Petaluma Health Care District history

PHCD’s boundaries were created in 1946, and include Petaluma, Penngrove, and small areas of Cotati and Rohnert Park.

In 1957, the District replaces the aging Petaluma General Hospital with the new 50-bed acute care Hillcrest Hospital.

In 1975, growing community support for local access to quality emergency and acute care services leads to the establishment of the Petaluma Valley Hospital Foundation.

In 1980, PHCD opens Petaluma Valley Hospital (PVH), an 80-bed acute care facility.

In 1985, the District and Hospice of Petaluma partner to build a new and larger hospice facility at 415 A Street.

In 1989, the District begins offering Lifeline services in Sonoma County, eventually expanding to six counties throughout Northern California and becoming Lifeline of the North Bay.

Founded in 1996, the Petaluma Health Center is a non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) , committed to providing high quality health care with access for all in Southern Sonoma County.

In 1997, PHCD, the Petaluma City Council, and the Petaluma City Schools Districts establish the Healthy Community Consortium (HC2). St Joseph Health and Kaiser Permanente soon become funding partners.

In 2002, PHCD provides significant support to the Petaluma Health Center in obtaining status as a federally-qualified health center, allowing for increased services to low income and uninsured patients.

PHC is widely recognized for our innovation and has been on the leading edge of team based care since 2007, emphasizing overall wellness and the value of the patient provider relationship.

PHCD continues to expand its prevention efforts while simultaneously beginning a due diligence process to decide the future of the hospital when the SJH lease ends in 2017.

In 2018, the District provided nearly $250,000 in financial support to community health work throughout Southern Sonoma County.