The test revealed she was at high risk for several cancers. That knowledge led to early screening and ultimately caught invasive breast cancer before it had a chance to spread.

Now she’s on a mission to make lifesaving genetic testing accessible for everyone. 💞

Two new hires. One chance meeting at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center.  And one unforgettable first thought: "I th...
02/14/2026

Two new hires. One chance meeting at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center. And one unforgettable first thought: "I think I met my wife today."

Five decades later, their love—and their Providence family—are still going strong.

This Valentine’s Day, we’re celebrating the connections that make Providence more than a workplace.❤️

💙 💚 💙 💚 Read their full story at the 🔗 in first comment.

👩‍❤️‍👨 Providence Inland Northwest

Shoutout to the amazing students in the West Anchorage High School Arts Club! These talented students made Grief Hearts ...
02/13/2026

Shoutout to the amazing students in the West Anchorage High School Arts Club!

These talented students made Grief Hearts for patient families at Providence Alaska Medical Center, a heartfelt way to show that love and connection live on. 🧡

Each Grief Heart is split in two: one piece stays with the patient, the other with the bereaved, symbolizing “you’ll always carry a piece of their heart.”

From custom 3D-printed cutters to thoughtful design iterations, these students poured care and creativity into every detail. 💡👏

Please join us in giving them a HUGE for bringing comfort and hope to families during difficult times. 💖

02/12/2026

Got a cold? 🤧

Most viral respiratory illnesses are mild and go away on their own—but not all of them stay that way. Luke Amuchastegui, physician assistant at Providence Urgent Care in Medford, Oregon, shares the red flags you shouldn’t ignore and how to know when it’s time to head to seek care.

👉🏼 Book an appointment today if your symptoms worsen or don't improve: http://provhealth.org/6185QucJN

Today marks the 34th annual World Day of the Sick, established by Pope John Paul II to offer prayers for those suffering...
02/11/2026

Today marks the 34th annual World Day of the Sick, established by Pope John Paul II to offer prayers for those suffering from illnesses.

Let us be the expression of God's healing love, today and every day. 💙 💚

Heart disease doesn’t have just one cause—but it does have risk factors.High blood pressure, obesity and diabetes can al...
02/10/2026

Heart disease doesn’t have just one cause—but it does have risk factors.

High blood pressure, obesity and diabetes can all increase your risk. Some factors are written in your genes, but many are shaped by daily habits—and that’s where real change happens.

The good news?

Positive lifestyle choices and regular check-ins with your primary care provider can reduce, or even eliminate certain risks. Your doctor can help track your health and guide you on when it’s time to see a cardiologist. 💖

Join us in celebrating Natalie Murden, RN, our recent DAISY award winner. Nominated by a grateful family member, Natalie...
02/09/2026

Join us in celebrating Natalie Murden, RN, our recent DAISY award winner. Nominated by a grateful family member, Natalie was recognized for her compassionate, exceptional care. From keeping the patient’s family informed to ensuring comfort and support during a hospital transfer, Natalie went above and beyond when it mattered most.

“I’m grateful she was there that day, and I want her to know how much we appreciated her care,” the nominator shared.

Thank you, Natalie, for the extraordinary compassion, professionalism and humanity you bring to your patients and their families. You truly embody the spirit of the DAISY award.

❤️ Five weeks after her life-saving heart transplant at Providence Heart Institute, Windy Manzardo took a simple walk ar...
02/09/2026

❤️ Five weeks after her life-saving heart transplant at Providence Heart Institute, Windy Manzardo took a simple walk around the block — a moment that meant everything.

For years, Windy battled unexplained palpitations, a terrifying episode of rapid, chaotic heart rhythms that triggered her defibrillator 18 times and complications that even took her off the transplant list. Still, she never gave up hope — or love for her family, her caregivers and the life she wasn’t done living.

Then one Sunday in church, the call came. A matching heart — one she feared might never come — was finally waiting.

Led by Dr. Cristy Smith, the Providence transplant team performed what Windy calls a “picture-perfect” surgery. Now she’s healing at home, growing stronger each day, and dreaming of cheering on her son, MLB player Kyle Manzardo, from the stands again.

This , we honor stories like Windy’s — stories of resilience, expert care, and the love that keeps us fighting.

👉 Show your heart some love: Check your risk factors and learn more about heart care at Providence: http://provhealth.org/6182QMbrm

💖 Every heartbeat is a gift.

❤️ Heart attack symptoms in women aren’t always obvious — but knowing the signs can save your life.Today, on National We...
02/06/2026

❤️ Heart attack symptoms in women aren’t always obvious — but knowing the signs can save your life.

Today, on National Wear Red Day, we’re raising awareness about heart disease and why it’s especially important for Black and Hispanic women to recognize symptoms early and understand their personal risk factors.

Preventive care matters. Seeing your primary care provider every year helps keep a close watch on blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes and other risk factors for heart disease.

Book an appointment today: www.providence.org/lp/get-care-now

We’re proud to celebrate Chief Nursing Officer at Providence Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital, Kendra Crawford, MS, RN, NEA-...
01/27/2026

We’re proud to celebrate Chief Nursing Officer at Providence Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital, Kendra Crawford, MS, RN, NEA-BC, CPHQ, FACHE, for being named to Becker's Hospital Review's “274 Hospital and Health System CNOs to Know.”

Since joining the hospital in June 2025, Kendra has brought exceptional leadership, a deep commitment to nursing excellence and a global perspective shaped by her work at organizations including Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Kaiser Permanente, Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City – Mayo Clinic in Abu Dhabi and Health First. Her clinical expertise spans women’s and children’s services, dialysis, perioperative services and quality management.

