Healthcare - Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula

Message from the Board
Frank C. Amato
2010 CHAIR, BOARD OF TRuSTEES
In 2010, Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula was not alone in facing
the challenges presented by the rising cost of healthcare, the reduction in government
reimbursements, and the introduction of healthcare reform. Fortunately,
due to the proactive development and implementation of a comprehensive strategic
plan, Community Hospital maintains a strong financial position and is able to
continue its mission to meet the changing healthcare needs of our community.
As part of our progressive plan, in 2010 Community Hospital broke ground to
establish an integrated wellness facility in Marina. Peninsula Wellness Center,
now open, brings health and wellness programs to the broader community.
It provides essential services including a satellite laboratory and radiology services
and a second Peninsula Primary Care practice.
In addition to new facilities, Community Hospital is introducing new technology
that enables healthcare providers to share health information electronically
with each other, their patients, and Community Hospital in a secure and timely
manner. With the launch of Peninsula Health Information Link (PHIL), patients
are able to create and review their own health records and communicate with
their physicians from any computer. Technology has changed the way we shop,
bank, and communicate; now it is changing the way healthcare is provided.
This important advancement will revolutionize healthcare delivery and result in
increased safety and greater efficiency for physicians and will allow us, as
patients, easy access to our health information. You will read much more about
PHIL and this electronic revolution in this report.
This has been an extraordinary year on many fronts. On behalf of the Board of
Trustees, I want to take this opportunity to thank our employees, medical staff,
and volunteers for their continued dedication and service to Community Hospital.
Your compassion and commitment to our hospital’s patients and their families is
unwavering. In addition, I extend my sincere gratitude to our donors and friends
for your steadfast support of our mission. Together, these elements make our
hospital a unique and valued asset to the Monterey Peninsula region.