This recognition reflects Kendra’s dedication to advancing quality care, strengthening patient outcomes and supporting nurses at every level. Congratulations on this well deserved honor.

Learn more about Kendra’s work by visiting http://ms.spr.ly/6186Q1NHm

Join us in congratulating the CT team at Providence Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital for earning the prestigious Heartflow C...
01/22/2026

Join us in congratulating the CT team at Providence Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital for earning the prestigious Heartflow CT Quality Award, showcasing their excellence in Coronary CT imaging.

This distinction places our team in the top 21% of global medical centers, highlighting our commitment to providing patients with advanced, high-quality heart imaging to better understand and manage their cardiac health.

We’re proud to announce that Providence Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital has been recognized as a Blue Distinction® Center+ ...
01/21/2026

We’re proud to announce that Providence Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital has been recognized as a Blue Distinction® Center+ for Spine Surgery!

This prestigious honor highlights our commitment to patient safety, lower readmission and complication rates, in addition to more cost-effective care.

Thank you to our dedicated team for delivering outstanding results and making a positive impact on our patients' lives!

Today, we honor the enduring legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., whose words and actions inspire change through compas...
01/20/2026

Today, we honor the enduring legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., whose words and actions inspire change through compassionate service.

Let us all embrace the heart full of grace he envisioned, building communities where kindness, compassion and inclusivity thrive as we strive for health for a better world.

Celebrating Poppy Awardee Jason Foote, ED tech! The Poppy Award celebrates the extraordinary skills and compassionate se...
01/15/2026

Celebrating Poppy Awardee Jason Foote, ED tech!

The Poppy Award celebrates the extraordinary skills and compassionate service of our non-nurse caregivers. Jason was nominated by caregivers for his skill, courage and compassion during a resuscitation event in the emergency department.

Congratulations to Redwood Awardee Dr. Thomas Watson! The Redwood Award celebrates the extraordinary skills and compassi...
01/13/2026

Congratulations to Redwood Awardee Dr. Thomas Watson!

The Redwood Award celebrates the extraordinary skills and compassionate service of our physicians and advanced practice providers.

Dr. Watson was nominated by caregivers for his dedication and commitment to go above and beyond, as evidenced by his constant presence and proactive approach to patient care. His ability to harmonize the chaos with kindness, compassion and teamwork is unrivaled.

On Saturday, Nov. 22, the Santa Rosa High School football team visited Providence Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital to show a...
12/11/2025

On Saturday, Nov. 22, the Santa Rosa High School football team visited Providence Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital to show appreciation for our caregivers. With treats in hand, the student athletes visited teams in the emergency department, acute rehabilitation unit and patient wings, sharing smiles and thanking them for all they do for patients and the community.

Go Panthers!

Join us in celebrating Kelly Hicks, a dedicated radiology scheduler at Providence Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital and proud...
12/10/2025

Join us in celebrating Kelly Hicks, a dedicated radiology scheduler at Providence Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital and proud Army veteran! Kelly served in South Korea for a year, collaborating with the Republic of Korea Army on special field training operations.

During a challenging 30-day operation, her unit provided crucial support in tactical training drills and power operations. Their outstanding efforts were recognized with a special Commander’s Coin and the Army Achievement Medal.

Kelly cherishes the bonds formed with overseas allies and holds these experiences as a highlight of her military service. Thank you, Kelly, for your service and dedication!

Earlier this month, we celebrated the 75th anniversary of Providence Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital — named in tribute to ...
11/25/2025

Earlier this month, we celebrated the 75th anniversary of Providence Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital — named in tribute to World War II veterans — by recognizing caregivers who have served in the . As part of this special recognition, we are proud to share the stories of those who have served both our nation and our hospital.

Meet David Clemente, a U.S. Army veteran, who is now a valued member of our hospital-based services team.

During his time in the , David held a variety of roles and earned several honors, including the Army Commendation and Achievement Medals, the National Defense Service Medal and the Expert Marksmanship Badge.

“I embraced numerous roles and gained invaluable experience. I also traveled extensively and learned scuba diving, rappelling and skiing. These experiences and skills have taught me immense flexibility and adaptability that I apply to my career in health care today.”

David completed his military service as a Sergeant (E5) and continues to serve our community with the same dedication and distinction that defined his time in uniform.

We salute you, David, and all the veteran caregivers who make Providence Santa Rosa stronger. Thank you for your service and your continued leadership.

As we celebrate 75 years of exceptional care at Providence Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital, we're shining a spotlight on th...
11/21/2025

As we celebrate 75 years of exceptional care at Providence Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital, we're shining a spotlight on the heroes among us — our .

Meet Theresa Alitizio, a proud veteran whose inspiring journey from has led her to become a dedicated caregiver at Providence Santa Rosa Hospital.

Serving our nation for many years, Theresa was a Mess Specialist and Master-at-Arms where she was responsible for security operations, force protection duties and more.

Now a leader on our quality assurance and clinical excellence team, Theresa brings the same commitment and heart to our hospital that she did in service to our country.

“My experiences have shaped me profoundly — instilling discipline, adaptability and further igniting my passion to serve others. I found a strong sense of community in both the Navy and medicine — built on trust and shared values. It’s something I will always be grateful for,” said Theresa.

We salute you, Theresa, and all the veteran caregivers who make Providence Santa Rosa stronger. Thank you for your service and your continued leadership.

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